Public Health
How American children became picky eaters
American children used to be adventurous eaters. Why has kids’ food become so bland? And why are so many fussy about what’s on their plates?
Air Date: February 27, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 50:15New addiction recovery programs and family support services coming to Sussex County
Pennsylvania nonprofit Be a Part of the Conversation is launching recovery programs and parent partnership services in southern Delaware for families affected by addiction.
1 month ago
Listen 1:11Pennsylvania ramps up bird flu response as officials report over 7 million infections in last month
Since the outbreak's start in 2022, about 14.6 million birds in Pennsylvania have died from the virus. Roughly half of those cases occurred in the first two months of 2026.
1 month ago
Listen 1:12Bird flu concerns grow in New Jersey as Pennsylvania boosts farm protections
More than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds were reported in New Jersey within three days. No human cases have been reported.
1 month ago
Trump’s environmental protection rollback
The federal government will no longer regulate greenhouse gases, including emissions from cars, trucks and power plants, in a huge reversal for climate policy.
Air Date: February 18, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:40New network of 76 air monitors throughout Philadelphia provides detailed look at air quality
The network will offer hourly air quality index updates posted to a new website, Breathe Philly.
1 month ago
Listen 0:59Studio 2 Extra: Penn study finds popular sleep noise may be doing more harm than good
A new study out of the University Of Pennsylvania suggests certain noises promoted to support sleep may be more harmful than we thought.
Air Date: February 13, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 19:14Inspectors testing air quality after Grays Ferry fire; residents asked to stay indoors
The fire broke out Thursday night at a recycling facility at South 34th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue. Residents have been asked to avoid the area or stay inside due to smoke.
2 months ago
Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here’s who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for
The deaths of “Dawson’s Creek” actor James Van Der Beek at 48 this week, and a few years ago, “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman at 43, highlight risks for younger adults.
2 months ago
Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned U.S. fight against climate change
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the move Thursday, calling it a major deregulatory action. Critics argue it undermines efforts to combat climate change.
2 months ago
Some older Philadelphians are turning to each other for support in finding affordable housing options as they age.
2 months ago
Listen 1:16Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for U.S. climate change policy
The Obama-era policy determined that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare. Legal challenges are certain.
2 months ago
Pennsylvania doctors say mammograms could be used to detect early heart disease in women
Mammograms can detect the presence of breast arterial calcification, which is associated with a higher risk of future heart attacks and stroke.
2 months ago
Listen 1:11Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Montgomery County
While contagious, a person visited Patient First Primary and Urgent Care on South Collegeville Road in Collegeville on January 29, between 1:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.
2 months ago
Legislation filed in the Delaware House last year to increase tobacco prices failed to get a committee hearing.
2 months ago
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