
Health & Science
Diet culture can hurt kids. This author advises parents to reclaim the word ‘fat’
"The chronic experience of weight stigma ... is similar to the research we see on chronic experiences of racism or other forms of bias," Sole-Smith of Burnt Toast Podcast.
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How do you get equal health care for all? A huge new database holds clues
The World Health Organization registry holds 11 million data points — key to addressing global health inequality.
1 month ago
Is gray hair reversible? A new study digs into the root cause of aging scalps
A team of researchers says it has identified the root cause as trapped stem cells. This may lead to more long term grey hair delaying solutions in the near future.
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Why Rejection Hurts So Much — And How to Cope
We explore the experience of rejection — what it feels like, how it functions, and the lessons we can draw from it.
Air Date: April 21, 2023
Listen 50:04White House drug czar eyes Philly’s response to emerging xylazine threat
Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, has been appearing in an increasing number of street drug samples and opioid overdose deaths in Philadelphia and across the U.S.
1 month ago
An overlooked brain system helps you grab a coffee – and plan your next cup
The act of "reaching for a cup of coffee" has scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis finding previously overlooked active areas of the brain.
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New Castle County is attempting to combat drug usage through a new wastewater drug monitoring system.
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One penguin species declines, while another thrives on the western Antarctic Peninsula
Scientists predict that Adélie penguins could disappear from the western Antarctic Peninsula. Researchers at UD and Temple are tracking the changing conditions.
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Listen 13:55WHYY News launches Climate Desk to tackle our changing environment
The newly formed desk reports on how our changing climate affects residents of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
2 months ago
Philly gets poor grade on air quality in new report
The American Lung Association’s findings for the 16-county Philadelphia area give the region a failing grade for a high number of ozone days.
2 months ago
Can capitalism save the planet from a climate crisis?
Many would say capitalism is what drove the climate crisis, and that a solution would depend on a different economic model that prioritizes sustainability and equity.
2 months ago
Listen 6:52Lehigh River one of the most ‘endangered,’ says conservation organization
Warehouses with their massive parking lots threaten the health of the Lehigh River with increased stormwater runoff.
2 months ago
Listen 1:21Thousands participate in ‘Donor Dash’ to raise awareness for organ donation
The 26th annual Gift of Life Donor Dash brought families and loved ones out to Eakins Oval for a 5k run, a 10k run, and 3k walk.
2 months ago
Newly formed island off the coast in Brigantine serves as a haven for federally listed red knot
A naturally formed island in New Jersey’s Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge has provided a haven for migratory birds. Now, the site is being proposed for federal protection.
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