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Health & Science

Immigrants wait to be processed at a border patrol transit center.
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More states extend health coverage to immigrants even as issue inflames GOP

More than 1 million immigrants are covered by state health programs. Several states, including GOP-led Utah, will soon add or expand such coverage.

2 years ago

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Why We Love and Hate Exercising — And How to Do It Either Way

We look at the science of fitness, the evolution of cultural messages surrounding exercise, and how we can overcome inertia to start fitting it into our lives.

Air Date: December 29, 2023

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May Nast arrives for dinner at RiverWalk, an independent senior housing facility, in New York, April 1, 2021. (Seth Wenig/AP)
Health

As pandemic unfolded, deaths of older adults in Pennsylvania rose steeply in abuse or neglect cases

The state saw a large increase in those deaths between 2017 and 2022.

2 years ago

A nurse departs the room of a COVID-19 patient
Health

COVID and flu cases are on the rise as vaccination rates remain low, CDC warns

Experts are concerned that the number of flu and COVID-19 patients in hospitals could peak at around the same time and strain capacity.

2 years ago

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Health

A Philly mom’s message for families dealing with addiction during the holidays

Muriel Alston found a support group for parents of children with substance use disorder “solely by accident.” Now, she’s helping others navigate difficult holiday seasons.

2 years ago

Scientist measured the brainwaves of cud-chewing reindeer, and found that they are similar to those of deep sleep.
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Science

How the real-life Rudolphs get enough rest: Sleep while you chew!

Scientists say reindeer seem to sleep while they chew, allowing them to forage all day in the summertime and still get enough sleep.

2 years ago

An upclose view of someone holding a syringe of the flu vaccine
Health

Flu and COVID infections are rising and could get worse over the holidays, CDC says

High levels of flu-like illnesses were reported last week in 17 states — up from 14 the week before, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.

2 years ago

A woman stares out the window
Health

More people are feeling the weight of collective trauma and winter blues. Here’s how to cope

The winter blues are real, and feel more present these days, an APA study shows. Here’s what psychologists suggest on how to balance our feelings.

2 years ago

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Health

Nurses go out on strike at Lower Bucks and Suburban Community hospitals just before the holiday weekend

Both hospitals are owned by California-based Prime Healthcare. Unionized registered nurses will strike through Dec. 26.

2 years ago

Cartoon about COVID
NPR
Health

Top COVID FAQs of 2023: Staying safe at home, flying tips, shot combos, new variant

This is the year that the COVID-19 pandemic was declared to be no longer a global health emergency.

2 years ago

The Pulse
Science

The Transformative Power of Awe

We talk with Keltner about his new book “Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How it Can Transform Your Life.”

Air Date: December 22, 2023

Listen 48:18
haze at the George Washington Bridge from Fort Lee, N.J.
Science

Orange skies, flash floods, and offshore wind drama: Here are WHYY News’ top climate stories of 2023

Climate change took a big toll on the Philly region this year, featuring everything from wildfire smoke to serious flash floods. And yet, climate solutions abound.

2 years ago

Secretary Xavier Becerra, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Becerra announced Wednesday his agency is seeing record enrollment numbers for Affordable Care Act health plans. (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for National Urban League)
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Health

For the third year in a row, ACA health insurance plans see record signups

More than 19 million people have already signed up for health insurance through the marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act. And you can still enroll through Jan. 16.

2 years ago

This Feb. 13, 2012, file photo shows a Cabot Oil Gas Corp. wellhead in Dimock, Pa.
Science

Drilling under Pa.’s ‘Gasland’ town has been banned since 2010. It’s coming back

“I was played a fool,” said one resident, who will have a gas well running under her land. “This was the most egregious betrayal I’ve experienced."

2 years ago

Land-based wind turbines spin in Atlantic City
Science

Wind farm off New Jersey likely to ‘adversely affect’ but not kill whales, feds say

NOAA said there should be no impact to any critical habitat for the North Atlantic right whale, only 360 or so of which remain in the world.

2 years ago

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