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Health & Science

George School senior, Julia Carrigan, preparing for a film shoot in La Paz, Bolivia. (Photo courtesy of Emily Blanck)
Health

Stranded in South America: ‘Our embassy and state department have failed us’

As South American countries close their borders, those trying to get back to the U.S. encounter dead ends.

5 years ago

A bottle of hydroxychloroquine.(Courtesy of Susan Hauk)
Health

People with autoimmune issues find critical drug scarce after Trump touts it for COVID-19

Used to treat conditions such as lupus, hydroxychloroquine is in short supply for those who need it. But they haven’t been proven to work on COVID-19.

5 years ago

(Courtesy of Jonathan Lai)
The Pulse
Science

Why We Need Friends — Especially Now

We rely on our friends for all kinds of things — companionship, laughter, and right now — support in times of crisis. But it’s ...

Air Date: March 27, 2020

Listen 49:04
It’s normal for friendships to end. How can we approach that in a way that minimizes damage — and leads to healing? (motortion/Big Stock Photos)
The Pulse
Science

The painful path of friend break ups

It’s normal for friendships to end. How can we approach that in a way that minimizes damage — and leads to healing?

5 years ago

Listen 11:14
Bloodfed aegypti (David F Duneau)
Science

How bats, mosquitoes, humans and other mammals factor into the coronavirus story

Viruses travel, and sometimes jump from species to species. Which ones are a part of the coronavirus journey?

5 years ago

Elise Aminah Dorr-Dorynek is a Medical Reserve Corps volunteer of almost 20 years. She talked to press Thursday about what it’s like to administer COVID-19 testing. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

‘No better antidote to anxiety than doing something’: Meet the Medical Reserve Corps volunteers fighting coronavirus

The corps’ 3,200-plus members are medical and nonmedical volunteers deployed by the city to assist during major emergencies.

5 years ago

The White House is reflected in a puddle, Friday March 22, 2019, in Washington, as news breaks that the special counsel Robert Mueller has concluded his investigation into Russian election interference and possible coordination with associates of President Donald Trump. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo)
Health

Watch live: White House holds briefing as officials work on new coronavirus guidelines

Trump has said he would like people in parts of the country that have not experienced massive outbreaks to be able to go back to work

5 years ago

Jack Freedman poses for a photo with licensed practical nurse Kimberly Charleston (left), clinical manager Megan Corbo (middle) and nurse Dawn Pye. Charleston has self-quarantined following a screening process instituted by her employer, Lincoln Healthcare, to send home anyone who lives with someone who may have had contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19. (Courtesy of Al Freedman)
Keystone Crossroads
Health

‘In harm’s way’: Home care workers on the frontline against COVID-19

In normal times, these high-touch and often low-paid jobs provide a critical link to the outside world. Now, workers worry about the health implications of the job.

5 years ago

Listen 4:10
Two Market-Frankford Line cars lifted for repairs at the 69th Street SEPTA repair shop. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Health

Two more SEPTA workers diagnosed with COVID-19, transit union bulk orders hand sanitizer

Three SEPTA workers have tested positive for COVID-19. Two of the three work in maintenance while the third works at the agency headquarters.

5 years ago

COVID-19 testing facility at Penn Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
The Why
Health

Pa. hospitals can’t handle predicted surge of COVID-19 patients

State officials have sounded alarms to "flatten the curve." But hospitals in Philly and across Pa. probably won't be able to handle a predicted influx of coronavirus cases.

Air Date: March 26, 2020

Listen 16:41
Nurses with ChristianaCare wait for the next vehicle to arrive to test people for the coronavirus on Friday, March 13, 2020, at the Riverfront complex in downtown Wilmington, Del. (Butch Comegys for WHYY)
Health

First Delawarean dies from coronavirus as case count rises to 130

The first Delawarean to die was a 66-year-old Sussex County man who was hospitalized out of state and critically ill with underlying health conditions.

5 years ago

(Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Health
Billy Penn

How much money will Philly residents get from the federal coronavirus aid package?

The stimulus program also includes increased unemployment benefits — even for gig workers.

5 years ago

Residents from St. Joseph's Senior Home are helped on to buses in Woodbridge, N.J., Wednesday, March 25, 2020. (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
Health

N.J. unemployment claims soar 2,000%, ‘major disaster’ declared

The numbers on a national level are equally sobering: a record 3.3 million Americans filed for the unemployment benefits in a single week.

5 years ago

Emergency procedures have been put into place to allow state lawmakers to vote on bills remotely. (Dani Fresh for Keystone Crossroads)
Health

Philly gives up on reopening Hahnemann for COVID-19 patients; Pa.’s unemployment compensation rates soar

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate has risen the fourth most in the country. At least 649,967 people have filed for compensation in under two weeks.

5 years ago

(Bigstock/heller760)
Health

Open a window: It’s the best thing you can do for your health when stuck at home

Indoor air is often worse than outdoor air due to trapped toxins, household appliance emissions and allergens from pets and dust mites.

5 years ago

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