Health & Science
Pa. restaurants expand service while grappling with COVID-19 case increase
Looser restrictions are complicated by a rise in cases fueled in part by more infectious variants.
5 years ago
How a chatbot can motivate people recovering from traumatic brain injuries
MossRehab Research Institute researchers reinterpret a common consumer technology to help with post-injury social isolation and depression.
5 years ago
Feared ‘twindemic’ never came, as flu season has been almost non-existent in Del.
Two top Delaware doctors credit the widespread use of masks, physical distancing measures, and the fact that fewer kids are in school.
5 years ago
Listen 2:06N.J. residents 55 and older, adults with disabilities now eligible for coronavirus vaccine
Now up for the shots too: 55 and older; those with intellectual and developmental disabilities; more essential frontline workers
5 years ago
Which places will require proof of a COVID-19 vaccine? And should they?
Some countries, venues let vaccinated people move more freely. What about travel passports? College classes? WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk has insights.
5 years ago
Listen 5:31Eagles turn stadium into vaccine site for autism community
The organization turned Lincoln Financial Field into a COVID-19 vaccination site for members of the autism community.
5 years ago
Montgomery County to debut new vaccine registration system to eliminate line-jumping
The Microsoft-based system launches April 5. It will be Montco’s third try for a smooth way to pre-register people and schedule appointments.
5 years ago
A 4th COVID-19 surge may be starting. How bad could it get?
In the past seven days, the U.S. reported slightly more than 65,000 new cases per day on average, a jump of 20% from two weeks earlier.
5 years ago
Chronic diseases, mental health issues, and health insurance were factors, a review of pregnancy-associated deaths from 2013 to 2018 shows.
5 years ago
Study: COVID-19 vaccine is safe during pregnancy and may protect baby, too
Since the pandemic began, pregnant people have faced a difficult choice: to vaccinate or not to vaccinate.
5 years ago
Pa. officials to lift telework mandate; working from home still encouraged
Starting Sunday, In-person businesses may operate at 75% occupancy, and must follow all worker and building safety requirements for employers.
5 years ago
Fully vaccinated can travel again, says new CDC guidance
Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued Friday.
5 years ago
Exercise: evolution, myths and motivation
Harvard evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman discusses his new book "Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do is Health and Rewarding."
Air Date: April 2, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Queer or trans and live in Philly? You could get vaccinated at William Way
The community center is hosting a clinic for people in Phase 1A or 1B.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania’s first green hydrogen plant planned for Lancaster County
Green hydrogen is seen as a possible solution for industries with hard-to-cut emissions, like shipping and aviation.
5 years ago
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