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Health & Science
Philadelphia summit to focus on increasing awareness of multiple sclerosis in Black communities
An estimated 2.9 million people worldwide live with multiple sclerosis, a chronic and lifelong disease. It disproportionately affects women.
5 months ago
Nearly 1 in 5 people say they’ve experienced a health insurance denial within the past year, according to a national survey.
5 months ago
The cooperative of farmers and textile producers wants to jump-start flax production to provide more linen clothing as an alternative to fossil fuel-based synthetic fibers.
5 months ago
Camden County Health Department reports 2nd case of West Nile virus
To date, there have been 15 human cases of West Nile Virus in New Jersey for 2024.
5 months ago
How Jefferson Health went from $78M in the red to turning a profit
The Jefferson Health enterprise — which includes 18 hospitals, a university and a health insurance company — transformed its financial situation in the past year.
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Listen 1:11Philadelphia program allows students to tap into healing power of music
Beyond the Bars pulls techniques from music therapy to help students tie music and social-emotional learning together.
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Listen 5:49New updated vaccines for flu and COVID-19, as well as protection against RSV for infants and seniors, will be available this fall.
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Listen 1:23Dozens of large buildings and homes throughout the Philly region use geothermal. For the German Society of Pa., “it was a no-brainer.”
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The academic conference is open to researchers, students and the public. Topics will include psychedelics, mental health and metaphysics.
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N.J. lawmaker wants to create an office to combat eating disorders
Andrea Katz, who represents Burlington and Atlantic counties, introduced a bill to create the Office of Disordered Eating Prevention within the state’s health department.
5 months ago
Attorneys plan to sue Del. company under federal environmental act
Gore, known for the Gore-Tex fabric, is accused of improperly disposing of hazardous waste into sewers and the air.
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N.J. American Water launches reusable water bottle filling station grant program
The program prioritizes communities of color, economically disadvantaged neighborhoods and towns with a history of water contamination.
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Another New Jersey offshore wind project runs into turbulence
Leading Light Wind is asking the state's Board of Public Utilities to give it a pause through December on its plan to build an offshore wind farm off Long Beach Island.
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What Teeth Tell us About Survival on Earth
Zoologist Bill Schutt says teeth are power tools for survival. He joins us to talk about his new book “Bite.”
Air Date: September 3, 2024
Listen 30:20Philadelphia-area health experts see shift in attitudes on vaccination in ‘post-COVID’ era
Misinformation, distrust in medical providers, politics and experiences during the height of COVID are playing into people’s views of vaccination, experts say.
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