
Health & Science
Trump administration takes another swipe at ‘Obamacare’
At stake are billions in payments to insurers with sicker customers.
7 years ago
Doctors fear Pa.’s looser fireworks law will lead to more injuries
The most common injury cited in the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s report involved hands.
7 years ago
Portuguese man-of-war washes ashore in Wildwood Crest
For the fourth consecutive summer season, a Portuguese man-of-war has been found on a New Jersey beach.
7 years ago
As drug overdose deaths continue to soar, cities hit hard by the opioid crisis are considering a controversial new proposal: safe injecti ...
Air Date: July 6, 2018
Listen 49:19Lessons from Vancouver: U.S. cities consider supervised injection facilities
Vancouver is home to North America’s first, public supervised injection facility — and an explosion of spin-offs designed to prevent overdose deaths.
7 years ago
Listen 35:14Scientists hope lab-grown embryos can save rhino species from extinction
Only two of these rhinos are still alive, both females living in a sanctuary in Kenya and protected around the clock by armed guards.
7 years ago
For women over 30, there may be a better choice than the Pap smear
Even if guidelines do change for women over 30, the Pap smear is still important for women ages 21-29.
7 years ago
Fact check: Can carcinogens released while barbecuing be absorbed through the skin?
Environmental toxicologist Trevor Penning says there’s no need to change your barbecue garb just yet.
7 years ago
Scientists capture first birth of a planet
An international team of scientists has discovered a young planet — just 5 or 6 million years old — forging its own path through space and likely growing along the way.
7 years ago
Excessive heat taking toll on health in region
The above-normal temperatures are resulting in cases of dehydration that can develop into heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
7 years ago
Spotted lanternfly battle is on: Can Pennsylvania stop this invasive threat to trees and plants?
The pest has spread to 13 southeastern counties. The rush is on to kill it.
7 years ago
Philly-area residents cope with relentless heat
Dangerous heat levels continue in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. People are dealing with it in many ways this week as they work or play.
7 years ago
Why beaches are usually cooler during heat wave afternoons
It’s courtesy of the sea breeze effect.
7 years ago
Guests: Michael Slepian, Maurice Schweitzer How many secrets are you keeping? Most of us hold about 13 in our minds. Researchers h ...
Air Date: July 2, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:06Celebrating the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of July
Independence Day is sandwiched between the start of the dog days of summer and Aphelion. The dog days of summer are traditionally ...
Air Date: July 2, 2018
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