Health & Science
Farming can be a mentally taxing job. Farmers in Delaware have some new help to manage their stress
The Delaware Farm Bureau is offering mental health support for farmers, who face challenges in the fields and making ends meet.
3 years ago
Managing the Challenges of Motherhood
Moms are under constant pressure to do it all — and it takes a toll on their well-being. We explore the myth of the perfect mom.
Air Date: May 5, 2023
Listen 49:354 dangers that most worry AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton
Geoffrey Hinton, the “godfather of artificial intelligence,” recently resigned his job at Google to share his concerns that unchecked AI development could threaten humanity.
3 years ago
Why viral reservoirs are a prime suspect for long COVID sleuths
More evidence has emerged indicating that some people seem to harbor "viral reservoirs'' after their initial illness has passed.
3 years ago
America has a loneliness epidemic. Here are 6 steps to address it
Lacking connection can increase the risk for premature death to levels comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to a new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General.
3 years ago
Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general
The U.S. surgeon general says loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually.
3 years ago
Nearly a third of nurses nationwide say they are likely to leave the profession
A new survey found that the ongoing shortage of nurses is likely to continue for years to come.
3 years ago
After 30 years, a Philly ‘safe haven’ for addiction treatment has quietly closed
CHANCES was an outpatient substance use treatment program in Philly. It initially opened in the early '90s to serve women and mothers.
3 years ago
How the pulse oximeter became infamous on TikTok
Med student Joel Bervell found an unlikely place to educate both health care providers and patients about racial biases that are affecting care.
3 years ago
How to advocate for yourself as a patient
Health care can be complex and hard to navigate, and patients can often feel helpless. These steps can help to ensure that you receive the best possible care.
3 years ago
Advice for medical providers on addressing their own biases
Providers need to be willing to engage in discussions about race, ethnicity, and other social identities, and how they affect health disparities.
3 years ago
Post-pandemic, even hospital care goes remote
A growing number of hospitals are shifting care into patients' homes.
3 years ago
Increasing temperatures could lead to more heat-related hospitalizations and deaths in the coming years, especially in vulnerable communities.
3 years ago
Many women don’t know at what age fertility declines: Factors at play when trying to get pregnant
As studies continue in understanding the window of fertility in women, science sadly shows that the numbers are a "cruel irony"
3 years ago
Neurotech and the Growing Battle for Our Brains
Have you ever wanted to figure out when you’re the most focused? Or how your moods change throughout the day? How “fit” your brain ...
Air Date: April 28, 2023
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