Health & Science
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital closes inpatient behavioral health unit
The cuts to behavioral health care at the 178-bed hospital is a major blow to Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia.
1 month ago
Trump’s victory promises to shake up U.S. energy and climate policy, analysts and activists say
In recent months, Trump railed against wind turbines and electric vehicles, which experts say would help curb climate pollution.
1 month ago
How health care could change under the new Trump administration
Trump's victory gives a broader platform to critics of federal health programs. He may try to weaken the Affordable Care Act and cut funding for Medicaid coverage.
1 month ago
Does it matter what time you take your medicine?
Years of research show it matters when a patient takes medicine. So why don't drugs come with those instructions?
1 month ago
Listen 9:48Practice in the dark: a student athlete’s guide to waking up before dawn
Corinne Carlson, a student athlete, shares how early morning rowing practice affects how she schedules her sleep, and her life.
1 month ago
Listen 4:16Did Philadelphia’s soda tax have an impact on people’s health?
A new study shows the soda tax made a small difference in slowing down weight gain, which researchers argue is still important.
1 month ago
Listen 1:44Can night owls become morning larks — and should they?
What science has to say about what makes someone a night owl, whether it’s bad for your health, and if it’s even possible to change.
1 month ago
Listen 8:46Even as Delaware cancer rates are declining, there’s still persistent disparities in cases. Experts emphasize the need for early detection.
1 month ago
Listen 1:34What Makes Our Circadian Clocks Tick
As the days grow shorter, we take a look at how changes to our circadian clocks affect our health.
Air Date: November 1, 2024
Listen 48:58ACA open enrollment kicks off Nov. 1 in Pa., N.J. and Del. Here’s what you need to know
This year’s open enrollment for health insurance coverage in 2025 includes boosted tax credits and new eligibility for DACA recipients.
2 months ago
The funding is part of $3 billion for ports nationwide to tackle climate change and air pollution.
2 months ago
Listen 1:06Pa. AG sues Prospect Medical Holdings for ‘corporate looting’
Attorney General Michelle Henry said Crozer Health, Delaware County’s four-hospital system, is suffering from the ill effects of private equity.
2 months ago
Listen 1:05Volunteers with the Positive Women’s Network, Pennsylvania chapter are urging support for HIV prevention, reproductive health care and addiction programs.
2 months ago
How a Trump victory could stall offshore wind expansion
Trump said he would stop offshore wind on “day one” should he win the election. The wind industry worries about delays to permits and proponents worry about jobs.
2 months ago
Listen 5:56The state's Department of Environmental Protection is investigating a potential case of tampering with water testing samples that showed high mercury levels in Upper Township.
2 months ago
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