Health & Science
One study found that 4 in 10 women who had postpartum hemorrhages after delivery were considered low risk when admitted.
22 hours ago
Listen 1:36Chasing Wildlife: From the Golden Toad to Giant Elephants
Tales of adventure from the wild — in search of lost and elusive species.
Air Date: July 10, 2026
Listen 49:34Levee plan not viable for Philly’s flood-prone Eastwick neighborhood, says U.S. Army Corps
Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the formally proposed levee would be downsized. Now they say the levee is not feasible.
4 days ago
If left untreated, symptoms can last anywhere between a few days and a month or longer.
4 days ago
Changes to Medicaid under H.R. 1 include new work requirements and restrictions on who is eligible for the safety net insurance program.
5 days ago
Listen 1:14American smoking rates have reached historic lows, but cigarettes are all over pop culture, as are nicotine products like vapes and pouches.
Air Date: July 8, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:15Philadelphia heat-related death toll jumps to 7 fatalities in first week of July
Philly had one of the hottest July Fourth weekends on record as it hosted thousands of visitors for World Cup matches and America’s 250th birthday.
1 week ago
Listen 0:53Pa. residents revive colonial-era practice by growing a ‘square yard’ of flax
The PA Flax Project promotes the revitalization of the industry as a climate-friendly crop that could be used to make the sustainable plant-based fiber linen.
1 week ago
Listen 1:012 new measles cases reported in Chester County as regional Pennsylvania outbreak grows
A measles outbreak that began in April now includes cases in seven Pennsylvania counties as health officials try to increase vaccination rates.
1 week ago
From Buzz to Burnout: How Alcohol Affects the Brain and Body
We explore our relationship with alcohol — why we consume it, how it affects us, and when it’s time to quit.
Air Date: July 3, 2026
Listen 50:07A planet, an observatory and the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence
A lost Philadelphia observatory once used to track the transit of Venus may be the place where the Declaration of Independence was read publicly for the first time.
2 weeks ago
Listen 10:50Why certain medications can increase your risk in the heat
Some medicines affect your ability to sweat, stay hydrated, or even to notice if you're overheating. Doctors say keep taking them, but make sure to keep yourself cool.
2 weeks ago
Medical advances mean that more people are surviving cancer. But not everyone is benefiting from those gains equally, a new report shows.
2 weeks ago
Listen 2:06Pennsylvania measles outbreak tops 70 cases as health leaders pledge to get spread ‘under control’
The most recent measles outbreak started in the area of Lebanon and Lancaster counties in late April. Cases now span six counties.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:14How to protect yourself — and your yard — from ticks
Experts say this summer is shaping up to be the worst tick season in a decade — and a lot of bites are happening in people's own backyards.
3 weeks ago
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