
Health & Science
‘Reluctant psychonaut’ Michael Pollan embraces the ‘new science’ of psychedelics
"Why should a drug from a mushroom help people deal with their mortality?"
7 years ago
Delaware readies coordinated effort to fight addiction, improve mental health care
Gov. Carney: “We know there’s a huge cost. There’s no price you can put on the loss of a loved one. And that motivation needs to be with us as we implement this action plan.”
7 years ago
Dutch researchers uncover dirty jokes in Anne Frank’s diary
Experts on Anne's diary said the newly discovered text reveals more about her development as a writer than it does about her interest in sex.
7 years ago
Poll: Young adults feel stress of long-term care
According to the poll, a third of American adults under age 40 have already provided care for an older relative or friend.
7 years ago
Delaware program pairs counselors, cops to help suspects with mental illness
The program is funded by a $73,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
7 years ago
Guests: Susan Higginbothem, Tony Lapp, Azucena Ugarte The disturbing abuse allegations by four women against New ...
Air Date: May 14, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Scientists experiment with congressional candidacy in Pennsylvania, around U.S.
More than 50 scientists are running for federal office this year. Right now, the vast majority of people in Congress have backgrounds in law, business, or politics.
7 years ago
Listen 3:59Study: Teen depression rates soared in recent years
Rates of major depression are up 63 percent among teens, and are up nearly 50 percent among young adults.
7 years ago
Can a cocktail of vitamins and steroids cure a major killer in hospitals?
Scientists have launched two large studies to test a treatment that could have an enormous impact on the leading cause of death in American hospitals — sepsis.
7 years ago
17-year-old osprey, one of N.J.’s oldest, still mates, raises young
One of the oldest living ospreys ever recorded in New Jersey returned to his bayside home to nest and roost.
7 years ago
Tobacco smoke residue can become airborne again indoors
Drexel researchers suggest that after becoming gaseous again, smoke residue compounds can attach themselves to tiny air particles that come inside through an HVAC system.
7 years ago
It’s been an unusually bad allergy season. Here’s why it may be getting worse
It's been an unusually bad season for allergy sufferers. There is more pollen in the air than normal for this time of year, and it may not get much better anytime soon.
7 years ago
Listen 5:37Drexel study: Tobacco smoke residue can become airborne again indoors
You might be breathing chemical residue from tobacco smoke in indoor spaces where no one has smoked for years.
7 years ago
Wolf, Pa. Legislative Black Caucus pledge to reduce gun violence
The new effort offers $1.5 million for distribution to community groups around the state working to prevent or respond to gun violence.
7 years ago
Dr. Henry Anonymous, homosexuality, and the DSM
Guests: Ain Gordon, Lance Wahlert At the 1972 American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Conference, Philadelp ...
Air Date: May 8, 2018 10:00 am
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