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Workers sort items that require different recycling processes at a TerraCycle facility in New Brunswick. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

We can design and make amazing things with plastic; it’s much harder to un-make them.

4 years ago

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An emergency declaration frees up resources to help fight the monkeypox outbreak. There are currently more than 6,600 cases in the U.S. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency

So far more than 6,000 people in the U.S. have been infected.

4 years ago

Rally-goers hold up signs at the rally in defense of abortion rights at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center on June 25, 2022. (Emily Rizzo/WHYY)

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Philly sends $500,000 in emergency funding to the Abortion Liberation Fund of PA

Even though abortion remains legal in Pennsylvania, the money is designed to support Philadelphians seeking access to an abortion.

4 years ago

Mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virions, left, and spherical immature virions, right.

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U.S. declares public health emergency over monkeypox outbreak

The announcement free ups federal funding and resources to fight the virus, which may cause fever, body aches, chills, fatigue and pimple-like bumps.

4 years ago

Vehicles are seen in floodwaters downtown in Jackson, Kentucky

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How climate change drives inland floods

As the Earth heats up, heavy rain is getting more common across the United States. That means more severe floods happen more often.

4 years ago

The exterior of Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill

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Health care workers at 2 Crozer Health hospitals secure a new contract

More than 80 technical specialists at Delaware County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) and Taylor Hospital have come to an agreement with Crozer’s parent company.

4 years ago

This image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) shows a colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox particles (red) found within an infected cell (blue), cultured in the laboratory that was captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Md. (NIAID via AP)

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The monkeypox outbreak and Covid surge

Monkeypox cases in the U.S. tripled in July. We'll discuss the public health response, if it's enough and talk about the surge in Covid infections.

Air Date: August 3, 2022 10:00 am

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Willingboro officials break ground for a $5.3 million water treatment plant that will remove PFOS contaminants from the township's drinking water. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

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Willingboro officials break ground on system to remove toxic ‘forever chemical’ from drinking water

Several months after discovering elevated levels of PFOS in a Willingboro well, officials are breaking ground on a new treatment system.

4 years ago

Multiple varieties of the Premier Protein shakes are among the products included in the Lyons Magnus voluntary recall. (Food and Drug Administration)

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Lyons Magnus recalls 53 products including alternative milks and protein shakes

The products included in the recall range from milk alternatives to prepackaged coffees to protein shakes and other nutritional beverages.

4 years ago

A child and her mother wearing face masks as a preventive measure walk at Lake Eola Park.

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Delaware ratchets up masking recommendations as COVID cases rise

All three Delaware counties are seeing high levels of community spread for COVID-19. Last week, the number of COVID-related hospitalizations jumped 22%.

4 years ago

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As Philadelphia monkeypox outbreak grows, city unveils public tracking dashboard

As Philadelphia’s monkeypox outbreak continues to grow, the city is publishing the latest case counts and vaccine availability on a new online dashboard.

4 years ago

One person speaks into a microphone as two other people seated on the panel are turned towards them to listen.

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‘911 moment’: Biden’s health secretary hears stories of children’s mental health challenges at Delaware forum

More than 40% of children report struggles with persistent sadness and desperation. Doctors, patients, parents, and politicians urged more services.

4 years ago

Samples of monkeypox under the view of a microsope.

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Philadelphia suburbs confirm first cases of monkeypox

Delaware County has confirmed nine cases of monkeypox, Bucks County has six, Montgomery County has four, and Chester County has one as of Monday.

4 years ago

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As cases rise in Philly, how can you protect yourself against monkeypox? Here’s what to know

WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk reached out to experts in the region to learn more about what residents need to know about the quickly evolving health crisis.

4 years ago

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