Health & Science
How one Philly testing site is navigating the loss of federal COVID funding
Congress’s decision to exclude funding for coronavirus testing, vaccine and treatment in its government spending bill goes into effect Tuesday.
4 years ago
Astronomy’s contribution to climate change rivals the emissions from some countries
Astronomers spend their careers looking up at the sky, away from Earth.
4 years ago
Millions of children will miss healthy school meals when pandemic relief expires
A boost in funds and flexibility in how food is prepped and packaged was a lifeline for hungry kids. But these measures, passed in response to COVID, expire in June.
4 years ago
She wanted to vaccinate their kids. He didn’t. A judge had to decide
In Pennsylvania, a growing number of divorced parents are taking their COVID vaccine disputes to court.
4 years ago
Listen 6:28How the way we eliminate toxic PFAS from water also takes an environmental toll
Granular activated carbon is most effective at absorbing PFAS, but it contributes to the carbon footprint — a conundrum scientists want to solve.
4 years ago
U.K. COVID cases are rising. Health officials are watching to see if the U.S. is next
The rise of the more infectious BA.2 variant in the U.S. — plus signals in the sewage — also point to a possible uptick in cases, and have health officials on alert.
4 years ago
ICU and surgical units to be shut down at Delaware County Memorial Hospital
A Delaware County Memorial nurse called the announcement by Crozer Health a frightening development.
4 years ago
Lifesaving COVID drugs are sitting unused on pharmacy shelves, HHS data shows
States and health providers report they've dispensed less than half their supply from the government, raising fears that the drugs may go to waste.
4 years ago
On a technical level, noise and sound are the same thing: vibrating molecules that travel in waves straight to our ears. But when sound i ...
Air Date: March 18, 2022
Listen 49:12Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th dose of COVID shot
The request Thursday is broader than rival pharmaceutical company Pfizer’s request earlier this week for the regulator to approve a booster shot for all seniors.
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Pa. health care leaders and advocates urge Congress to approve more COVID funding
The White House has warned it will run out of money to cover COVID-19 tests, treatments, and vaccines unless Congress approves additional spending.
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Veterans Affairs recommends closing Philadelphia and Coatesville hospitals
The two Pennsylvania hospitals would be among 35 shake-ups nationwide, according to the Veterans Affairs secretary’s Asset and Infrastructure Review report.
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AP source: Pfizer seeking OK for 4th COVID dose for seniors
Drugmaker Pfizer is expected to request authorization this week for an additional COVID-19 booster dose for seniors, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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COVID vaccine’s mRNA technology also works for an HIV vaccine, study shows
Penn researcher Drew Weissman spent decades developing mRNA technology. He says it helps target the rapidly mutating human immunodeficiency virus.
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The White House says it’s running out of money to cover COVID tests and vaccines
Next week, the White House says it will start to wind down a COVID-19 program that pays to test, treat and vaccinate people who don't have health insurance.
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