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Health

Philadelphia nurse and patient advocate to testify before the U.S. Department of Labor on fighting insurance denials

Nearly 1 in 5 people say they’ve experienced a health insurance denial within the past year, according to a national survey.

2 years ago

Heidi Barr and Susan Phillips
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Climate Fixers: The PA Flax Project wants to use a ‘climate-positive’ plant to transform the fashion industry

The cooperative of farmers and textile producers wants to jump-start flax production to provide more linen clothing as an alternative to fossil fuel-based synthetic fibers.

2 years ago

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Camden County Health Department reports 2nd case of West Nile virus

To date, there have been 15 human cases of West Nile Virus in New Jersey for 2024.

2 years ago

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How Jefferson Health went from $78M in the red to turning a profit

The Jefferson Health enterprise — which includes 18 hospitals, a university and a health insurance company — transformed its financial situation in the past year.

2 years ago

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The Pulse
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Philadelphia program allows students to tap into healing power of music

Beyond the Bars pulls techniques from music therapy to help students tie music and social-emotional learning together.

2 years ago

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A medical professional prepares a vaccine syringe.
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A winter season of flu, RSV and more COVID is coming. Delaware Valley health experts say it’s time to get vaccinated

New updated vaccines for flu and COVID-19, as well as protection against RSV for infants and seniors, will be available this fall.

2 years ago

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Tony Michels
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Climate Fixers: A 20,000-square-foot Philly building ditched natural gas by tapping into the heat beneath our feet

Dozens of large buildings and homes throughout the Philly region use geothermal. For the German Society of Pa., “it was a no-brainer.”

2 years ago

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Researchers and scientists will convene in Philadelphia to explore the future of psychedelic research

The academic conference is open to researchers, students and the public. Topics will include psychedelics, mental health and metaphysics.

2 years ago

Miss New Jersey Elizabeth Mendel and Assemblywoman Andrea Katz
Health

N.J. lawmaker wants to create an office to combat eating disorders

Andrea Katz, who represents Burlington and Atlantic counties, introduced a bill to create the Office of Disordered Eating Prevention within the state’s health department.

2 years ago

A water researcher pours a water sample into a smaller glass container for experimentation as part of drinking water and PFAS research
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Attorneys plan to sue Del. company under federal environmental act

Gore, known for the Gore-Tex fabric, is accused of improperly disposing of hazardous waste into sewers and the air.

2 years ago

A person holds a Nalgene water bottle
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N.J. American Water launches reusable water bottle filling station grant program

The program prioritizes communities of color, economically disadvantaged neighborhoods and towns with a history of water contamination.

2 years ago

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Another New Jersey offshore wind project runs into turbulence

Leading Light Wind is asking the state's Board of Public Utilities to give it a pause through December on its plan to build an offshore wind farm off Long Beach Island.

2 years ago

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The Pulse
Science

What Teeth Tell us About Survival on Earth

Zoologist Bill Schutt says teeth are power tools for survival. He joins us to talk about his new book “Bite.”

Air Date: September 3, 2024

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A doctor leans forward as she vaccinates a young child, who is crying as she is held by her mother.
Health

Philadelphia-area health experts see shift in attitudes on vaccination in ‘post-COVID’ era

Misinformation, distrust in medical providers, politics and experiences during the height of COVID are playing into people’s views of vaccination, experts say.

2 years ago

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Matt Siegfrield showing the types of plastic they recycle
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Climate Fixers: Curbside recycling is broken. In Kensington, Rabbit Recycling will take anything

Rabbit Recycling, whose tagline is "Zero waste in a bucket," will recycle all your household trash for a fee.

2 years ago

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