Health & Science
A Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, spilled chemicals, sickening residents. Now researchers are tracking the long-term health effects.
21 hours ago
Listen 18:50Pennsylvania insurance officials say premium costs could rise, on average, by 82% with the loss of boosted tax credits in 2026.
22 hours ago
Listen 1:24Autism, neurodivergence and our diagnosis culture
The term "neurodivergent" has emerged as a popular buzzword often featured in social media bios. But what does it really mean? How does it relate to formal diagnoses?
Air Date: January 29, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Officials celebrate Cooper expansion groundbreaking, Camden and Norcross
The groundbreaking ceremony was a celebration of a $3 billion hospital expansion, Camden’s successes and power broker George Norcross.
2 days ago
Listen 1:17Pa. counties with their own health departments see benefits, new research shows
Most counties in Pennsylvania don’t have their own health departments. A study shows that matters for residents.
3 days ago
Listen 3:30N.J. environmental regulators call for overhaul of Trenton Water Works
Two independent reports outline a history of neglect and underinvestment, putting the water utility at risk of systematic failure.
3 days ago
Listen 1:22‘Uncharted territory’: Philadelphians navigate growing old with HIV as more people survive longer
About half of all people living with HIV today are over the age of 50. By 2030, older survivors could make up as much as 70% of that population.
4 days ago
Listen 5:49During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Brandywine watershed was hit with the worst flooding in 200 years.
6 days ago
Listen 1:14UnitedHealthcare names new CEO after Brian Thompson’s killing
The largest U.S. health insurer on Thursday said Tim Noel, a company executive, will be its next CEO.
6 days ago
Too late: Pa. Supreme Court issues ruling on Delaware County Memorial Hospital closure
Delaware County Memorial Hospital has been shuttered since 2022. The state’s highest court says the lower court ruled correctly when it temporarily halted its closure.
6 days ago
Listen 1:02Studio 2 Extra: Philly researcher explores surprising link between rats and human history
Drexel’s Jason Munshi-South explores how rats’ adaptability mirrors human migration, trade, and survival. His research was recently published in the journal "Science."
Air Date: January 24, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 17:34We look at the DIY medicine movement, and what’s prompting a growing number of patients to experiment with treatments on their own.
Air Date: January 24, 2025
Listen 48:44Online pornography: Do we need an age limit?
The Supreme Court heard arguments about a Texas law that would block kids from viewing pornography online through age verification systems. Is it time to teach about porn?
Air Date: January 23, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:28Philly reports first suspected case of bird flu in an ill snow goose found near Carroll Park
City health officials say the snow goose was found in West Philadelphia on Jan. 11. Preliminary state testing was positive for bird flu.
1 week ago
Listen 1:00Your phone is listening. Do you care?
Has data harvesting by companies like X, Meta, Google and Apple gone too far? From Siri to Smart TVs, we get the latest on big tech and privacy with Penn expert Joseph Turow.
Air Date: January 22, 2025 12:00 pm
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