
Health & Science
Chinese student tests negative for coronavirus, but exchange program ends early
The Chinese exchange student visiting William Penn Charter School who exhibited signs of a respiratory illness tested negative for coronavirus.
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When Philly paramedics arrive, many overdose victims have vanished
As Narcan’s widespread availability saves lives, it complicates treatment efforts.
5 years ago
When insurance won’t cover drugs, Americans make ‘tough choices’ about their health
The majority of Americans have health insurance that includes coverage for prescription drugs. But unfortunately that doesn't ensure that they can afford specific drugs.
5 years ago
Coronavirus in Philly? Don’t panic, say officials as they test exchange student
A Chinese exchange student is being tested for coronavirus because he is exhibiting flu-like symptoms. Philadelphia health officials say: don’t panic.
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On the reservation, asthma is especially tough to control
Since the 1980s, asthma has been increasing across all ages and ethnic groups in the U.S. But it’s a bigger problem among Native Americans.
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Listen 07:18‘The Care We Share’ helps families navigate their children’s complex new medical needs
A new guide gathers information and resources to assist parents with the challenge of providing care in the home.
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Disconnected: Thousands in Delaware lack access to safer public water
In rural and unincorporated parts of fast-growing Sussex County, 98,000 residents rely on private wells. In many areas, the water is tainted, undrinkable.
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Listen 5:44Astronauts finish spacewalk for final fix of international Space Station device
Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station conducted the final spacewalk Saturday to finish a series of repairs on a cosmic ray detector attached to the spacecraft.
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Coronavirus update: What’s new in the evolving outbreak
Saturday's Lunar New Year celebrations were dampened in China by fears over the coronavirus outbreak and travel restrictions affecting 46 million people.
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Social controls, SARS experience help China close off cities
Cutting off access to entire cities with millions of residents to stop a new virus outbreak is a step few countries other than China would consider.
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Montco biopharm firm gets $9M grant to battle China’s new coronavirus
Inovio Pharmaceuticals received a grant to support development of a vaccine against the recently emerged strain of coronavirus.
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New Jersey joins Pa., Del. in screening newborns for a potentially deadly genetic disorder
New Jersey joins Pennsylvania and Delaware in testing babies for spinal muscular atrophy. But the test catches only 95% of cases.
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Saint Joseph’s, Jefferson partner to train future doctors as autism specialists
The collaboration seeks to combine Jefferson's clinical expertise with the work already being done to educate autism professionals at Saint Joseph's Kinney Center for Autism
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Hair can be our crowning glory, a big part of our identity, and a tool for self-expression. We shave it, style it, cut it, dye it — an ...
Air Date: January 23, 2020
Listen 49:12PFAS chemicals found in drinking water nationwide, report says
In Philadelphia, the survey found two of the most commonly researched PFAS chemicals at levels far below the EPA’s recommended limit.
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