
Health & Science
The price of a gunshot: Health impacts and the cost of violence on Latinos
Gun violence suffered by Latinos in the U.S. has increased. Survivors often face a difficult road ahead that includes medical bills and accessing mental health resources.
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Listen 10:08La violencia armada que sufren los latinos en Estados Unidos ha aumentado. Los sobrevivientes deben atravesar un arduo camino que incluye elevados costos médicos y dificultade
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Delaware health officials celebrate bright spots in recent drug overdose data
Statistics released earlier this month reveal a slight decrease in overdose deaths for the first time in 10 years.
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Pa., N.J. to receive millions for solar energy projects that will benefit residents with low income
The solar projects will lower energy bills for overburdened residents of the Philadelphia region, federal officials say.
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Philly manufacturer of military robot dogs is a target of Gaza war protests
Pennovation’s Ghost Robotics has embraced the weaponization of its robots.
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The American Ornithological Society will remove people’s names from birds. Many of those birds are now named after prominent Philadelphia scientists.
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Listen 4:59Has the plant-based meat revolution fizzled out?
Plant-based meat made a big splash when it first launched, but now sales have fallen, and two leading companies laid off workers. And yet some restaurants continue to grow.
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Listen 11:00Some researchers say plastic recycling is a 'fraud' — What do we do now?
Only about five percent of plastics produced annually are recycled in the U.S. So how much plastic is five percent? And will recycling that amount make a difference?
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Listen 11:00From cold washing to detergent sheets: greener options for laundry
How we do our laundry has gotten an eco-friendly makeover — but do greener options impact the cleaning power of our wash cycle?
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Listen 10:53Health officials warn of rise in ‘highly contagious’ whooping cough in Philadelphia region
Health officials say the only way to confirm you have whooping cough is to get a diagnosis.
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What’s behind Philadelphia’s soaring STI rates?
Younger people, between the ages of 15 and 24, have some of the highest rates of infection.
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Living Greener — One Decision at a Time
In honor of Earth Day, we explore everyday choices that can impact the environment in big ways.
Air Date: April 19, 2024
Listen 56:22Philly, meet the new normal of spring allergy season
Tree and grass pollen are at extreme levels, according to local pollen counts. Experts say climate change is to blame for longer allergy seasons.
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Listen 1:05Delaware faces persistent health disparities, particularly for Black maternal health
Health disparities for Black maternity remain a challenge in Delaware. Advocates say the problem stems from systemic racism, implicit bias and injustice.
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Listen 1:32Drexel University is phasing out herbicides, pesticides on campus grounds
Researchers say weed killers can harm the environment and pose potential human health risks.
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