Health & Science
Philly overdose deaths keep declining as wellness ecosystem expands
Providers say Narcan availability is saving lives. But has the city’s huge investment to address the Kensington drug market made an impact?
3 weeks ago
Images taken in 1896 by Arthur Goodspeed of coins inside a small purse were a precursor to medical X-rays and the birth of radiology in the U.S.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:49Why fall foliage may not be as bright in the Philly region this year
Cooler temperatures and a late season drought caused some trees to lose their leaves early, while also affecting the quality of fall colors.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:03From composting to solar panels, NFL stadiums are working to be more sustainable
Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta are two stadiums that are frequently recognized for their efforts to lower their carbon footprint.
3 weeks ago
Philly-area MACH2 hydrogen hub spared in latest round of Trump administration clean energy cuts
The Department of Energy slashed more than $7.5 billion for clean energy projects in 16 Democratic-led states, yet Pennsylvania's "green" hydrogen hubs survive, for now.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:17The Search for the Golden Toad and Other Adventures in the Wild
Tales of adventure in search of lost and elusive species, from the golden toad to India’s wild elephants.
Air Date: October 3, 2025
Listen 50:33The GUIDE program pays local health and home care organizations to provide free dementia respite services, education, training and care coordination.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:14Looming health insurance spikes for millions are at the heart of the government shutdown
Democrats have demanded that the subsidies, first put in place in 2021 and extended a year later, be extended again.
4 weeks ago
Pennsylvania governor announces new vaccine safeguards, expanded access to shots in executive order
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s executive order, issued Oct. 1, directs state agencies to create vaccine information hubs, safety net programs and insurance requirements.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:20Jane Goodall, conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died
While living among chimpanzees in Africa decades ago, Goodall documented the animals using tools and doing other activities previously believed to be exclusive to people.
4 weeks ago
Some families say they remain frustrated at the overwhelming attention on causes of autism rather than on systems and supports to help kids today.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 weeks ago
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