Health & Science
As Facebook turns 20, we take a look at how the biggest social media site in the world has changed our lives.
Air Date: January 26, 2024
Listen 49:30JN.1 takes over as the most prevalent COVID-19 variant. Here’s what you need to know
The CDC estimates that up to 86% of new COVID-19 cases stem from the latest mutation.
9 months ago
From pavement to the planets: South St. turns into observatory
Visual trips to Jupiter, Saturn, the moon and more are available for anyone who walks by Brendan Happe and his telescope.
9 months ago
North Wildwood trying not to lose the man vs. nature fight on its eroded beaches
New Jersey has fined the town $12 million for unauthorized beach repairs that it says could worsen erosion.
9 months ago
New Jersey takes an ‘educated leap into the future’ as state approves 2 new offshore wind projects
The newly approved offshore wind farms will be located about 40 miles off the N.J. coast and generate enough electricity to power 1.8 million homes.
9 months ago
Listen 1:36For three decades, Mitchell worked to eliminate health disparities and barriers to care.
9 months ago
Listen 1:07Jefferson Health has started offering expanded neurology services in Delaware County, including neurosurgery and neurocritical care.
9 months ago
Listen 0:56How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season
Last week, 25 U.S. states had high or very high levels for respiratory illnesses with fever, cough and other symptoms.
9 months ago
Billions of cicadas will buzz this spring as two broods emerge at the same time
Billions of cicadas will emerge this spring across eastern and southern states as two broods arrive simultaneously for the first time in more than 200 years.
9 months ago
Penn researchers’ experiment shows how pigs could help people who have liver failure
Surgeons externally attached a pig liver to a brain-dead human body and watched it successfully filter blood.
9 months ago
Measles cases are rising in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through the air. Experts say vaccination is the greatest tool in preventing an outbreak’s spread.
9 months ago
Listen 1:14When Healing Happens But We Don’t Know Why
We step outside the boundaries of Western medicine to explore those questions!
Air Date: January 19, 2024
Listen 49:03Philly’s system for treating opioid use disorder is fragmented, study finds
Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University found that Philadelphians living with substance use disorder say housing, language and transportation are some barriers to services.
9 months ago
N.J. congressman wants the FDA to inspect baby food and infant formula
N.J. Congressman Frank Pallone unveils a plan to have mandatory testing and inspections of all baby food and formula.
9 months ago
Listen 1:039th case of measles confirmed in Philadelphia as city organizes vaccination opportunities
Measles symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, and puffy eyes, followed by a rash.
9 months ago
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