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Health & Science
Earthquakes, storms, fires, disease — they sweep into our communities, often unexpectedly. They don’t happen often, but when they do, ...
Air Date: March 8, 2019
Listen 48:57Some ‘cheaper’ health plans have surprising costs
One health plan from a well-known insurer promises lower premiums — but warns that consumers may need to file their own claims and negotiate over charges from hospitals.
6 years ago
Camden city EMS reports more calls, quicker response times in 2018
Three years after taking over from Virtua, Cooper is meeting a national benchmark for timeliness.
6 years ago
Neighbors urge DEP to deny permits for Bucks County industrial-waste plant
A controversial proposal to build an industrial-wastewater treatment facility in Falls Township is close to regulatory approval after years of contention.
6 years ago
Dinosaur tracks make fresh impression at Valley Forge park
The trace fossils, as they are known, are scattered along a winding trail at Valley Forge National Historical Park, on slabs purchased in 2011 from a nearby commercial quarry.
6 years ago
Despite low youth smoking rates, Del. wants to raise legal age for cigarettes
Even though the number of Delaware teens who smoke is the lowest since the early ‘90s, state lawmakers are pushing a measure to raise the age to buy cigarettes from 18 to 21.
6 years ago
Listen 0:58Chester County investigation of pipeline builder Energy Transfer now includes grand jury
The district attorney's probe of the Mariner East project began in December.
6 years ago
Philadelphia promotes buprenorphine for opioid addiction treatment
A new citywide campaign features those who credit the treatment for their recovery. Health officials want people to know that buprenorphine is available and effective.
6 years ago
Bone marrow transplant renders second patient free of HIV
That result raised hopes that HIV could be eradicated through a medical procedure and cure people of HIV infection.
6 years ago
As bushfire approached, this Australian rancher fought fire with fire
When flames started to burn down the hill toward his family ranch, Charlie Lovick saw his chance: He kept a cool head and took action.
6 years ago
Listen 04:01A large study provides more evidence that MMR vaccines don’t cause autism
There was no overall increased risk for the developmental disorder among those who received the MMR vaccine when compared with those who had not gotten the vaccine.
6 years ago
Upgraded classification for 750 miles of N.J.’s rivers and streams
Deemed the most ecologically sensitive, Category One waterways are protected against any degradation in water quality.
6 years ago
Report: Coal ash contamination widespread in U.S., Pa.
One western Pa. site has arsenic counts 372 times the 'safe' level.
6 years ago
Worth the Wait for Weightlessness?
Beth Moses, Astronaut Trainer for Virgin Galactic, flew aboard its latest test flight as its first passenger. The VSS Unity flew into spa ...
Air Date: March 4, 2019
Listen 06:37China cutback on taking recyclables means more to burn in Chester City
Chester residents have been dealing with the health effects of trash incineration in their community, and an influx of plastic waste has reignited the debate.
6 years ago
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