Opinion

Delta variant makes it even more important to get a COVID-19 vaccine, even if you've had the coronavirus

Eytan Shander: Daryl Morey has three options when it comes to trading Ben Simmons

Mindfulness meditation can make some Americans more selfish and less generous

Mindfulness meditation benefits

John McMullen: Jalen Hurts, Ben Simmons and what we've learned about Philly sports fans in recent weeks

Analysis: Why we'll likely never know whether a COVID lab leak happened in China

A mix-and-match approach to COVID-19 vaccines could provide logistical and immunological benefits

Young people are eager to have sex, but will post-pandemic hookups bring happiness or despair?

Post-Pandemic Sex

The next pandemic is already happening, but targeted disease surveillance can help prevent it

Pandemic Prevention Strategies

John McMullen: All eyes on Eagles CB Avonte Maddox

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Paying people to get vaccinated might work – but is it ethical?

Kevin Cooney: Red Sox series, road trips ahead will be key influences on Phillies front office

John McMullen: Steady Jalen Hurts is just what the Eagles need right now

Eytan Shander: Who cares about Joe Girardi, Nick Sirianni, or anyone else's press conferences?

John McMullen: Jalen Hurts is 'Mr. Right Now' for the Eagles

Can schools require COVID-19 vaccines for students now that Pfizer's shot is authorized for kids 12 and up?

Online communities pose risks for children, but they are also important sources of support

Online Support Networks

Eytan Shander: The Sixers should be favored to win the NBA title... yes, really

John McMullen: Third down looks like a scary proposition for Eagles' defense

MDMA may help treat PTSD – but beware of claims that Ecstasy is a magic bullet

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Kevin Cooney: Phillies pitching staff helps to mitigate other weaknesses

John McMullen: ‘Lovin’ Ball’ isn’t as flippant as you think for Eagles, NFL

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John McMullen: Eagles hit pause for DeVonta Smith before getting back to basics

Do you really need to drink 8 glasses of water a day?

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Kevin Cooney: For Phillies, time to act (and fill big roster holes) is now, not the trade deadline

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Eytan Shander: It would be almost impossible for Howie Roseman to mess up this pick

John McMullen: Eagles will have many paths to choose from in first round of NFL Draft

Kevin Cooney: The Phillies haven't been great, but the NL East won't be either

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John McMullen: Maybe Nick Sirianni is exactly what the Eagles, fanbase need

Eagles Nick Sirianni

Eytan Shander: Feel free to boo the Eagles (and Howie Roseman) anywhere — it's our way

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John McMullen: Jeffrey Lurie has pressed pause on his own evolution

John McMullen: Eagles need to fix a divided house before the NFL Draft

Kevin Cooney: Phillies center field issues are part of a much larger problem

Eytan Shander: Who is going to stop Lurie from meddling with the Eagles? Anyone?

John McMullen: Despite constant noise, Jalen Hurts controls his own destiny

How to help your kids break out of their pandemic bubble and transition back to being with others

Children Social Interactions

Eytan Shander: Don't let Phillies' hot start spoil the rest of the season for you

Kevin Cooney: So far this season, Joe Girardi has been handling the 'bull'

John McMullen: It's time for Eagles fans to appreciate Jim Schwartz's bottom line

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Anxious about going out into the world? You're not alone, but there's help

John McMullen: Eagles maximized value — and stuck to team philosophy — by trading back in draft

Eytan Shander: We asked, and the Sixers answered. So why aren't they getting more love?

John McMullen: The ‘science’ of greed leads the NFL and its critics to 17 Games

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