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Health & Science

Joel Sacris,
Health

Jefferson University student chosen for NFL Program seeking to diversify sports medicine pipeline

Working with trained professionals at the team facilities, students will observe and participate in the care of the NFL players.

2 years ago

Media-resident Jacqueline Vakil and her 4-year-old son, James.
Health

Discontinued asthma medication sends Philly-area patients scrambling, in some cases to the emergency room

Some Philadelphia-area doctors say admissions to intensive care and asthma deaths among children have gone up this year, partly because of supply issues.

2 years ago

Listen 2:25
A large brush fire at Wharton State Forest on Friday, July 5, 2024. (6abc)
Science

Sparked by fireworks, New Jersey forest fire is 90% contained, authorities say

The blaze was burning in a section of the forest in Tabernacle Township near the Batona Campground and Apple Pie Hill.

2 years ago

Rocks and the bay are seen along Bay Point
Science

As sea levels rise, Philly and Camden are at risk of being inundated with raw sewage, study finds

With climate-related flood risk rising, cities are confronting outdated sewer systems that could result in sewage backing up into basements and streets.

2 years ago

Listen 1:18
The Pulse
Science

Degrees of Freedom

We’ll look at freedom from different perspectives.

Air Date: July 5, 2024

Listen 49:12
TruClear Water Solutions
Science

Making a ‘forever chemical’ no longer forever: Bucks County officials propose new way to remove PFAS

Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority officials say technology utilizing low-voltage electricity is safer for the environment.

2 years ago

Pharmacist filling a prescription
Health
Spotlight PA

ADHD patients in Pa. struggle to find medication and maintain normalcy amid ongoing shortage

Shortages of ADHD medications have forced patients to ration and to spend hours calling different pharmacies to get prescriptions filled.

2 years ago

Biden Emergency Abortions
Health

In wake of Supreme Court ruling, Biden administration tells doctors to provide emergency abortions

The Health and Human Services agency will also resume investigations into complaints against emergency rooms in Idaho.

2 years ago

wind turbines
Science

U.S. gives key approval to Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey

The project would be built between Atlantic City and Long Beach Island in southern New Jersey. It would generate 2,800 megawatts, enough to power 1 million homes.

2 years ago

Cooper Hospital
Health

Cooper Health officially acquires South Jersey health system, renames Cape Regional flagship hospital

The deal between the two South Jersey health systems follows a spate of recent hospital mergers and acquisitions in the region.

2 years ago

Listen :58
Dr. Amber Higgins
Health

ChristianaCare doctors seek to ‘start healing process’ after resounding vote to form system’s first labor union

The union will include about 500 staff physicians at three hospitals in Delaware and Maryland and a stand-alone emergency center.

2 years ago

Listen 1:40
Malaika Felts with a child
Science

Kids can spend more time outdoors when provided with shade, study finds

Researchers say shade can increase outdoor activities by an average of 14 minutes.

2 years ago

Listen 1:17
Remote Area Medical hosts pop-up clinics in cities across the country to offer free medical, dental and vision care for adults and children. The clinics are staffed by local providers who volunteer their time and clinical skills. (Courtesy Remote Area Medical)
Health

Free medical, dental and vision care: A pop-up clinic is coming to Philly, and it needs volunteers

Remote Area Medical’s free clinic in Philadelphia is scheduled for Aug. 24 and 25. Health services are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.

2 years ago

Listen 1:14
Millions of pounds of blueberries are being harvested in South Jersey. (David Matthau/WHYY)
Science

N.J.’s world-famous blueberries are at the height of their season. Here’s why they’re so good

The New Jersey Blueberry Advisory Council's chairman said the state's soil is what makes the Jersey blueberry so special.

2 years ago

Kareem Mims, prevention health care coordinator at Prevention Point Philadelphia in Kensington, prepares a rapid HIV test, which involves a small finger prick and results in about 60 seconds. (Nicole Leonard/WHYY)
Health

As Philly health providers push HIV testing, advocates stress the role of syringe services programs to keep infections down

Prevention Point Philadelphia in Kensington offers HIV testing every day. The organization also has the largest syringe services programs in the city.

2 years ago

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