Health & Science
N.J. hosts ‘Grateful for the Shot’ vaccine clinics in collaboration with faith-based organizations
The events are part of “Operation Jersey Summer,” a statewide campaign focused on getting all eligible people who live, work, or study in New Jersey to get the jab.
5 years ago
Early CDC coronavirus test came with inconsistent instructions, cost U.S. weeks
The shortcomings of the test kits cost the nation precious weeks as officials sought to detect virus hotspots and manage the outbreak.
5 years ago
N.J. to end indoor mask mandate for fully vaccinated people ahead of Memorial Day weekend
New Jersey is expected to lift its indoor mask rules for fully vaccinated people by the start of Memorial Day weekend.
5 years ago
Masks no longer required outdoors in Philadelphia, other mandates eased; Phillies clarify policy
The Phillies game on Friday night will mark the first sporting event in the city where masks will no longer be required outdoors.
5 years ago
When DNA Research Doesn’t Benefit All of Us
There’s long been an idea that sharing our DNA for research benefits the greater good — that it leads to new insights, new medication ...
Air Date: May 21, 2021
Listen 49:13For African Americans, DNA tests offer some answers beyond the ‘wall of slavery’
For decades, slavery created challenges for Black Americans trying to trace their roots. DNA ancestry tests might reveal new answers.
5 years ago
Listen 13:41Pa. coronavirus update: 50% of adults fully vaxxed, Wolf renews disaster declaration
Pennsylvania could have almost 70% of adults fully vaccinated in about three to four weeks.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania firing vendor that mishandled virus data
Pennsylvania is firing a company that performed COVID-19 contact tracing and exposed the private medical information of tens of thousands of residents, state officials said.
5 years ago
Are the cicadas coming to Philly or not? What to know about Brood X
As if the spotted lanternfly invasion weren't bad enough.
5 years ago
N.J. is offering up more freebies for COVID vaccinations. But do those incentives work?
In N.J., a vaccination card can now get you a free glass of wine, a free season pass to a state park, and a chance to win dinner with the governor and his wife.
5 years ago
CHOP receives $25M donation for its fetal medicine program from the family behind Wawa
The gift will fund expansion of the delivery unit, creation of a birth defects biorepository, and a position in pediatric surgical science.
5 years ago
Shankar Vedantam on why we lie to ourselves
Host of the Hidden Brain podcast, Shankar Vedantam discusses his new book about why we lie to ourselves and the risks and benefits of self-deception.
Air Date: May 19, 2021
Listen 49:43‘I kill plants so others may thrive’: Removing invasive species one painstaking patch at a time
A crew of dedicated volunteers removes wineberry and other invasive plants that choke out native species and harm the ecosystem in White Clay Creek State Park.
5 years ago
Listen 4:35Temple teams up with Prevention Point to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Kensington
Temple’s College of Public Health and Prevention Point Philadelphia will host low-barrier, community vaccine clinics twice a week at Step Up to the Plate’s “Love Lot.”
5 years ago
Delaware won’t check for ‘vaccine passport’ when mask mandate ends, Gov. Carney says
The governor is lifting his masking mandate outdoors and indoors except for crowded settings, though he says federal guidance is confusing.
5 years ago
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