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Health & Science

Former Mutter Museum scientist Anna Dhody looks at the camera
Science

Former Mütter Museum forensic anthropologist launches research institute

Longtime Mütter Museum forensic anthropologist Anna Dhody will continue her work analyzing historic samples, but now in a research institute of her own.

2 years ago

medicine on a shelf
Health

These drugs are among those affected by Medicare price negotiations

Here's a look at the drugs and the negotiated prices for Medicare recipients.

2 years ago

This undated image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases shows a colorized transmission electron micrograph of mpox particles (red) found within an infected cell (blue), cultured in the laboratory that was captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick, Md.
Health

A new global health emergency: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and will the virus spread?

Here’s a look at what we know about mpox, and what might be done to contain it.

2 years ago

Close up photo of a mosquito on a leaf
Health

Philly area health officials are seeing cases of dengue fever among travelers as outbreaks grow abroad

More than 3,290 cases of dengue fever have been reported in the U.S. and its territories, with more than half of cases occurring in Puerto Rico.

2 years ago

Kyleigh Thurman sitting in her home
Health

Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, are turned away from ERs despite federal law

According to a national AP analysis, since 2022, over 100 pregnant women in medical distress who sought help from emergency rooms have been turned away or negligently treated.

2 years ago

a sign for Taylor Hospital in front of the hospital
Health

Crozer Health to shutter operating room services at Taylor Hospital by Sept. 1

Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park admits more than 7,000 patients each year and treats more than 28,000 patients in its emergency room.

2 years ago

Crozer-Chester Medical Center is one of the Crozer Health's four hospitals
Health

Who is CHA Partners? Here’s what to know about the New Jersey company looking to buy Delco’s Crozer Health

CHA Partners, a real estate and development company, has bought and sold at least five hospitals in New Jersey prior to its latest bid in Pennsylvania.

2 years ago

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NREL engineers Eric Kozubal, left, and Jason Woods conduct initial research on the Blue Frontier prototype, the first sustainable HVAC system capable of reducing CO2 emissions by 85%. (Photo by Dennis Schroeder/NREL 20175)
The Pulse
Science

Meet two companies vying to make the next generation air conditioner

Air conditioning is a century-old technology, but now companies are racing to reinvent it and lower its large environmental footprint.

2 years ago

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Matt McKenney crumbles blast-frozen raspberries into the desert topping known as raspberry caviar. Blast freezing preserves the shape and texture of the delicate fruits in a way that ordinary freezing can't. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Pulse
Science

Store owners use 'blast freezers' to improve food safety, quality, reduce waste

Blast freezers freeze food super fast and at very low temperatures, which ensures freshness, and cuts down on food waste.

2 years ago

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A sign on a gate stating that part of the Bartram's Garden hiking trail in Philadelphia is closed
Science

What to know about the chemical contamination at Bartram’s Garden

A portion of trail remains closed after testing found small amounts of contamination on the property. Evidence shows similar contamination documented two years ago.

2 years ago

Listen 1:13
A woman ties a bandage around another woman's arm as she prepares to give blood
Health

Delaware Valley blood banks are asking people to roll up their sleeves amid national shortage in donations

Blood donations were down 25% nationally in July compared to the same time last year, according to the American Red Cross.

2 years ago

Listen 1:09
Frozen fish in a commercial freezer. Different river fish, fish cakes, sea bass.
The Pulse
Science

The Big Chill and the Future of Refrigeration

Amid the summer heat, we explore the history and future of cold technology, from innovations in freezing to the next generation of air conditioners.

Air Date: August 9, 2024

Listen 48:57
John Carney and a woman stand behind a podium
Health

Bilingual ‘Captain Westside’ book aims to alleviate medical fears for Wilmington kids

Westside Family Healthcare's new bilingual book aims to boost literacy and ease kids' medical anxieties by combining health education with storytelling.

2 years ago

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Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
Health

Crozer Health has a new suitor. New Jersey-based CHA Partners has signed a letter of intent with Prospect Medical Holdings

An email sent to Crozer employees Wednesday said CHA would work with Healthcare Preferred Partners to transfer the hospital system back to nonprofit status.

2 years ago

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Health

Philadelphia opens first urgent care walk-in clinic for mental health needs

The clinic is funded by the city and officially opens to patients beginning September 3. It will not provide emergency crisis services.

2 years ago

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