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Marion Nestle and Lisa Sutherland stand in front of dozens of cereal boxes, stacked in a grocery aisle.
The Pulse
Health

How the Cereal Industry Won Breakfast

Marion Nestle and Lisa Sutherland discuss their new book, “Sugar Coated: Unboxing the Hidden Forces Shaping America’s Favorite Breakfast Food.”

Air Date: September 23, 2026

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Science

What we know about Delaware County’s potential data center plan, ‘Project Trainer’

Link Logistics is testing the waters for a data center that would sit around 100 feet from homes in Trainer, Pennsylvania.

17 hours ago

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Science

Delaware to test and treat toxic PFAS in private wells free of charge

The program will help homeowners with private wells who are responsible for testing and treating their own drinking water.

18 hours ago

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The 300-megawatt data center in Vineland, N.J., is being developed by DataOne
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Vineland data center fined more than $1 million for operating natural gas generators without a permit

Vineland residents have pushed back against the data center, citing noise and air pollution.

1 day ago

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Pennsylvanians buying 2027 health insurance on Pennie will face 16% average premium increase

Loss of pandemic-era tax credits and high use of medical care are driving up costs on Pennie, the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace, insurance officials say.

2 days ago

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Pharmacies, hospitals expand access to opioid addiction treatment medication, study shows, as Philly experts eye telehealth

Buprenorphine prescribing increased in urban and rural areas, but Philly experts say telehealth could bridge remaining treatment gaps.

3 days ago

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A woman in a white shirt picking out a cabbage in a grocery store.
The Pulse
Science

The Science of Eating: What We Get Wrong About Diet and Nutrition

We explore what’s on your plate, find out why it matters — and try to make sense of conflicting nutrition advice.

Air Date: September 18, 2026

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Health

Philadelphia health leaders warn of possible measles exposure reported at CHOP’s NICU

Officials said they’re working to administer a preventative antibody treatment to all infants in the NICU to help protect them from measles.

6 days ago

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Science

Philadelphia City Council members and local advocates rally to keep Academy of Natural Sciences museum open

City Council members are planning public hearings to find out how the museum got to the point of closing, as well as explore solutions.

6 days ago

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Senia Lopez speaks at a podium bearing a sign reading MORATORIUM NOW NO DATA CENTERS IN PHILLY . COM
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Environmentalists call Mayor Parker’s data center task force insufficient, demand immediate moratorium

The task force would be required to develop recommendations for data center regulations. Residents say a moratorium is needed in the meantime.

6 days ago

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Health

Delaware health officials warn residents of possible measles exposure in Rehoboth Beach, Sussex County

The warning comes after an out-of-state traveler visited the Rehoboth Beach area while contagious. Officials encourage residents to get vaccinated.

1 week ago

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Health

2 more measles-associated deaths reported in Pennsylvania as statewide outbreak grows to nearly 700 cases

The two deaths occurred in Jefferson and Mifflin counties. Two other measles-associated deaths among infants in Lancaster were reported in August.

1 week ago

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Science

Data center growth could mean blackouts in coming years, Pa. utility regulators say

A report predicts electricity demand on the regional grid will nearly double by 2040, due almost entirely to data centers.

1 week ago

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Southern Delaware hospitals oppose ChristianaCare’s proposed campuses, arguing they don’t meet state requirements

If approved, the two “neighborhood hospitals” proposed for Camden and Georgetown would open in 2028. Other hospital systems question if they actually comply with state law.

1 week ago

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Carolyn Moseley lives with asthma, and she must monitor air quality measurements for her health. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
The Pulse
Health

Some people rely on air quality forecasts for their health, but it’s hard to measure

Wildfires have brought record breaking bad air to the U.S. in recent years. But sometimes it’s difficult to measure just how bad the air is.

1 week ago

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