Prevention

Why pregnant people were left behind while vaccines moved at ‘warp speed’ to help the masses

How long does protective immunity against COVID-19 last after infection or vaccination? Two immunologists explain

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

CDC Vaccine Guidance

A more contagious omicron strain has scientists fearing another COVID-19 surge

New omicron strain

Philly offering $100 gift cards to residents who get fully vaccinated

Getting vaccinated while pregnant helps protect babies from COVID-19, CDC says

COVID-19 antibodies newborns

Pfizer, FDA delay timeline for COVID-19 vaccines for young children

The home can be a hot spot for asthma triggers; Here's how to reduce exposures

Asthma triggers at home

At-home COVID-19 tests soon will be available for free to Medicare recipients

Philly rolls out first free Narcan dispensers at Blackwell Regional Library

Narcan dispenser Philly Library

COVID-19 vaccines for young children may be just a few weeks away

Children's Health

A mother's pregnancy weight has little influence on her child's body mass index, study finds

Preventing obesity in children

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine fully approved by FDA

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

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy has dropped faster among Black people than white people, study finds

Federal website to order free COVID tests is live; Here's how to get them

COVID at-home tests

Children's Health

School District of Philadelphia, Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium team up for vaccine clinics

Eating fruits and veggies can help reduce risk of cervical cancer, experts say

Cervical Cancer Diet

What patients can learn with confidence from one negative rapid test (Hint: very little)

ECRI ranks at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits, says using difficult ones can lead to errors

Health Insurance

At-home COVID-19 tests soon will be covered by health insurance

The common cold may help scientists develop better COVID-19 vaccines

Common cold symptoms

Philly residents can get free smoke detectors by calling 311

Free Smoke Detectors

Is a fourth COVID-19 shot necessary? Health experts have mixed opinions

Fourth COVID-19 shots

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

With Philly averaging 2,000 COVID-19 cases daily, city reminds people to avoid New Year's Eve parties

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

Philly residents can get free rapid COVID-19 tests prior to Christmas

COVID rapid tests

COVID-19 vaccines for children: How parents are influenced by misinformation, and how they can counter it

FDA approves Apretude, first injectable PrEP treatment to lower risk of HIV

Moderna's COVID-19 booster shot protects against omicron variant, data shows

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

City leaders 'wholly disappointed' in Mayor's actions on gun violence, demand comprehensive plan

City Hall Gun Violence Letters

Philly residents urged to stay home for Christmas due to COVID-19 surge

Philly Christmas COVID-19

Is it time to change the definition of 'fully vaccinated?'

Pfizer's COVID-19 booster shots authorized for teens ages 16-17

The Pfizer vaccine is less effective against omicron, but a booster restores protection, company says

Pfizer COVID vaccine

Chewing gum developed by Penn researchers may help cut COVID-19 transmission

COVID-19 transmission gum

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer outcomes may not be known for years

Cancer screening delays

Matching a J&J booster with the Pfizer vaccine prompts a robust immune response, study finds

Franklin Institute to honor Penn researchers who played vital role in developing COVID-19 vaccines

Franklin Institute Awards Drew Weissman Katalin Karikó

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New drug is a potential cure for the chronic hepatitis B, scientists say

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Most college students with psychosis do not get the help they need, study finds

Sleep study

Getting too much or too little sleep could accelerate aging, study says

Obesity Work Week

Could a four-day work week help reduce obesity rates? It's a question America may want to consider

colorectal cancer screening

Colorectal cancer screening guidelines now include new stool and blood tests

Sunburn Sunscreen 1980s

As a child of the '80s, I got sunburn all the time. Now, I get regular check-ups for skin cancer

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