Health & Science
American Cancer Society gives New Jersey mixed reviews on treatment, prevention
The state earned good marks for enacting smoke-free laws and increased access to Medicaid.
6 years ago
In the Poconos, a fight simmers over ‘exceptional’ streams
Resort owners worry the greater protections could hamper future development.
6 years ago
Listen 4:51Starting this year, Pa. schools must test lead in drinking water, or explain why not
A recent report, “Get the Lead Out,” gave Pennsylvania an F for having no requirements that schools address lead in drinking water.
6 years ago
Babies who seem fine at birth may have Zika-related problems later, study finds
Since Zika emerged as a threat to babies, it's been a mystery exactly how much of a danger the mosquito-borne virus poses to children.
6 years ago
‘Dear Doctor’ letters use peer pressure, government warning to stop overprescribing
Too frequently Seroquel is given to people who have Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. The problem with that? Seroquel can be deadly for dementia patients.
6 years ago
Genetic tests can hurt your chances of getting some types of insurance
Taking a genetic test in your 20s or 30s could, indeed, affect your ability to get long-term-care insurance later.
6 years ago
Doctors with disabilities push for culture change in medicine
The Americans with Disabilities Act passed in 1990, But culture change has been slow to take hold in the medical profession.
6 years ago
$4.3M fund to support Delaware River watershed conservation
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are launching a $4.3 million fund to support conservation efforts in the Del. River watershed.
6 years ago
Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Pet
Air Date: August 6, 2018
Listen 04:06Breastfeeding moms go public in Philly for global campaign
Raising awareness about many health benefits of breastfeeding, dozens of moms gather in Philadelphia for the 'Big Latch.'
6 years ago
Listen 1:23Drugs detected in private well water in north central Pennsylvania
Simply put, drugs leave the body and go down the toilet. There are similar types of drugs in similar concentrations in water in Canada, the U.S., and most of Europe.
6 years ago
When doctors struggle with suicide, their profession often fails them
An estimated 300 to 400 doctors kill themselves each year, a rate of 28 to 40 per 100,000 or more than double that of general population.
6 years ago
San Diego researchers measure highest ocean surface temperature in a century
Wednesday's 78.6 degrees Fahrenheit at the pier surpassed a previous record of 78.4 degrees in 1931.
6 years ago
NASA announces crew for first commercial space flights
In 2019, SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule and Boeing's CST-100 Starliner are both scheduled to blast off on test flights with NASA astronauts on board.
6 years ago
It’s ‘Shark Tank’ for global health inventions
Ten participants showcased a variety of innovations, each in different stages of development.
6 years ago
Want a digest of WHYY’s programs, events & stories? Sign up for our weekly newsletter.