Health & Science
N.J. considering supervised injection sites to blunt impact of opioid epidemic
Opposition is expected, but proponents see an effective antidote to the ‘staggering’ toll taken by illegal use of narcotics.
5 years ago
For doctors and patients of color, navigating a healthcare system which favors white people can be challenging and, sometimes, dangerous.
Air Date: March 15, 2019
Listen 50:00Rise in depression among teens, young adults could be linked to social media use
A study finds the percentage of U.S. teens and young adults reporting mental distress, depression and suicidal thoughts and actions has risen significantly in 10 years.
5 years ago
Students in Pa., N.J. skipping class to urge action on climate change
‘What’s the point of preparing for a future if you won’t have one?’ said Philly’s lead organizer, Sabirah Mahmud, 16.
5 years ago
After IVF, what happens to remaining embryos?
A look at the tough choice fertility patients face — and what that’s meant for thousands upon thousands of unused embryos.
5 years ago
Listen 9:40Murphy says N.J. medical marijuana program added 25K patients
New Jersey's medical marijuana program has seen a 150 percent increase in the number of patients participating since Gov. Phil Murphy took office, the Democrat said Thursday.
5 years ago
Devon Still remains focused on the fight against cancer
Leah Still is nearing four years in remission and her father has become an author, motivational speaker, and an inspiration.
5 years ago
Ethicists debate ‘medical aid in dying’ for dementia patients
Lawmakers consider expanding end-of-life options, but not for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
5 years ago
Listen 06:35Japan looks past electric, bets on hydrogen powered cars
Japan has ambitious goals to become the “hydrogen society,” and right now, the focus is on its automakers.
5 years ago
Animal emotions and what they tell us about ourselves
Primatologist Frans de Waal discusses his new book, "Mama's Last Hug" about wide range of emotions that animals display.and what they tell us about ourselves.
Air Date: March 14, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:58Call for global moratorium on creating gene-edited babies
A group of prominent scientists and bioethicists is calling for a global moratorium on any new attempts to bring gene-edited babies into the world.
5 years ago
Overlooked ingredients in medicines can sometimes trigger side effects
Drugmakers add inactive ingredients to stabilize medications and sometimes to help the body absorb active ingredients. But the inactive constituents can cause side effects.
5 years ago
Where will your plastic trash go now that China doesn’t want it?
Last year, China drastically cut back its imports of plastic waste to recycle. Now the U.S. and other wealthy nations must figure out what to do with their discards.
5 years ago
UN: Environment is deadly, worsening mess, but not hopeless
The Earth is sick with multiple and worsening environmental ills killing millions of people yearly, a new U.N. report says.
5 years ago
Nuclear watchdog group, citing potential safety issue at Three Mile Island, wants investigation
Three Mile Island Alert is asking federal regulators to analyze what the group calls a “potentially dangerous and risky condition” at Exelon's Three Mile Island plant.
5 years ago
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