
Health & Science
Drilling under Pa.’s ‘Gasland’ town has been banned since 2010. It’s coming back
“I was played a fool,” said one resident, who will have a gas well running under her land. “This was the most egregious betrayal I’ve experienced."
1 year ago
Wind farm off New Jersey likely to ‘adversely affect’ but not kill whales, feds say
NOAA said there should be no impact to any critical habitat for the North Atlantic right whale, only 360 or so of which remain in the world.
1 year ago
The proposed deal between Jefferson Health and Lehigh Valley Health Network could close by the end of 2024, according to a joint announcement from the hospital systems.
1 year ago
Listen 1:06FDA finds ‘extremely high’ lead levels in cinnamon at Ecuador plant that made tainted fruit pouches
The recalled pouches have been linked to dozens of illnesses in U.S. kids.
1 year ago
New organ donation technique challenges line between life and death
A new organ donation technique can recover more organs from each donor, and organs that are less likely to fail. But some doctors say it’s unethical.
1 year ago
Listen 10:02The Blurred Line Between Life and Death
On this episode, we explore the space between life and death — changing views on where the line is between the two, terminal lucidity, and what happens after we die.
Air Date: December 15, 2023
Listen 49:30EPA proposes new water quality standards for fish living in the Delaware River
Environmentalists have been calling for improved water quality for the endangered Atlantic Sturgeon for more than a decade.
1 year ago
Listen 1:07Why don't doctors screen patients for smell loss? Researchers tell us why
Screenings are a big part of preventative health care, but getting the medical profession to accept a new screening into practice is challenging.
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Listen 8:04Pa. has seen an increase in chronic wasting disease since 2012. While the state has implemented tracking and mitigation efforts, testing is still optional for hunters.
1 year ago
Delaware responds to nursing shortage with ‘Tuition Incentive Program’
Delaware's 'Tuition Incentive Program' aims to alleviate nurse shortages by offering financial support for CNA training and workforce development.
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Listen 1:03Meet the paid medical actors at Jefferson Health trying to unionize amid budget tightening
There’s pressure from a new union inside Jefferson Health for higher worker wages during a period where the umbrella organization is trying to narrow its operating losses.
1 year ago
Listen 1:58Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown and Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol are in contract negotiations with parent company, Prime Healthcare.
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Listen 1:18Philadelphia hospital turns to simpler screening for colon cancer to increase access
To get more people screened for colorectal cancer, Philadelphia doctors at Temple University turn to stool-based take home tests.
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Listen 7:49Navigating language and cultural barriers to access health care
Although efforts have been made to break down language barriers, many Latino immigrant families rely on younger generations for translation and interpretation.
1 year ago
Listen 17:03Delaware botanical garden donates plant waste to help injured birds
Mt. Cuba botanical garden sends its plant waste to help build habitats for injured birds at Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research.
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