
Health & Science
Excessive fecal bacteria continues to plague N.J. beach
For the fourth consecutive week, a Barnegat Bay beach in northern Long Beach Island is under a swimming advisory due to excessive fecal bacteria, officials said.
6 years ago
Pa., N.J. health experts warn new Trump immigration rule will increase uninsured
The change widens the definition of “public charge” to mean people here legally who get public benefits like Medicaid, food stamps, and housing vouchers.
6 years ago
It’s the go-to drug to treat opioid addiction. Why won’t more pharmacies stock it?
According to federal law, doctors must apply for a special waiver from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to prescribe buprenorphine.
6 years ago
WellSpan Philhaven closure leaves autistic children without care
WellSpan says it's helping families find new service providers, but with a shortage of certified therapists in the region, some families say no one is available fill the gap.
6 years ago
Why is it harder for military families to get behavioral health care?
These families have access to care, but getting appointments can be harder than it is for civilians, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia research says.
6 years ago
Why is there a Hepatitis A outbreak in Philly? One answer: poop
Too much poop on the street has led to an outbreak of of Hepatitis A in some Philly neighborhoods. Could public restrooms fix the problem?
Air Date: August 12, 2019
Listen 13:42From pain to purpose: 5 ways to cope in the wake of trauma
There are strategies to counter the fear — and move forward.
6 years ago
With Congressional blessing, Space Force is closer to launch
The House and the Senate have both proposed plans for Space Force in their versions of the annual defense bill.
6 years ago
Distribution and use of naloxone rise in N.J. and across nation
Various data sources make it clear that easy access to the overdose antidote is critical in preventing opioid deaths.
6 years ago
The swaying power of scented spaces isn’t always right under our nose
Can you lift the mood of a public space with a fragrance?
6 years ago
American with no medical training ran center for malnourished Ugandan kids. 105 died
Renee Bach founded a charity that went on to care for over 900 severely malnourished babies and children. Now she is being sued by two of the mothers whose children died.
6 years ago
Hahnemann residency programs draw winning bid of $55M from local health systems
A group of six local health systems outbid Reading-based Tower Health for the residency slots that had been assigned to Hahnemann University Hospital.
6 years ago
'We don't build them like we used to' — Why new houses aren’t made of brick
In place of brick, builders are embracing new materials and wood-frame construction. The reasons why come down to changing economic, cultural and environmental dynamics.
6 years ago
Listen 08:54How Buildings Impact Our Lives
From bungalows to skyscrapers, farmhouses to condos, brownstones to corner shops, buildings define the spaces of our lives. They are our ...
Air Date: August 9, 2019
Listen 49:15To slow global warming, U.N. warns agriculture must change
The way we produce food and manage land must change radically if humans hope to avoid catastrophic global temperature rise, according to a new report.
6 years ago
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