Health & Science
Empowering blood cancer patients to share their data for research
Started by a patient, HealthTree lets blood cancer patients look for clinical trials and treatment options, as well as share their data with researchers.
1 year ago
Listen 7:33Anti-fluoridation activists gain powerful allies in Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a court win against the EPA, to the dismay of public health leaders.
1 year ago
Listen 15:20The traveling exhibit uses preserved human specimens to give a deeper look at how everyday choices impact the body.
1 year ago
Listen 1:08A look at what motivates everyday people to effect change, both in their own lives and the wider world.
Air Date: February 14, 2025
Listen 48:52Philly children are exposed to dangerous lead more often than in other cities, analysis finds
An analysis by Drexel researchers found the highest-risk cities had higher rates of poverty, a higher percent of Black residents and more old homes.
1 year ago
Listen 1:14Independence Blue Cross began limiting coverage of GLP-1 drugs on Jan. 1 to some medical conditions, but not obesity or weight loss.
1 year ago
Listen 1:42A Super Bowl ad for compounded versions of the popular brand name weight-loss drugs has caused controversy. Should weight-loss drugs be for everyone?
Air Date: February 12, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 56:19A National Institutes of Health memo on Feb. 7 said certain grant funds to universities and research institutions would be capped starting Monday.
1 year ago
Listen 1:17Destiny or delusion? How two strangers handled their instant spark
Two strangers connect on a video chat website and instantly feel an undeniable bond, but there is one huge problem: Neither of them is single.
1 year ago
Listen 11:45Experts say the app could lead to new insights on relationships, as well as help students cope with the anxiety of dating.
1 year ago
Listen 10:26Is it possible to find love using dating apps? 5 tips from dating coach Logan Ury
Logan Ury discusses the science behind dating, how to make meaningful connections online, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
1 year ago
Listen 21:15Environmental contractors removed dumpsters worth of contaminated soil from the crater, according to DEP reports.
1 year ago
Listen 1:01It’s like ‘dead birds flying’: How bird flu is spreading in the wild
In the U.S., bird flu headlines have focused on an unprecedented number of American cases and the impact of the virus on dairy cows and on poultry.
1 year ago
Upper Makefield residents call for answers on Energy Transfer pipeline leak
Some residents in Bucks County reported smells of gasoline in their water as far back as September 2023.
1 year ago
Listen 1:17Meeting Your Match: Navigating the World of Modern Dating
We explore the complicated world of modern dating, and what science has to say about how to find love.
Air Date: February 7, 2025
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