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Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Terry Gross hosts this multi-award-winning daily interview and features program.

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FILE - In this July 30, 2009 photo, patients wait in the emergency room at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Senate Democrats passed a landmark health care bill Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009,  that could define President Barack Obama's legacy and usher in near-universal medical coverage for the first time in U.S. history. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, file)
The Pulse
Health

What’s Behind Health Care Shortages?

We look at this, and other, shortages plaguing the world of medicine, from medications to donated blood.

Air Date: July 28, 2023

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LeBron James (left) poses with his son Bronny after Sierra Canyon beat Akron St. Vincent - St. Mary in a high school basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.
Health

Bronny James discharged from hospital as LeBron sends thanks and says family is ‘safe and healthy’

A statement issued said that James was “successfully treated for a sudden cardiac arrest” thanks to “the swift and effective response by the USC athletics’ medical staff.”

3 years ago

Measles is a highly contagious illness that can cause serious health problems, including brain damage, deafness and, in rare cases, death. Vaccination can prevent measles infections. (Eric Risberg/AP Photo)
Health

Montgomery County health officials investigate a case of measles in an unvaccinated child

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever and red skin rashes. Infections can be prevented with an MMR vaccine.

3 years ago

A view of raw ground beef shaped into patties
Health
6abc

Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef in 4 states, including N.J.; 16 people sickened

Six people have been hospitalized amid the outbreak.

3 years ago

People walk by the hospital entrance.
Health

Jefferson Health to lay off hundreds of workers this week

The second largest employer in the Philadelphia region expects to trim $300 million in expenses this year.

3 years ago

File photo: Sierra Canyon's Bronny James warms up at halftime during a high school basketball game against Christopher Columbus at the Hoophall Classic, Monday, January 16, 2023, in Springfield, Mass.
Health

Bronny James in stable condition after suffering cardiac arrest at USC practice, spokesman says

A family spokesman said medical staff treated him and he was transported to a hospital.

3 years ago

The dome of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.
Science
Spotlight PA

Pa. is competing for billions to build hydrogen hubs. Will they really be green?

The Biden administration wants states to invest in hydrogen production to fight climate change, but regulating the industry is an emerging conflict in Pa.

3 years ago

Toxic algae bloom
Science

Dangerous levels of toxic ‘blue-green algae’ found in South Jersey ponds and lakes

Exposure to toxic blue-green algae can cause organ damage in humans and kill pets.

3 years ago

Sprayground at LOVE Park
NPR
Health

Here’s what happens to the body in extreme temperatures — and how heat becomes deadly

Multiple organ failure, heart attack and kidney failure are the primary ways people die in extreme heat. Read on to find out how to stay safe in a heat wave.

3 years ago

Cleopatra Herrera standing on a front porch.
Health

A Philly woman’s dream to build a transitional housing center for expecting Black mothers is getting support from City Hall

“A Home from Shana Foundation” was created by founder Cleopatra Herrera, who wanted to advocate for expecting Black mothers and their childbirth rights.

3 years ago

The entrance to the office.
Health

Rosa Health Center expanding on its mission to serve southern Delaware’s uninsured population

Rosa Health Center has grown from a small farmhouse office to serving over 2,000 patients in Delaware’s uninsured population. Now they’re growing again.

3 years ago

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An illustration shows someone riding a scooter waving at another person riding a bike.
NPR
Health

There’s a way to get healthier without even going to a gym. It’s called NEAT

All those daily activities we'd rather avoid — taking the stairs, cleaning the house etc. — have a big metabolic payoff.

3 years ago

The Pulse
Science

Searching for Utopia

We explore modern attempts at real-life utopias.

Air Date: July 21, 2023

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President Biden at the press conference at the shipyard.
Science

Biden touts offshore wind at Philly Shipyard, opens door for turbines in Gulf of Mexico

President Biden visited Philly to stump for new clean energy jobs in the region. He says a new vessel built at the Philly Shipyard will employ about 1,000 people.

3 years ago

Opill
NPR
Health

Over-the-counter birth control is coming. Here’s what to know about cost and coverage

Here are answers to common questions and concerns people may have about the new pill and how to use it with their insurance.

3 years ago

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