Health & Science
Avian influenza could return to Pennsylvania by fall, despite recent drop in cases
New cases of avian influenza haven’t been detected in Pa. for more than a month, but that doesn’t mean the threat to poultry and wild birds has passed.
3 years ago
Emergency contraception: How it works, how effective it is and how to get it
Many advocates suggest women and all those who can get pregnant have emergency contraception on hand before they need it.
3 years ago
How Science is Changing Sports
Science is constantly propelling athletes to run faster, jump higher, push harder, and break records. Scientific advances have become suc ...
Air Date: July 8, 2022
Listen 49:01The story of Fred the mastodon, who died looking for love
A mastodon named Fred, also known as the Buesching mastodon, is a distant relative of the modern elephant. His remains reveal the story of his life and violent end.
3 years ago
Self-induced abortions can raise medical — and legal — questions for doctors
Doctors are thinking about how to help women who have questions or concerns after taking abortion pills at home — without putting themselves or their patients in jeopardy.
3 years ago
Camden County reports first confirmed monkeypox case
A resident traveling out-of-state is Camden County’s first confirmed monkeypox case. They are isolated at home and being treated.
3 years ago
How companies offering to cover travel for out-of-state abortions might work
Major companies like Nike and Tesla say they plan to assist employees who live in places where abortion is restricted to travel for the procedure.
3 years ago
Sweating is a weird biological function. Journalist Sarah Everts walks us through her taboo-busting book about the shame, stink, and strange science of sweating.
Air Date: July 5, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00N.J. budgets $480.5M to bolster mental health services
Funds are earmarked for children’s programs, suicide prevention, training more mental health professionals, crisis hotline and more.
3 years ago
Some Philadelphia parents scramble to find COVID-19 vaccine appointments for their young kids
Some Philadelphia parents who are eager to vaccinate their infants and toddlers must be patient a little while longer.
3 years ago
Listen 3:21Doctors weren’t considered in Dobbs, but now they’re on abortion’s legal front lines
Justice Alito's abortion opinion barely mentions medicine. This creates a perilous new legal reality for doctors, legal analysts say.
3 years ago
Bit by a tick in New Jersey? Rutgers scientists want you to mail it in
Rutgers researchers are on a mission to recruit “citizen scientists” as part of NJ Ticks 4 Science.
3 years ago
Fireworks injuries have been rising. Here are some safety tips for July 4th
As July Fourth approaches, federal regulators are warning people to use fireworks safely, as a new report shows that fireworks-related injuries have been increasing.
3 years ago
St. Christopher’s Hospital receives $54 million from neighboring medical institutions
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Temple Health, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and others will provide the funds over the course of the next two years.
3 years ago
Casino boat sunk off Delaware shore becomes latest addition to artificial reef
The 180-foot-long Texas Star is the latest addition to a massive artificial reef system, joining hundreds of New York City subway cars and a Navy destroyer.
3 years ago
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