
Health & Science
Some families say they remain frustrated at the overwhelming attention on causes of autism rather than on systems and supports to help kids today.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:33Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences cuts museum hours over funding concerns
Starting Oct. 1, the Academy of Natural Sciences will only be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A restructuring of staff is expected to follow.
3 weeks ago
Montgomery County offers free COVID-19, flu vaccines at community clinics
County residents can make an appointment online or walk in to receive their vaccine.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:40Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital head to auction block
Prospect Medical Holdings is selling real estate from the shuttered hospitals, with a possible auction if enough bids come in, court documents show.
3 weeks ago
Surviving ‘The Biggest Loser’: Tracey Yukich Lane's untold story
16 years after "The Biggest Loser", Tracey Yukich Lane opens up about her experience, being painted a villain, and keeping the weight off.
3 weeks ago
Listen 18:05The arrangement is a way to sidestep Pennsylvania regulations that do not allow community solar in the state.
3 weeks ago
Delaware’s piping plover chicks remain at risk from climate change, predators and humans
Though conservation efforts have helped to improve piping plover pairings, researchers say fledgling numbers are not keeping pace.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:38Lessons on Weight Loss from ‘The Biggest Loser’
What The Biggest Loser taught us about metabolism, shedding pounds — and what it takes to keep weight off.
Air Date: September 26, 2025
Listen 59:02SPS Technologies pledges to return to Abington. Construction to begin in 2026
The aerospace parts manufacturer’s old plant went up in flames months ago and prompted evacuations and school closures in Abington, Cheltenham and Jenkintown.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:06What science says about autism and Tylenol
While President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. linked Tylenol to autism, the FDA and other scientists took a more cautious approach.
Air Date: September 23, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13Trying to get a COVID vaccine right now? Here’s what to know
It's been a confusing and fast-changing couple of months for rules about getting a COVID shot. It should be a little easier now, after a panel of vaccine advisers met.
4 weeks ago
What we know about autism’s causes and any potential link to Tylenol
Autism isn’t a disease. It’s a complex developmental condition better known as autism spectrum disorder that affects different people in different ways.
4 weeks ago
Trump promotes unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism
Some studies have raised the possibility that taking acetaminophen while pregnant might up autism risk, but many others haven’t found that concern, says a Penn autism expert.
4 weeks ago
How to get a COVID-19 shot and ensure it’s covered by your insurance
Many people start seeking vaccinations in the late summer or early fall to get protection against any winter surges in cases. Here's a closer look.
4 weeks ago
Health policy experts and long-term care operators predict that federal funding cuts will ultimately affect services for “most vulnerable” patients and residents.
4 weeks ago
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