Health & Science
Navigating language and cultural barriers to access health care
Although efforts have been made to break down language barriers, many Latino immigrant families rely on younger generations for translation and interpretation.
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Listen 17:03Delaware botanical garden donates plant waste to help injured birds
Mt. Cuba botanical garden sends its plant waste to help build habitats for injured birds at Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research.
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Listen 3:43Camden train transforms to ‘Polar Express’ for kids battling illnesses
NJ Transit and the Ronald McDonald House teamed up to give the holiday makeover to one of its River Line trains, delighting about 25 children currently staying at the house.
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Houston, we have a tomato: ISS astronauts locate missing fruit (or vegetable)
A missing tomato sparked a mystery for the astronauts on board the International Space Station — and it's finally been solved after months of accusations and intrigue.
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Federal funding cuts threaten vital HIV prevention programs in Delaware
Delaware's HIV prevention programs face an uncertain future, raising concerns about the widespread impact on community health.
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Listen 1:42We explore some of the biggest barriers America’s vulnerable populations face to accessing health care, and how — and whether — they can be overcome.
Air Date: December 8, 2023
Listen 50:31Delaware Valley sees first set of deadlines to pick 2024 health insurance during ACA open enrollment
ACA open enrollment period began Nov. 1. The marketplaces are open to people who do not get insurance coverage through their jobs or other programs.
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Listen 1:1010 things to know about ‘The Pulse,’ the award-winning WHYY News health and science radio show
On any given week, “The Pulse” team is digging around for unique and fascinating health and science topics for the podcast. Here, they share a few fun facts.
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Listen 2:43New Jersey has a new seizure first aid awareness law. A local teen helped make it happen
The legislation was inspired by 17-year-old Paul St. Pierre of Maple Shade.
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Listen :59Temple Health trauma surgeon receives federal grant to study media coverage of gun violence
Dr. Jessica Beard’s prior research found that reporting — particularly TV news — that focuses on single events often causes further harm to shooting victims.
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In 2013, WHYY sought to expand its health and science footprint, and “The Pulse” was born. Here’s how it evolved and how it looks today.
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Listen 2:43Safehouse fights to keep supervised consumption site case alive in Philly as DOJ seeks dismissal
The latest development comes after more than a year and a half of failed settlement negotiations in the federal civil case.
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Listen 1:13For Rite Aid customers in the Philly region, finding a new pharmacy might prove challenging
Local pharmacists are beginning to feel the weight of Rite Aid’s closures, and some might not be able to take on more patients.
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Listen 1:10A former retreat for nuns in Cape May has been transformed into an environmental science center
What was once the the St. Mary by-the-Sea Retreat House now focuses on the migration of different species, including monarch butterflies.
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Listen 1:11Veterinarians say fears about ‘mystery’ dog illness may be overblown. Here’s why
Reports of an "outbreak" of some as yet unidentified canine respiratory illness are scaring dog owners. But veterinarians and researchers aren't panicking.
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