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Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.
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Fresh Air Weekend

Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.

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Public Health

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Courts & Law

Supreme Court sides with N.J. anti-abortion center raising 1st Amendment fears about state investigation

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

A cluster of rotaviruses
Health

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

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Science

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

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Health

Cases of syphilis and other STIs drop in Pennsylvania, new data shows, as local counties ramp up prevention and testing

Public health teams across the state ramped up efforts to target STIs after a sharp increase between 2020 and 2021.

3 months ago

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Health

A Swedesboro family turned to weight-loss surgery for their 15-year-old son. As childhood obesity rises, it can be a viable option

Bariatric 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

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Health

A 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

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Health

Should 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

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The headquarters for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Politics & Policy

Trump 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

a person holds a sign reading MAKE CASINOS SMOKE FREE
Politics & Policy

New Jersey casino workers call on Gov. Mikie Sherrill to support their demand to ban smoking in Atlantic City gaming halls

The New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act, passed 20 years ago, prohibits smoking in almost all indoor workplaces — except casinos.

3 months ago

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A crowd of people listen to a town hall about the future of Crozer-Chester Medical Center, at Widener University, on April 15, 2026
Health

Crozer-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

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Science

Toxic ‘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

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Urban Planning

Philadelphia 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

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The Pulse
Health

Trouble 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

NIH director Jay Bhattacharya (left) listens as Sen. Dave McCormick
Politics & Policy

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

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The Pulse
Health

Why 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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