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How the Philadelphia Orchestra changed U.S. Chinese relations 50 years ago Sep 07, 2023

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The United States and China have a complicated history dating back to 1949. But, relations shifted when President Richard Nixon visited China for the first time in 1972. A year later, the Philadelphia Orchestra toured China and was the first American orchestra to do so. The trip was more than just about music, it was diplomacy. Jennifer Lin is the author and filmmaker of “Beethoven in Beijing”. She details what happened on the tour and what it means for U.S. and Chinese relations 50 years later.

How close are we to finding the cure for Alzheimer’s? Sep 05, 2023

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In the U.S. about 6.7 million people have Alzheimer’s, making it the seventh leading cause of death in the country. It’s also the most common cause of dementia among older adults. In July, the FDA approved a new drug that helps slow down the rate of memory loss. Dr. Sanjeev Vaishnavi is an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and the Clinical Director of the Division of Cognitive Neurology. He tells us more about the new drug, some of the challenges of curing Alzheimer’s and what this new drug might mean for the future of Alzheimer’s research.

Clinical trial participants don’t represent everyone equally Aug 31, 2023

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Clinical trials are how we find new medicines or ensure treatments work for a wide range of people. But what happens when the people doing the clinical trials are all the same? Jim Murphy is the CEO of Greenphire, a King of Prussia-based company dedicated to bettering clinical trials. He tells us what goes into them, how to improve them, and why it’s crucial to have a diverse range of people participating.

A new age of women's sports Aug 29, 2023

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We’ve seen tremendous growth in the interest of women’s sports over the past few years. Whether it’s celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX or explaining drama between basketball players, women’s sports have been constantly in the news. Dr. Julie Lanzillo, the program director and associate professor of sports management and sports business at Neumann University, tells us about what’s driving this shift in interest, how this affects franchising and investing, and what this all means for the future of women’s sports.

The debt is due - what happens when federal student loan payments restart Aug 24, 2023

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Federal student loan payments have been on pause since early on in the pandemic, but the break is over - those loans will start accruing interest again on September 1, and minimum payments will resume in October. What could that do for the national economy? Will we see people spending less on recreational activities, or will it be a benefit to have more money coming in for the government? We talk with Dr. Samuel Rosen, assistant professor of finance at Temple University's Fox School of Business, about the current state of student loan debt, the Biden administration’s new plan for loan forgiveness, and options for people who might have trouble making payments again.

With the U.S. credit rating down, is there any way up? Aug 22, 2023

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Earlier this month, Fitch downgraded the U.S. credit rating from AAA to AA+. It was the first time the country’s rating dropped since 2011. What does downgrading the credit rating mean? How did it happen? And what does this all mean for us? Dr. Marco Airaudo is a professor of Economics at Drexel University's Lebow College of Business. He explains what it means for the U.S. credit rating to be down and how this affects us.

How close are we to an HIV vaccine? Aug 17, 2023

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After the COVID vaccine rolled out less than a year after the pandemic was first announced, we wondered about progress on a similar front: how close are we to creating an HIV vaccine? What do scientists know about HIV? And what did COVID teach us about immunization? Dr. Amelia Escolano is an assistant professor at the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia. She talks about the intricacies of the HIV virus and what goes into developing an HIV vaccine.

What it takes to run a food bank in the COVID aftermath Aug 15, 2023

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At the height of the pandemic, we saw government assistance make a difference for a lot of people. They helped food banks like Share Food Program help a lot of Philadelphians get access to healthy food. But that pandemic-era relief has gradually come to an end. George Matysik is the executive director of Share Food Program. He discusses how the pandemic affected food banks, how they’ve had to adapt and how people can get involved.

How to prioritize self-care at work Aug 10, 2023

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Work is one of the biggest stressors in our lives, but it’s something we all have to do. So how can we decrease the mental toll work takes on us? Jeanette Bronée is the author of “The Self-Care Mindset”, a book about how to prioritize your mental health and do your best work. She says it’s all about how we think and the questions we ask ourselves. She joins us to discuss how to make that mental shift, how company leaders can create a positive environment, and how to find meaning in your work.

What role could drugs like Ozempic play in the battle to lose weight? Aug 08, 2023

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Ozempic, and drugs like it, have been all the rage lately. Besides people with type 2 diabetes, we’ve also seen a lot of celebrities talking about it and using it to lose weight. What is it? Why are so many people using it? And, more importantly, is it safe? Jason Zupec, PharmD, BCACP, is a clinical associate professor in the department of pharmacy practice at Saint Joseph's University. He talks us through what these drugs do and what they could mean for the future of weight loss medication.

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