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What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.
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No Small Endeavor

What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.

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The Samuel S. Baxter Water Treatment Plant on State Road in Philadelphia, Pa.
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City of Philadelphia requests water, sewer rate hike

The average ratepayer could face a monthly bill of about $91 starting in September, and almost $97 the following year if the increase is approved.

1 year ago

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Tookany Creek
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Cyanide found in Tookany Creek after SPS Technologies fire in Jenkintown

The creek is not used for drinking water, and officials say no other source of drinking water has been affected.

1 year ago

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Bird flu detected in 2 New Jersey counties

Health departments are urging people not to walk their dogs in areas with large numbers of geese.

1 year ago

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The Pulse
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Patients without family or health care proxies face overtreatment or limbo in hospitals

A program matches unrepresented patients with volunteers who can make care decisions for them during health care crises.

1 year ago

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The Gila monster is a venomous lizard found in the Southwestern U.S. and northwestern Mexico’s Sonora. (Bigstock/Jay Pierstorff)
The Pulse
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How experiments with gila monster venom led to blockbuster weight loss drugs like Ozempic

Elon Musk wants to cut funding for scientific research, but the weight loss drugs he promoted also came from government funded basic science.

1 year ago

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Nicholas Perugini stretching someone's leg
Health

As Gov. Shapiro calls for private equity ‘reform’ in Pennsylvania health care, where are investments growing?

One report by a watchdog organization identified nearly 900 health care locations in Greater Philadelphia that are backed by private equity firms.

1 year ago

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A kitten
Health

Are cats at risk of bird flu? What pet owners can do to protect their cats

Veterinary expert Dr. Stephen Cole discusses the risks of bird flu in cats and how pet owners can prevent exposure.

1 year ago

The Rehoboth Beach boardwalk (Butch Comegys for WHYY)
Science

Rehoboth commissioners vote against $20M wastewater partnership

The proposed project would have disposed of 5 million gallons of additional treated wastewater per day from the surrounding Lewes and Wolfe Neck communities.

1 year ago

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Flu shot
Health

Delaware Valley flu cases reach ‘very high’ levels as health providers expand testing for bird flu in humans

As emergency rooms see more patients with respiratory complications, hospitals are being asked to test for possible bird flu in humans.

1 year ago

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human skin covered with measles rash
Health

Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?

Measles can spread incredibly fast — it's one of the world's most contagious diseases, more than flu, polio, COVID, or just about any other infectious disease.

1 year ago

The Pulse
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Ripple Effects

How single discoveries, public health guidelines, and tragic events can trigger ripple effects in people’s lives.

Air Date: February 21, 2025

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A bored businessman sitting at a laptop, procrastinating at work. (Photo Courtesy/Bigstock)
The Pulse
Science

How to overcome your procrastination habit, advice from a psychologist

Psychologist David Maloney, author of "Procrastination Decoded," shares his personal journey and methods for breaking the procrastination habit.

1 year ago

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people protesting with a sign reading RESEARCH IS CHEAPER THAN DISEASE
Science

Academics in N.J., Philly protest Trump administration cuts to scientific research

Rallies in Center City and at Rutgers University were part of a nationwide day of action to speak out against Trump administration cuts.

1 year ago

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Studio 2
Health

H5N1 Bird flu: Your questions, answered

Egg prices are high and the culprit is H5N1 bird flu. Millions of birds have died from the virus itself or in attempts to control the spread. Is an H5N1 pandemic coming?

Air Date: February 19, 2025 12:00 pm

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Blood cancer patient Jenny Ahlstrom and her husband Paul wait together in the hospital as Jenny prepares for a stem cell transplant treatment. (Courtesy of Jenny Ahlstrom)
The Pulse
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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

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