
Health & Science
With coal consumption down, production ticks up from some Appalachian mines
U.S. coal companies also ramped up production as demand in China increased.
7 years ago
Vaccine against this year’s flu more effective than portrayed, CDC says
CDC recommends vaccination because it still may provide protection against an array of influenza viruses.
7 years ago
Before Huntington’s: Seeking adventure while she’s able
Dogged by the specter of a disorder that feels like genetic destiny, a woman challenges her body and mind to do new things.
7 years ago
Listen 8:14Spark Therapeutics sets price for pioneering gene therapy
The Philadelphia-based company announced Wednesday that its recently-approved gene therapy, which has the potential to cure a rare form of blindness, will cost $850,000.
7 years ago
Philly program steps up efforts with families, schools to address early psychosis in kids
Psychosis is a set of experiences that relate to finding reality confusing or unclear. Not all people who experience it have schizophrenia.
7 years ago
Listen 4:54Federal repeal of fracking regulations affects relatively small amount of Pa. land
7 years ago
Philadelphia science history museum taking new name
The current Chemical Heritage Foundation will become the Science History Institute to reflect its broadening collections and interests.
7 years ago
DRBC’s new rule would protect against frack-waste contamination, officials say
7 years ago
Recognizing signs of drug problems in college students home for vacation
Frank Greenagel specializes in addiction recovery at the Center for Alcohol Studies at Rutgers University. He sat down with "Morning Edition" host Jennifer Lynn.
7 years ago
Listen 6:20‘It will kill you’: Philly outreach workers keep making rounds as bitter cold snap continues
Even in bitterly cold weather, homeless people with addictions are often hesitant to take shelter if it means going to another part of the city and going through withdrawal.
7 years ago
Listen 2:53The numbers are in: Here’s how ACA open enrollment went in Pa., N.J., and Del.
The number of people who signed up for insurance through the Affordable Care Act dipped slightly in all three states, despite Trump administration efforts to curtail the law.
7 years ago
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