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Does 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 8:46Despite reassurances, election security risks continue to mount
Election security experts warn that underfunding and a lack of expertise in the field could threaten election integrity.
6 months ago
Listen 10:50How opioid prescriptions are tracked and monitored by law enforcement and health care providers
Medical sociologist Liz Chiarello discusses the effects of prescription drug monitoring programs on both patients and physicians.
7 months ago
Listen 12:22New generation of AEDs designed to reach cardiac arrest victims faster
Surviving cardiac arrest is rare. Only about 10% of patients pull through. One major factor is getting CPR immediately. New AEDs could help speed things up.
7 months ago
Listen 10:13How close are we to artificial hearts? New advancements in heart health
Cardiac researcher Sian Harding discusses scientific advances in heart health including growing artificial hearts from stem cells.
7 months ago
Listen 11:51Understanding PDA — when tantrums and school avoidance have deeper roots
Extreme tantrums related to any demands define PDA, but experts say it’s not about demands, it’s about anxiety.
7 months ago
Listen 15:03Some parents say their children are not supported enough. The School District of Philadelphia says they need more staff and resources.
7 months ago
Listen 12:02For those with sensory issues, ‘fitting in’ at school can be a huge challenge
Growing up in the early 2000s, Rebecca Kaplan faced challenges fitting in due to autism-related sensory issues — but on a whim, she hoped buying a pair of jeans would help.
7 months ago
Listen 10:20Patrick Kennedy reflects on new book, advocacy for better mental health care
Former congressman Patrick Kennedy and journalist Stephen Fried have teamed up to write a new book together, Profiles in Mental Health Courage.
7 months ago
Listen 11:42Philadelphia program allows students to tap into healing power of music
Beyond the Bars pulls techniques from music therapy to help students tie music and social-emotional learning together.
8 months ago
Listen 5:49Meet two companies vying to make the next generation air conditioner
Air conditioning is a century-old technology, but now companies are racing to reinvent it and lower its large environmental footprint.
9 months ago
Listen 11:45Store owners use 'blast freezers' to improve food safety, quality, reduce waste
Blast freezers freeze food super fast and at very low temperatures, which ensures freshness, and cuts down on food waste.
9 months ago
Listen 6:35Why GoFundMe is not a safety net for some of the most vulnerable users
GoFundMe can feel like a last option for people with large medical bills — but those who utilize public assistance will need to think twice before campaigning.
9 months ago
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