Public Health
The unanimous ruling is a procedural victory for First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, which is challenging a New Jersey investigation of its practices.
3 months ago
Stomach bug virus resurging in New Jersey, Northeast U.S.
Wastewater data indicates a resurgence of rotavirus in parts of New Jersey.
3 months ago
Straight ‘F’s: Philadelphia region’s air quality ranking worsens in annual lung health report
The American Lung Association says the Philly area is among the worst in the country for levels of a pollutant that can cause lung and heart issues.
3 months ago
Listen 1:08Public health teams across the state ramped up efforts to target STIs after a sharp increase between 2020 and 2021.
3 months ago
Listen 1:08Bariatric and metabolic surgery has proven safe and effective in treating teens for obesity, but less than 1% of eligible patients get the procedure.
3 months ago
Listen 6:17A look at the ‘Wild West’ of synthetic kratom, which doctors are calling ‘more potent than fentanyl’
Since 2015, kratom poisonings have surged by 1,200%, according to a recent report.
3 months ago
Listen 1:05Should governments regulate unhealthy food like tobacco? Some Penn researchers say yes
This comes as more researchers, and even some lawyers and public officials, are comparing the harmful effects of ultra-processed food and tobacco.
3 months ago
Listen 2:57Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director
The Atlanta-based CDC, which is charged with protecting Americans from preventable health threats, has been in turmoil since Trump returned to office more than a year ago.
3 months ago
The New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act, passed 20 years ago, prohibits smoking in almost all indoor workplaces — except casinos.
3 months ago
Listen 1:04Crozer-Chester’s new owner wants to ‘rightsize.’ What does that mean — and how long will it take?
Chariot Allaire Partners says it is in discussions with two to three “major academic medical centers” in the Philly region to run the vacant hospital.
3 months ago
Listen 0:51Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in New Jersey’s tap water have dropped 55%, Rutgers study finds
PFAS are commonly found in household items and can remain in the environment — and our blood — for decades.
4 months ago
Listen 1:19Philadelphia could extend its controversial trash incineration contract amid criticism
The city is still evaluating the environmental impacts of burning trash versus landfilling it, the Office of Clean and Green director said.
4 months ago
Listen 1:04Trouble pooping on vacation? You’re not alone, and here’s how to fix that
Neurogastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha says constipation woes on vacation happen to lots of people — but she says there are solutions.
4 months ago
Sen. McCormick, NIH director tour Penn medical sciences laboratory amid NIH funding crisis
The visit comes as questions swirl around the future of NIH funding. Sen. Dave McCormick said he would oppose any new cuts.
4 months ago
Listen 1:32Why We Need to Talk About Poop
Neurogastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha tells us what’s shaping our bowel movements, and what that means for our health.
Air Date: April 1, 2026
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