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The future of AI-powered therapy is here and mostly unregulated
AI-powered therapy bots are gaining popularity, but researchers caution that not every service claiming to be a therapist qualifies as one.
4 months ago
Listen 8:02COVID cases are rising in Philadelphia. Here’s what to know
The rise comes as the CDC is preparing to end its program providing free COVID-19 vaccines to people without insurance.
4 months ago
Are financial incentives holding back cures?
A promising new cure sparked a wave of renewed interest in gene therapies about a decade ago — but it also set off alarm bells in the financial world.
4 months ago
Listen 11:55A Philly lab reveals how obesity drugs like Ozempic cause nausea
The study focused on semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic. It is known to reduce feelings of hunger while increasing feelings of nausea.
5 months ago
Listen 1:11In Philly, only 1 qualified psychiatrist is available per 1,000 potentially at-risk children
The mental health crisis is moving faster than providers can catch up, says one CHOP doctor.
5 months ago
A neurologist took DIY treatments seriously. Has it sparked a breakthrough?
Rick Bedlack leads two programs dedicated to solving the mysteries of ALS.
6 months ago
Listen 13:48From mistakes to depression, anonymous support groups are tackling physician’s mental health
When Psychiatrist Mona Massood saw so many doctors suffering from anxiety and depression, she created a 24/7 physician support line to help them.
7 months ago
Listen 7:46Some researchers say plastic recycling is a 'fraud' — What do we do now?
Only about five percent of plastics produced annually are recycled in the U.S. So how much plastic is five percent? And will recycling that amount make a difference?
8 months ago
Listen 11:00Cracking the code of animal attraction is more than pretty feathers or mood lighting
Zoo curators often go the extra mile to make creatures feel at home under human care. But recreating romance in captivity still involves a lot of guesswork.
10 months ago
Listen 8:03Facebook, a computing pioneer, a secret government program, and a strange coincidence
How one man’s quest to remember everything helped usher in a new era.
10 months ago
Listen 8:54Virtual reality classical concert creates new experiences for fans
For four days, audience members were invited to experience performances by the Mahler Chamber Orchestra by strapping on virtual reality headsets and headphones.
11 months ago
Listen 2:17Democracy in the metaverse: What can we learn from Second Life?
Early metaverse pioneers on lessons learned using a 3D virtual platform.
11 months ago
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