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Reclaiming a good night’s sleep after trauma-induced insomnia
A museum exhibit helped Vashti DuBois finally sleep after nearly 3 years of unrest. Standing in her living room — a serene, dark ...
9 years ago
Listen 3:52Sleep habits may have helped humans branch off from other primates
Human sleep behavior is different than that of many kinds of primates. That made researchers wonder, why did our branch of the family tre ...
9 years ago
Listen 5:42Sleep is the new skinny — with a booming industry to help us get rest
We’re paying millions for plush mattresses and gee whiz gadgets — but a little “sleep hygiene̶ ...
9 years ago
Listen 6:47How gerrymandering can make your vote worthless
When voters cast ballots for state representatives last fall, millions of Americans essentially had no choice: In 42 percent of all such ...
9 years ago
Anne-Marie Mulgrew & Dancers Co.
Producer: Karen Smyles Known in the city since 1986 for its “visually arresting,” “highly imagi ...
9 years ago
Pa. may make it easier for non-violent criminals to get a fresh start
In November, Pennsylvania lawmakers passed Act 5 that allows people to have some misdemeanor convictions sealed if a judge approves. But ...
9 years ago
Listen 5:02‘Rhythms of Resistance’ coming to Philly’s Clef Club
Philadelphia’s Clef Club is the site for a ...
9 years ago
DN sports columnist Marcus Hayes weighs in on Sixers ahead of tonight’s Draft
As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare to make the first pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, Philadelphia Daily News sports columnist Marcus Hayes joi ...
9 years ago
‘2001’ came and went, but the movie’s ideas still resonate
The 1968 movie “2001: A Space Odyssey” painted a grand vision of the future — but for lots of us, the real 21st Century has ...
9 years ago
Listen 6:44Stigma keeps some doctors from treating drug addiction
Most primary care doctors aren’t able to prescribe Rx anti-addiction medicine. Internal medicine physician Chinazo Cunningha ...
9 years ago
ListenChild safety campaign urges parents to ask about unlocked guns
Wednesday was National ASK Day — part of a campaign urging parents to prevent tragedy by simply asking, “Is there an unlocke ...
9 years ago
ListenMental Health Partnerships brings expanded care to tri-state region
Joining NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller is Michael Brody, President and CEO of Mental Health Partnerships. The Mental Health As ...
9 years ago
Philadelphia health commissioner pushes back against newspaper story on lead dangers
The Philadelphia Daily News “Toxic City” series t ...
9 years ago
Poet laureate hopes to use tenure to promote love and understanding
Poetry is the language of the soul, and America’s soul has a new spokesperson in Tracy K. Smith. The Princeton profess ...
9 years ago
Monica Rogozinski In early 2017 a healthy breakfast cake, Rebel Crumbles, was introduced at all Philadelphia area ...
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