Prevention

Philly begins administering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots

Evidence shows that, yes, masks prevent COVID-19 – and surgical masks are the way to go

Face mask on blue background

A second shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine boosts protection against COVID-19

Pfizer, Moderna vaccines still effective in people with MS despite diminished antibody response

Pennsylvania's data on 'breakthrough' cases underscores benefits of COVID-19 vaccines, officials say

Most blood cancer patients benefit from a third COVID-19 shot, study shows

Most people do not need COVID-19 booster shots, vaccine experts argue

Vaccinated people are 10 times less likely to be hospitalized by delta variant, CDC says

Penn researchers awarded $3 million Breakthrough Prize for developing mRNA technology used by COVID-19 vaccines

Penn Breakthrough Prize

IBX Medicare Advantage members can receive free in-home screenings for colon cancer, kidney disease

Independence in-home testing

A combined COVID-19 and flu vaccine may be on the horizon

Can a vaccine help fight the opioid epidemic? A clinical trial aims to find out

Opioid Addiction vaccine

Routine vaccination rates nearly back to pre-pandemic levels in Philly, data show

Vaccine Misinformation

An HIV vaccine remains a 'formidable challenge' after Johnson & Johnson shot proves ineffective

HIV vaccine Johnson & Johnson

As COVID-19 booster shots near, Penn immunologist explains why he hates the term 'breakthrough infection'

Vaccine Wherry Breakthrough

Pregnant or worried about infertility? Get vaccinated against COVID-19

COVID-19 Vaccine Infertility

Jefferson Health's new mobile unit will bring cancer screenings on the road

Jefferson Mobile Cancer Screening Unit

Booster shots enhance COVID-19 immunity in Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients, data shows

'Eat It to Beat It' challenge calls on Americans to fight prostate cancer by trying 30 healthy foods

Prostate Cancer Diet

'We sent a terrible message:' Scientists say Biden jumped the gun with vaccine booster plan

The White House says boosters for all. Here's what you need to know

Vaccines sharply reduced COVID-19 deaths in New Jersey, Pennsylvania

COVID-19 deaths prevented

Vitamin D may help prevent colon cancer among younger adults, study finds

Vitamin D Colon Cancer

In Philly, COVID-19 booster shots will be given through existing vaccine providers, officials say

COVID-19 boosters Philly

Tower Health the latest health system to require employees get COVID-19 shots

Tower COVID-19 vaccine

Jefferson Health to fire employees who don't comply with new vaccine mandate

Jefferson Health vaccine mandate

Montgomery County's new campaigns urge young people to get vaccinated

Montco Vaccine Campaign

Philly's indoor face mask requirement returns at midnight Thursday

Philly Mask Vaccine

Pennsylvania enacts a 'vaccine or test' requirement for some state workers

Wolf COVID Incentives

In Philly region, all people should wear masks indoors, per CDC guidelines

Suffering from neck or back pain? Avoid these mistakes when self-diagnosing your symptoms

neck back pain

N.J. to reverse course, reimplement COVID-19 mask mandate in schools this fall

Regeneron's COVID-19 antibody cocktail can now be offered as a preventive measure, the FDA says

N.J. urges residents to wear masks indoors when COVID-19 transmission is more likely

Except for some Jersey Shore towns, most of region not impacted by revised CDC mask guidelines

Many parents won't vaccinate young kids due to safety concerns, poll finds

Visiting a petting zoo? Prevent animal-borne illnesses by taking precautions

Petting Zoo illness

Should fully immunized people wear masks indoors? An infectious disease physician weighs in

Indoor Masks Delta

What are 'breakthrough' COVID cases and should you be worried?

Breakthrough COVID infections

How effective is the first shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine?

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

Adjusting your running form can prevent overuse injuries

Proper Running Form

Pennsylvania counted 500,000 duplicate COVID-19 shots, officials say

COVID Pennsylvania Revisions

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Colorectal Cancer Study

Century-old tumor samples may help explain rising rates of colorectal cancer in younger adults

New Dietary Guidelines

New dietary guidelines call for eating more meat and full-fat dairy, but less sugary foods

CDC vaccine recommendations

At Trump's directive, CDC lowers amount of recommended vaccines for children

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Why intentions may work better than New Year’s resolutions

Jefferson insulin lawsuit

Jefferson sues drug companies and pharmacy benefit managers over soaring insulin pricing

Wegovy Pill Form

Weight-loss drug Wegovy now available as a daily pill, sparing users weekly shots

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