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Overdose Racial Disparities

As overdose deaths surged early in the COVID-19 pandemic, racial disparities also grew

The COVID-19 pandemic reversed progress in combating superbugs

COVID-19 Superbugs MRSA

Children's Health

Spraygrounds can harbor germs, but precautions can help prevent infections, CDC says

Spread of illness at spraygrounds

Multi-state listeria outbreak includes cases in Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Listeria outbreak

Is the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine better for young children? It's hard to say

COVID-19 vaccines young children

Monkeypox does not spread through airborne particles, CDC says

Monkeypox airborne transmission

Reports of melatonin ingestion in children have risen significantly in recent years

Melatonin CDC Study

Monkeypox case found in Philadelphia, but officials say virus poses 'extremely low' risk

Monkeypox 'very unlikely' to cause a COVID-like outbreak, scientists say

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine produces strong immune response in young children, data shows

Jif peanut butter products recalled due to potential salmonella contamination

SEPTA passengers no longer required to wear masks

SEPTA COVID-19 mask mandate

Philly's COVID-19 indoor mask requirement returns as lawsuit aims to stop mandate

Heart complications more likely after COVID-19 infection than vaccination, CDC says

Cardiac complications COVID-19

Returning to pre-pandemic life comes at a cost. Public officials must determine whether to pay it

Lifting COVID-19 restrictions

Scientists expect COVID-19 to become endemic, but a new report stresses the U.S. is far from the 'next normal'

COVID-19 appears destined to become endemic, but that won't make it harmless

U.S. births continued downward trend in first half of 2021, CDC report shows

U.S. Birth Rate

New CDC guidelines ease masking recommendations for many healthy Americans

CDC COVID-19 Guidelines

Some people should wait 8 weeks between COVID-19 shots, CDC says

CDC Vaccine Guidance

An influx of adolescent girls have sought emergency treatment for mental health conditions during COVID, CDC finds

Emergency Department

Flu season has been mild, yet again, but a surge could still happen

Flu Season COVID-19

New Jersey among states with highest life expectancies, CDC report finds

Life expectancy New Jersey Pennsylvania

People can pick up free N95 masks at pharmacies; here's how to get one

Woman falls ill after exposure to monkeys at Pennsylvania crash site

Monkeys Pennsylvania Woman Sick

COVID-19 may raise the risk of diabetes in adolescents, CDC study says

CDC clarifies new COVID-19 isolation guidelines, but does not add testing requirement

FDA authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 booster shots for children ages 12-15

Nearly one million overdose deaths have been reported since the beginning of the opioid crisis, research finds

At-home COVID tests are not as sensitive to the omicron variant, FDA says

COVID At-Home Rapid Tests

New Jersey residents can get free, at-home COVID-19 saliva tests

People with asymptomatic COVID-19 only need to isolate 5 days, new CDC guidelines say

Fresh Express recalls packaged salad items due to potential listeria contamination

Fresh Express salad recall

Most Americans should receive Pfizer or Moderna vaccines over J&J shot, CDC panel says

CDC advisors to consider limits on Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine

Pennsylvania's COVID vaccine rate drops following data correction

'Off-label' use is common in medicine – a bioethicist and legal philosopher explain why the COVID-19 vaccines are different

Stillbirths are more prevalent since the delta variant emerged, CDC study finds

Pregnancy stillbirths COVID

FDA authorizes COVID-19 booster shots for all adults

COVID-19 booster shots

Salami sticks sold at Trader Joe's linked to salmonella cases in New Jersey

Salmonella salami Trader Joe's

Widespread salmonella outbreak tied to raw onions, CDC says

Salmonella Outbreak

Confused by COVID-19 booster eligibility requirements? Here's the basics

Philly begins administering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots

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For cancer patients with depression, psilocybin may provide lasting relief

Philadelphia Addiction Crisis

Fatal overdoses are falling, but 4 in 10 Philly residents believe the addiction crisis is worsening

Tampons Philly Schools

Free period products to be available to Philly school district students

mamava lactation

App helps nursing parents find lactation rooms in City Center municipal buildings

Purdue Pharma settlement

Purdue Pharma's $7.4 billion opioid settlement will pay $200 million to Pa. and $125 million to N.J.

Travis Barker Running

Celebrity-led running clubs are trendy — and hold the power to spark a new health movement

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