Health & Science
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
Listen 1:17Cyanide 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
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
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
Listen 7:16How 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
Listen 8:48One report by a watchdog organization identified nearly 900 health care locations in Greater Philadelphia that are backed by private equity firms.
1 year ago
Listen 4:47Are 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
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
Listen 1:13As emergency rooms see more patients with respiratory complications, hospitals are being asked to test for possible bird flu in humans.
1 year ago
Listen 1:04Measles 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
How single discoveries, public health guidelines, and tragic events can trigger ripple effects in people’s lives.
Air Date: February 21, 2025
Listen 55:43How 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
Listen 10:30Academics 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
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
Listen 51:04Empowering 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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