
Health & Science
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America brings its ‘Educating America Tour’ to Philadelphia this week
The Philadelphia tour date is scheduled for Nov. 15 in Center City. The educational conference is designed for professionals and caregivers.
3 weeks ago
Getting Better at Resolving Conflicts
What millions of emails to Russian citizens and ballroom dancing taught one researcher about having better arguments and resolving conflict.
Air Date: November 10, 2023
Listen 49:14A meteor shower could send fireballs streaking through the night sky this week
The Southern Taurids meteor shower is set to peak Sunday and Monday, giving viewers a chance to see what are often called shooting stars soaring above our planet.
1 month ago
New Jersey launches a reproductive health information website
Information about reproductive health is now available on a new state website.
1 month ago
Listen 1:14Why Rejection Hurts So Much — And How to Cope
We explore the experience of rejection — what it feels like, how it functions, and the lessons we can draw from it.
Air Date: November 3, 2023
Listen 49:33The final deadline for ACA open enrollment is January 15 in Pennsylvania and Delaware, and January 31 in New Jersey.
1 month ago
Listen 1:07Open enrollment starts this week for ACA plans. Here’s what’s new this year
ACA plans are now well entrenched — an estimated 16.3 million people signed up during open enrollment last year. This year may see even larger numbers.
1 month ago
Panera now displaying warning about caffeinated ‘Charged Lemonade’ after UPenn student death
The new language says the drink should be consumed in moderation and not recommended for people sensitive to caffeine.
1 month ago
How we can best support our loved ones in their final moments?
How a death doula supports the living, and the dying, at the end of life.
1 month ago
Listen 12:53Living in denial: Does not talking about death make it any easier?
After facing several serious illnesses, Bob Slade and partner Michael Klena, figured out their own way to cope.
1 month ago
Listen 17:08The FDA warns consumers to stop using several eyedrop products due to infection risk
Federal health officials issued the alert for six different brands of products after finding bacterial contamination at a manufacturing facility.
1 month ago
The virtual reality training program is a nine-minute video that can be viewed on virtual reality headsets, Android smartphones, and online.
1 month ago
Listen 1:21Philly coalition urges next mayor to not leave underserved youth behind
The Kids Campaign wants the next administration to improve community safety, mental health services, and tackle gun violence “starting on day one.”
1 month ago
Is there a right way to face the end of life? On this show, we explore how we talk about death (or not) and how we can best support our loved ones in their final moments.
Air Date: October 27, 2023
Listen 53:41Former N.J. coal-fired power plant being razed to make way for offshore wind electricity connection
The B.L. England power plant, which burned coal and oil over the decades, closed in May 2019, a casualty of the global move away from burning fossil fuels.
1 month ago
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