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‘Skin positivity’ confronts acne stigma
A new movement on social media is trying to change the way we think about acne.
7 years ago
Listen 4:41‘Zero waste’ town in Japan recycles most of its trash
With 45 categories of recyclables, Kamikatsu — in southwestern Japan — has a progressive approach that saves the town money and reduces greenhouse emissions.
7 years ago
Listen 6:28So what’s the climate change/asthma connection?
Warming temperatures worsen ozone pollution. Excess carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas) causes plants to grow faster and release more pollen — extending the “allergy” season.
7 years ago
Listen 8:46Cutting salt in Chinese takeout to curb heart disease
With poverty and stress driving up high blood pressure in communities of color, will it help to cut sodium in Chinese food? Health officials say it’s a worthy effort.
7 years ago
Listen 8:57Untested stimulants surface in pre-workout supplements
A Harvard researcher is sending up red flags about a popular class of supplements, some of which contain amphetamine-like drugs.
7 years ago
Listen 8:01Discovery science didn’t end with Darwin
In remote British Columbia, biologists document species that have adapted to the cold. The goal: create a baseline for the region before climate shifts change the ecosystem.
7 years ago
Listen 11:33‘Black Suns’ captures rare solar eclipse images
A film documents the work and adventure of African American astrophysicists.
7 years ago
Listen 6:04Acupuncture: real relief or theatrical placebo?
Alan Yu heads home to Hong Kong to investigate the ways acupuncture is used in the medical system there.
7 years ago
Listen 13:20At hospitals in India, waiting family become health care helpers
Visitors line the hallways — even sleep on the floor — anxious for loved ones to recover. Noora Health trains overflow family to care for patients once they return home.
7 years ago
Listen 5:58Instruments in need of more than just TLC are brought back to life by Montco luthier
NewsWorks Tonight’s Dave Heller visited the workshop of restorative luthier, Tim Huenke, who owns and operates Superior Guitar Works in Flourtown, Pa.
7 years ago
Listen 7:01Mütter gives new life to Founding Father’s medicinal garden
The garden is visible from the iron fence that fronts the museum on 22nd Street near Market.
7 years ago
Listen 4:56Protesters call Holtec CEO’s comments on Camden workers ‘racist’
Kris Singh said he was having trouble retaining employees from Camden because the impoverished South Jersey city lacks a culture of work.
7 years ago
Listen 1:56Painted Bride denied historic status, removing roadblock to iconic building’s sale
The historical commission heard impassioned testimony from both sides of the fate of the storied Painted Bride.
7 years ago
Listen 2:14How to boost Jersey Shore tourism: End state diversion of revenue for a start
The state’s lucrative tourism industry could get a significant bump if it stretched out its prime shore season past the summer months.
7 years ago
Listen 5:21So Percussion marks 5th year in residence at Princeton with a free concert
Princeton University went beyond the usual suspects when it selected the quartet So Percussion as their Edward T. Cone Performers in Resi ...
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