Health & Science
Who gets to be called ‘doctor’?
Go to med school, earn an M.D. and the “Dr.” honorific gets tacked on to your last name. Some women — and Ph.D.s — say they get the courtesy title, and respect, less often.
7 years ago
Listen 06:49For some people who stutter, fluent speech is overrated
While researchers are working toward a "cure," some stutters consider that prospect “a little bit eugenic” and say it’s time to embrace neurodiversity.
7 years ago
Listen 10:41Should we call little girls beautiful?
Many parents bristle when people call their daughters beautiful. They worry that it sets girls up for only valuing their looks. For others, it’s not that big of a deal.
7 years ago
Listen 07:01Pros and cons of “Medicare for All”; the future of the DOJ
Guests: Katie Benner, David Rubin, Matt Bruenig The idea of a single-payer healthcare system has been gaining p ...
Air Date: January 10, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00N.J. bald eagles continues to thrive, survey finds
It was another good year for New Jersey’s bald eagles, a study released by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife found.
7 years ago
Medieval woman’s hidden art career revealed by blue teeth
Scientists discover more evidence that suggest female artisans 1,000 years ago were not as rare as previously thought.
7 years ago
NFL drops appeal over dementia claims in concussion case
The NFL abruptly dropped its plan Wednesday to challenge approved dementia diagnoses in a landmark concussion case.
7 years ago
Peoples Gas unveils high-tech methane leak detection system
Utilities across Pennsylvania are required by law to look for leaks.
7 years ago
Opioid prescription database helps Pa. doctors find at-risk patients
The prescription drug monitoring program has led to a 20 percent drop in opioid prescriptions in Pennsylvania, according to the state health department.
7 years ago
Pa. updates plan to fight opioid addiction
The new year is also bringing a new push to pass legislation that would allow Department of Health to declare a "public health emergency."
7 years ago
Alzheimer’s disease may develop differently in African-Americans, study suggests
Scientists have found a biological clue that could help explain why African-Americans appear to be more vulnerable than white Americans to Alzheimer's disease.
7 years ago
Growing opioid crisis adds to Puerto Rico’s problems
The opioid crisis in Puerto Rico has not reached the epidemic levels of the U.S. mainland, but officials worry it will catch up soon.
7 years ago
The science of fitness and how to make it a habit
Guests: Gretchen Reynolds, Martin Gibala, Angela Duckworth Researchers are continuing to find out about even more ...
Air Date: January 7, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Delaware sees decline in primary care doctors
It’s getting more difficult to find a primary care doctor in Delaware, especially in the southern part of the state.
7 years ago
Listen 1:14Is it a nasty cold or the flu?
It's that time of year again. You wake up with a scratchy throat, stuffy nose, a little achy — maybe a fever. Is it a classic head cold, or do you need to be more concerned?
7 years ago
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