Health & Science
These Newark, Delaware 4th graders are lobbying for wetland protections
The EPA last year proposed changes to the definition of “waters of the United States,” leaving some Delaware wetlands vulnerable to development.
2 days ago
Listen 3:26As winter drags on, Philadelphia advocates are pushing to dispel myths about suicide risk
Research shows that rates of suicide are actually higher during the warmer months of the year, not during the winter holidays, a common misconception.
2 days ago
Listen 1:11Temple researchers hope to remove PFAS, microplastics with sustainable treatment method
Water providers are removing toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water, but current methods are energy intensive. Temple researchers are looking at alternative technologies.
4 days ago
Listen 1:12The Weird Menopause Symptoms No One Ever Told You About — And How to Treat Them
We take a deep dive into perimenopause and menopause – and the latest research on how to manage and treat symptoms.
Air Date: January 16, 2026
Listen 49:34A 100-year-old Germantown home will become a new birth center for Philly families
Plans to open an independent birth center come on the heels of the Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center closure in Bryn Mawr.
1 week ago
Listen 1:45Blood Bank of Delmarva urges donations amid winter challenges during National Blood Donor Month
As winter challenges reduce blood donations, the Blood Bank of Delmarva highlights lifesaving stories and urges Delawareans to give.
1 week ago
Listen 1:07From Soy to Carbs: How Food can Ease Menopause Symptoms
Registered Dietitian Jenn Salib Huber explains how to get the best nutrition during menopause.
Air Date: January 13, 2026
Listen 48:51Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike
The 3.5% decline in enrollment is linked to expiring subsidies and rising health expenses.
1 week ago
Recent measles cases and possible exposures have been linked to ongoing outbreaks in the U.S. and internationally.
1 week ago
Listen 0:56"Fashion can't just be about designing pretty clothes," said the program director.
1 week ago
Listen 3:25The remnants of Hurricane Ida caused millions of dollars in damage to homes and led to the deaths of four people in Bucks and Montgomery counties.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:17Engineering Happiness into our Daily Lives
A look at the science of designing a happier life — from reverse-engineering joy to moments of serendipity.
Air Date: January 9, 2026
Listen 49:43A new flu variant, subclade K, is driving an uptick in cases across the U.S. and prolonging influenza seasons in other parts of the world.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:04Philadelphians will see 15% discount on flood insurance starting in April
FEMA approved the city to join its Community Rating System, a program that rewards municipalities that take steps to reduce flood risk.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:47Delaware proposes plan to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050
Delaware environmental regulators are calling for increased access to electric vehicles, and the protection of natural resources.
2 weeks ago
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