Health & Science
N.J. coronavirus update: State will phase out six vaccine megasites
Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday that smaller sites can handle the dwindling demand for vaccines.
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Think pet, not threat with Artificial Intelligence
Air Date: June 2, 2021
Listen 18:37COVID-19 slowing down in Delaware, but still harming some of the unvaccinated
Of the 50,000 COVID-19 cases diagnosed since the start of the year, 99.3% of the patients were unvaccinated people.
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Naomi Osaka reveals mental health struggles — and other athletes rally around her
Leaving the French Open, Osaka says she's suffered long bouts of depression since 2018. Top athletes praised her bravery and decried systems that don't give athletes support.
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Biden’s budget proposal reverses a decades-long ban on abortion funding
Biden's budget follows through on a campaign promise to overturn the Hyde Amendment, a longstanding ban on federal funding for most abortions.
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Oasis of fresh fruit, veggies sprouts in northeast Wilmington ‘food desert’
The gritty strip of Northeast Boulevard is targeted for comprehensive redevelopment. The Produce Stop emerged ‘organically’ when two sisters went into business.
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Listen 3:38Pa. using insecticide on invasive spotted lanternflies
Pennsylvania has started spraying insecticide on spotted lanternflies, a new strategy that state officials are using in an attempt to slow the spread of the invasive pest.
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Pennsylvania lifts capacity restrictions for businesses, retail shops
Starting Monday, restaurants and businesses no longer have capacity limits or physical distancing requirements.
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How do COVID-19 vaccines affect people who are immunocompromised?
If you have certain conditions, or are taking certain medications, parts of your immune system may function less effectively. Here’s what we know.
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After 50 years, U.S. opens the door to more cannabis crops for scientists
Until recently, plants from only one U.S. facility were approved for use in research. Adding new suppliers will accelerate understanding of cannabis' health effects.
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Exclusive: HUD’s Marcia Fudge says she’s ready to fight homelessness as head of panel
Marcia Fudge was selected Thursday to chair the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, which is coordinating the government's response.
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NJ to give beachgoers COVID shots over Memorial Day weekend
The “Shots At The Shore” campaign will offer free vaccinations Saturday and Sunday at Sandy Hook, Long Branch and Asbury Park.
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AARP/Drexel report shows racial disparities in seniors’ health care in Pennsylvania
A new study from AARP and Drexel’s College of Nursing shows lack of broadband access thwarts telehealth for many older Black and brown residents.
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Mariner East pipeline construction leaves hundreds without water in Delaware County
Construction split the Glen Riddle Station apartments in half. Residents complained about noise, dust, and truck traffic. Then there was no water.
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COVID mask mandate credited with one of mildest flu seasons in state history
COVID-19 restrictions helped keep the flu at record low levels.
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