
Biology
Vestibular disorders is a group of conditions that can include symptoms like dizziness, imbalance, vertigo and hearing loss.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:53The program, which informs police officers if a driver is autistic, was first implemented in the Garden State in Hunterdon County.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:05Parenthood could be a protective factor against aging and cognitive decline, Rutgers study shows
A new study showed that parenting is associated with stronger brain connectivity in movement and sensation, which typically declines as people age.
1 month ago
Listen 1:04The traveling exhibit uses preserved human specimens to give a deeper look at how everyday choices impact the body.
2 months ago
Listen 1:08Studio 2 Extra: Philly researcher explores surprising link between rats and human history
Drexel’s Jason Munshi-South explores how rats’ adaptability mirrors human migration, trade, and survival. His research was recently published in the journal "Science."
Air Date: January 24, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 17:34Independence Blue Cross joins other insurance companies in restricting coverage of Wegovy and Ozempic to Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
4 months ago
Listen 1:18Eight years ago, construction workers discovered centuries-old human remains in Old City. Recently, descendants and researchers commemorated the reburial.
5 months ago
Listen 5:40The years-long quest to make an ‘artificial leaf’ as a promising fuel alternative
The artificial leaf was a vision for moving beyond fossil fuels. Researchers have since run into obstacles, but continue to push the field forward.
6 months ago
Listen 10:00Nature's grip: Scientist examines gecko feet to develop new medical adhesives
A Villanova University biologist is studying how geckos stick to surfaces in an effort to replicate this mechanism for new medical adhesives
6 months ago
Listen 8:37Does it matter what time you take your medicine?
Years of research show it matters when a patient takes medicine. So why don't drugs come with those instructions?
6 months ago
Listen 9:48Practice in the dark: a student athlete’s guide to waking up before dawn
Corinne Carlson, a student athlete, shares how early morning rowing practice affects how she schedules her sleep, and her life.
6 months ago
Listen 4:16Can night owls become morning larks — and should they?
What science has to say about what makes someone a night owl, whether it’s bad for your health, and if it’s even possible to change.
6 months ago
Listen 8:46The regional coalition of health systems is reevaluating the role of race in tools used to assess kidney and lung function and other health conditions.
6 months ago
Voxelotor, which was sold under the brand name Oxbryta, was suddenly pulled from the market over safety concerns from clinical trials outside the U.S.
7 months ago
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