Health & Science
Rediscovering fun: Why grown-ups need to play
Playing doesn't end with childhood. It's important for adults too, just in a different way.
5 years ago
Listen 12:31It wasn’t until a few years ago that researchers defined what really counts, to animals, as play.
5 years ago
Listen 06:44Good news: On mammograms, Philadelphia beats the national average
There’s still a striking disparity between neighborhoods across the city.
5 years ago
Looking at gender’s many sides, and keeping kids’ safety and inclusion in mind
Navigating the world as a young transgender person can be challenging. That’s true even in places some might think it’s safe, like the health-care system.
5 years ago
Listen 4:53Is grass-fed beef really better for the planet? Here’s the science
Researchers are now calling for the world to cut back on its meat consumption. But some advocates say there is a way to eat meat that's better for the planet.
5 years ago
Air pollution may be as harmful to your lungs as smoking cigarettes, study finds
A new study published today in JAMA finds that long-term exposure to slightly elevated levels of air pollution is linked to accelerated development of lung damage.
5 years ago
Excessive fecal bacteria continues to plague N.J. beach
For the fourth consecutive week, a Barnegat Bay beach in northern Long Beach Island is under a swimming advisory due to excessive fecal bacteria, officials said.
5 years ago
Pa., N.J. health experts warn new Trump immigration rule will increase uninsured
The change widens the definition of “public charge” to mean people here legally who get public benefits like Medicaid, food stamps, and housing vouchers.
5 years ago
It’s the go-to drug to treat opioid addiction. Why won’t more pharmacies stock it?
According to federal law, doctors must apply for a special waiver from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to prescribe buprenorphine.
5 years ago
WellSpan Philhaven closure leaves autistic children without care
WellSpan says it's helping families find new service providers, but with a shortage of certified therapists in the region, some families say no one is available fill the gap.
5 years ago
Why is it harder for military families to get behavioral health care?
These families have access to care, but getting appointments can be harder than it is for civilians, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia research says.
5 years ago
Why is there a Hepatitis A outbreak in Philly? One answer: poop
Too much poop on the street has led to an outbreak of of Hepatitis A in some Philly neighborhoods. Could public restrooms fix the problem?
Air Date: August 12, 2019
Listen 13:42From pain to purpose: 5 ways to cope in the wake of trauma
There are strategies to counter the fear — and move forward.
5 years ago
With Congressional blessing, Space Force is closer to launch
The House and the Senate have both proposed plans for Space Force in their versions of the annual defense bill.
5 years ago
Distribution and use of naloxone rise in N.J. and across nation
Various data sources make it clear that easy access to the overdose antidote is critical in preventing opioid deaths.
5 years ago
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