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Health & Science
STDs are up in Philadelphia, across the country
Some of the increase can be attributed to lax protection habits.
6 years ago
Listen 1:41Asian wasp’s arrival in S. Jersey brings hope to scientists, farmers fighting stink bugs
It looks harmless, but the samurai wasp is a skillful warrior.
6 years ago
Listen 6:14Lewes residents alerted about elevated lead levels in tapwater
The public should be mindful — but health concerns are minimal.
6 years ago
Delaware hospital curtails opioid prescriptions in effort to combat addiction
Christiana Care has cut opioid prescribing by as much as half in some departments by adopting guidelines and best practices for post-surgical recovery.
6 years ago
Pa. locks down all prisons after a surge in staff illnesses
Pa.'s state prisons are on lockdown after staff members required treatment in recent weeks from exposure to a yet-unidentified substance described as a liquid synthetic drug.
6 years ago
Advocates say PFAS bills would tighten federal control over chemicals
Legislation aims to improve detection, spur cooperation between federal and state governments.
6 years ago
Guests: Steve Twedt, Marcel Bonn-Miller, Shalawn James Medical marijuana was legalized in Pennsylvania more than ...
Air Date: August 29, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:00To promote breastfeeding among women of color, Philly campaign features black moms
Philadelphia's Department of Public Health has launched a new campaign to promote breastfeeding, especially among women of color.
6 years ago
Listen 1:16Record high number of STD infections in U.S., as prevention funding declines
"It is time that President Trump and Secretary Azar declare STDs in America a public health crisis."
6 years ago
Hurricane Maria caused 2,975 deaths In Puerto Rico, independent study estimates
Independent researchers from George Washington University have estimated that Hurricane Maria caused 2,975 deaths in Puerto Rico in the six months following the storm.
6 years ago
First confirmed human rabies death reported in Delaware since 1941
It’s been 77 years since Delaware had a confirmed human death from rabies; the second in the United States this year.
6 years ago
Mental health and black communities
Guests: Delane Casiano, Karriem Salaam, Howard Stevenson African Americans are more likely to report mental healt ...
Air Date: August 27, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:59NASA Science Visualization Labs’ Ernie Wright has created a beautiful visual compliment to De Bussey’s classic piano composition, ...
Air Date: August 27, 2018
Listen 06:30To prove a point, Drexel prof goes on monthlong McDonald’s diet
She says the 2004 movie 'Super Size Me' sent the wrong message, and she wants to destigmatize fast food.
6 years ago
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