
Health & Science
Advocates say PFAS bills would tighten federal control over chemicals
Legislation aims to improve detection, spur cooperation between federal and state governments.
7 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.
7 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."
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 years ago
Hawaii braces for ‘life threatening’ flash flooding, after lane weakens
Hurricane Lane, now downgraded to a tropical storm, is expected to continue to dump heavy rain in Hawaii on Saturday
7 years ago
Drought in Central Europe reveals cautionary ‘hunger stones’ in Czech river
A lengthy drought in Europe has exposed carved boulders, known as "hunger stones," that have been used for centuries to commemorate historic droughts.
7 years ago
School is a place where kids learn about health — everything from nutrition to avoiding STDs. But increasingly, schools across the coun ...
Air Date: August 24, 2018
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