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Rutgers New Jersey Medical School students are also Bergen Barbers. (Keith Bratcher/Rutgers New Jersey Medical School)
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Rutgers medical students moonlight as Bergen Barbers, doling out haircuts and shaves to patients

The group was inspired by a patient who became depressed and requested a haircut.

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Thousands of resident doctors in Philadelphia want to unionize

They say patient care suffers because of bad working conditions and long hours.

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Thanksgiving Disasters — And How to Avoid Them

We talk with experts ranging from food scientists to ER docs about how to avoid common Thanksgiving disasters.

Air Date: November 22, 2024

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Philly strong: Life lessons from the City of Brotherly Love

We put a spotlight on a few of the people in the Philadelphia area who have found a way to thrive against the odds. We also hear from listeners about finding inner peace.

Air Date: November 21, 2024 12:00 pm

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Here’s how Trump and the GOP may try to weaken Obamacare

Republican control of the White House and Congress sets the stage for potentially seismic changes including curtailing Medicaid and increasing premium costs for millions.

1 year ago

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Addiction treatment in Pa. prisons is improving, new report shows, but experts say significant gaps remain

About 86% of county jails now offer methadone or buprenorphine, medications that are effective in treating opioid use disorder.

1 year ago

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‘Judgment-free zone’: Delaware rolls out harm reduction vending machines

The five vending machines have free items like opioid overdose medication and pregnancy kits. They’re available 24 hours a day.

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Temple deploys AI gun detection system

Temple becomes the first university to deploy ZeroEyes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Delaware.

1 year ago

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three dresses
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So beautiful but so terrible: Academy of Natural Sciences traces the ecology of fashion

Clothes from Drexel University’s Fox Collection dress up a cautionary tale about the environmental impact of the fashion industry.

1 year ago

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Prevent illness, support behavioral health and avoid injuries: How to stay healthy through the holidays

Protect yourself from respiratory viruses, foodborne illnesses and accidents, and find support for mental and behavioral health conditions.

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Newly opened on South Fourth Street, Approved Textiles embraces the humanity of fashion.

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Patients at center of data breach case win $65M settlement against Lehigh Valley Health Network

The class-action lawsuit represented cancer patients whose nude photos and medical information were posted to the dark web by a Russian cybergang in 2023.

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The Threats Facing Trees — and How to Save Them

We look at the threats facing trees around the world, along with new efforts to save them — and help them survive and thrive.

Air Date: November 15, 2024

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What to know about climate change and drought in the Philly region

While climate change did not cause the current drought, scientists say it could be making it worse.

1 year ago

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Birth control and abortion pill requests have surged since Trump won the election

Anti-abortion advocates are pressing Trump for more restrictions on abortion pills.

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