Health & Science
Vivid dreams and their role in waking life
Many people practice remembering their dreams to help with clarity, creativity, or problem solving.
4 years ago
Listen 9:10Air Date: March 13, 2020
Listen 48:32Pennsylvania’s health department is keeping coronavirus details from local officials
Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine said Wednesday counties with local departments “have complete control” about what information they release.
4 years ago
Recalling the past, in hopes of triggering better life in the present
Reminiscence therapy helps jog a sense of the former self, for those who’ve lost parts of who they are today.
4 years ago
Listen 7:26Montco schools, community centers and more to close as coronavirus cases rise in Pa.
Individuals, governments and private organizations in the commonwealth are increasingly taking steps to ward off coronavirus.
4 years ago
N.J. calls for cancellation of all public events over 250 people, suspends jury trials
Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday that all public gatherings of 250 people or more should be canceled to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
4 years ago
March Madness: NCAA Tournaments canceled due to coronavirus
The decision comes a day after the NCAA announced the games that were scheduled to start next week would go on, but played in mostly empty arenas.
4 years ago
Delaware Gov. Carney declares state of emergency, puts National Guard on alert
The governor took swift action after four coronavirus cases were confirmed at the University of Delaware. The state legislature also postponed next week’s sessions.
4 years ago
Biden offers coronavirus plan that will ‘lead by science’
The Democratic presidential hopeful called for free and increased COVID-19 testing, the development of a cost-free vaccine and cooperation with allies.
4 years ago
Philly City Council imposes ‘social distancing’ to limit coronavirus exposure
City Council says it doesn’t want to discourage the public from weighing in, but is taking steps to make it less likely to spread the coronavirus.
4 years ago
Coping with coronavirus anxiety
We discuss the fear and anxiety many Americans are feeling around the spread of COVID-19 and talk about ways to manage the stress.
Air Date: March 12, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:01N.J. lawmaker wants to make DNA test results your personal property
The proposal is a bid to give consumers who use popular genetic testing services more control over their personal data.
4 years ago
NBA suspends season until further notice over coronavirus
A person with knowledge of the situation said the Jazz player who tested positive was center Rudy Gobert.
4 years ago
Coronavirus and COVID-19: Some frequently asked questions
Here is an FAQ about the COVID-19, the coronavirus that causes it, and its symptoms.
4 years ago
Delaware announces state’s first coronavirus case; UDel to move classes online
A Delaware man is the first person in the state to be presumed positive for coronavirus, according to the Delaware Division of Public health.
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