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Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience.

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Health Secretary Rachel Levine (Commonwealth Media Services/Natalie Kolb)
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Pa.’s coronavirus data collection raises eyebrows

Pa.'s Department of Health confirmed reporting by The Atlantic magazine, that the state includes results of both viral and antibody tests in its total coronavirus case count.

6 years ago

The Department of Health reported Thursday night that two South Jersey farm laborers died from COVID-19, the first fatalities for state farm laborers. Workers harvested beans in Homestead, Fla. on May 12, 2020. (Lynne Sladky/AP Photo)
Health
NJ Spotlight

Two fatalities reported as South Jersey seasonal farm workers with COVID-19 grows to 400

About 275 farm laborers, tested at Cumberland County’s drive-through sites, have positive results for the virus.

6 years ago

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The Pulse
Science

It’s About Time

The pandemic has warped and stretched time in strange ways, and this week, we listen back to our episode on time.

Air Date: May 22, 2020

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Pastor Tobe Witmer of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Newark was one of 174 Delaware pastors who signed a letter to Carney on May 16 urging him to reopen churches in the state. (Courtesy of Lighthouse Baptist Church)
Health

Del. leaders face divided backlash over reopening houses of worship

Some religious leaders say they should have the freedom to worship without restrictions, while others say it’s too soon to open under any conditions.

6 years ago

Listen 1:38
Old Navy, a subsidiary of Gap, began selling nonmedical face masks in early May. (MB Internal Studio/Old Navy)
NPR
Health

Face masks provide a new frontier for retailers during coronavirus crisis

Many popular brands including Nordstrom and Gap now sell nonmedical grade face masks to meet consumer demand, but experts say mask sales are a drop in the bucket.

6 years ago

The exterior of the Planned Parenthood Reproductive Health Services Center is seen in St. Louis, Mo., on May 30, 2019. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Health

Trump administration to Planned Parenthood: Return coronavirus relief funds

The Small Business Administration is asking Planned local Parenthood affiliates to return funds received under a coronavirus relief program.

6 years ago

Three hurricanes form in the Atlantic in September 2018. Forecasters predict three to six major hurricanes during the 2020 season, which is above average. (NOAA via AP)
NPR
Science

Hurricane season will be above average, NOAA warns

Federal forecasters expect 3 to 6 major hurricanes during the 2020 hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 1.

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine (Commonwealth Media Services)
Health
Spotlight PA

Pa. health officials quietly alter erroneous nursing home case, death counts as providers cry foul

Provider associations said publishing erroneous data has sewn panic and anger among family members, distrust among nursing home staff, and frustration for providers.

6 years ago

Blood collection tubes
NPR
Health

Getting an antibody test for the coronavirus? Here’s what it won’t tell you

As antibody testing increases, infectious disease specialists worry that those tested — and their employers — may not understand the limits of the results.

6 years ago

Customers walk past an open sign at Rubio's Coastal Grill
Health

As nation reopens, a historic referendum on risk begins

As government officials and individuals design their own “Is it worth it?” calculus, Americans are subjectively measuring the stakes, helping frame a referendum on risk.

6 years ago

(Shutterstock)
Health

Coronavirus update: Philadelphians struggling to pay water bills get a reprieve

Philadelphians who are behind on their water bills don’t have to worry about the city shutting off service until at least July 10.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, and Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Health

AP fact check: Trump’s false ‘Choice’ on vets’ health care

President Trump is putting forth a false “Choice" when he boasts about a program aimed at improving veterans' health care by steering more patients to the private sector.

6 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
Health

Coronavirus update: N.J. unemployment soars to 15.3%, GOP sues Murphy

Murphy’s coronavirus orders violate the state constitution, the GOP says, and the distinction between businesses is “completely arbitrary.”

6 years ago

Maria Buono wears homemade mask in Pike Creek, Delaware
Health

How should I clean and store my face mask?

Masks are designed to prevent the wearer from possibly spreading the virus to others or being exposed themselves. But how should they be washed and stored?

6 years ago

People dine out amid the coronavirus pandemic
NPR
Health

U.S. could have saved 36,000 lives if social distancing started 1 week earlier: Study

If measures that began on March 15 had actually started on March 8, thousands of COVID-18 deaths could have been avoided, according to an analysis from Columbia University.

6 years ago

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