Health & Science
Pa.’s first lady and acting physician general hold COVID-19 panel for youth
Pennsylvania’s first lady and acting physician general held a virtual panel with young leaders to educate and encourage young people to get vaccinated.
3 years ago
At long last, Wilmington’s Riverside residents can walk down the block for medical care
Bringing health care into the community is part of a massive rejuvenation effort in northeast Wilmington. The fledgling facility is the first step.
3 years ago
Fired Pa. contractor seeks to secure contact tracing data after learning personal info still online
After Spotlight PA found that Insight Global, the company handling Pa. contact tracing., had not secured its data issues, the company called on ex and current staff for help.
3 years ago
Officials say Delta variant yet another reason to get vaccinated
Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said this strain has had an increased presence in N.J. over the past month, but remains a minority among all sequenced strains.
3 years ago
What researchers are learning about air pollution and the pandemic shutdown
With the shutdown in spring 2020 came a sharp reduction in traffic and a decrease in nitrogen oxide emissions worldwide — a unique research opportunity.
3 years ago
Carney exhorts 13,000 more adults to get vaccinated by July 4 to reach 70% threshold
About 700 adults a day would have to get a vaccine dose for Delaware to reach the goal set by the governor. He singled out young adults to step up and get a shot.
3 years ago
Anti-vaccine activists use a federal database to spread fear about COVID vaccines
The system is designed to provide early warning of what might or might not be actual side effects. But anti-vaccine groups are bending the data to their own ends.
3 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Utility shutoff moratorium will end July 1
The moratorium on utility shutoffs will formally end on July 1. But that does not mean people who are behind on their bills will lose service right away.
3 years ago
Novavax says its COVID vaccine is extremely effective
According to Novavax, the vaccine's manufacturer, it had a 100% efficacy against the original strain of the coronavirus, and 93% efficacy against more worrisome variants.
3 years ago
I’m pregnant. Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for me and my baby?
What is the risk, if any, while someone is expecting? WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk looked into what the research is showing.
3 years ago
Listen 2:27Tackling ‘energy justice’ requires better data. These researchers are on it
Biden's climate plans call for spending big on energy efficiency. New research could help make sure it actually targets the poor and minority households that most need it.
3 years ago
An 11-minute flight to space was just auctioned for $28 million
Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is going into space on July 20 on a reusable rocket made by his space exploration company, Blue Origin.
3 years ago
Delco closes Aston mass vaccination site in a shift to smaller pop-up sites
Driving the switch is a decrease in visitors and a Delaware County goal of reaching people without transportation access.
3 years ago
Places of worship have deep roots in local communities. All Faiths Vaccination Campaign is leveraging those relationships to address racial inequities.
3 years ago
Listen 1:05Can drug trial volunteers get the drug after approval? Depends where you live
It can be genuinely thrilling when a new drug is approved for use in the U.S. It may be a big step forward in treating folks with, say, HIV or diabetes or breast cancer.
3 years ago
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