
Health & Science
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing dress rehearsal flight Apollo 10. Astronauts Tom Stafford, John Young and Ge ...
Air Date: May 17, 2019
Listen 07:06How to help a kid survive early puberty
From surging hormones and acne to body hair and body odor, puberty can be a rocky transition for any kid.
6 years ago
Why we can’t stop using our phones while driving
Notifications and texts offer immediate gratification some can’t resist when behind the wheel. To kick the habit, some behavior rewiring is needed.
6 years ago
Listen 08:44Why 40% of Philadelphians don’t drink the city’s tap wooder
The city mounted a new campaign to convince Philly residents the water is safe and delicious. But why don't they trust it in the first place?
Air Date: May 16, 2019
Listen 12:58Pennsylvania’s state hospitals: A ‘long history of evolution’ continues with Norristown unit closure
The civil unit at Norristown State Hospital was reserved for civilians, with no criminal record, in need of mental health services. It's expected to close by fall of 2019.
6 years ago
3 medical marijuana changes being considered in Pa.
Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine led a discussion around adding anxiety and Tourette syndrome to the list of conditions to be treated with medical cannabis.
6 years ago
Poll finds most Pennsylvanians think climate change is major public health risk
A majority of Pennsylvanians view the warming climate as a major public health risk, according to a new poll from the Muhlenberg College Public Health Program.
6 years ago
It’s not just measles. What you should know about vaccines for adults
The CDC recommends that adults get multiple vaccines for conditions ranging from tetanus to influenza to cervical cancer.
6 years ago
University begins studying year-round bacteria pollution at N.J. surfing beaches
A research study is underway at surfing beaches in three New Jersey municipalities to better understand the linkage between rainfall and bacteria pollution.
6 years ago
Sweetened-beverage sales drop as a result of soda tax, Penn study finds
Penn researchers found sweetened-beverage sales at groceries, pharmacies and mass retailers fell in the year after the controversial soda tax took effect.
6 years ago
Philly’s next water commissioner wants to keep your H2O clean, green and affordable
Hayman shared ambitions that suggest a renewed focus on customer service for a nationally renowned department that has struggled to gain trust locally.
6 years ago
New Jersey DEP says it’s working with chemical companies to curb PFAS
After a scathing letter from companies, officials said they hope for a voluntary resolution to contamination.
6 years ago
Finding emotional support when your sibling has an addiction
The experience of a brother or sister of someone with a drug addiction is distinct from a parent’s. Siblings may feel guilty they didn’t see signs of a substance problem.
6 years ago
Listen 4:55Siblings also struggle when addiction strikes a family
The basic issue is trust, one expert says: A trust that’s been broken by a brother or sister, and sometimes in deeply painful ways.
6 years ago
Listen 4:49How public health outreach ended a 1990s measles outbreak and what’s different now
From 1989 to 1991, more than 55,000 people got measles. Federal funding and parents embracing vaccines halted the outbreak.
6 years ago
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