Prevention

Moderna's new COVID-19 booster adds significant protection against omicron, company says

A blood test that screens for multiple cancers at once promises to boost early detection

MCEDs Blood Tests Cancer

Flu season is off to an early start in Philly, but it's hard to predict how it will shape out, officials say

Flu season Philly

As RSV cases in the U.S. surge, scientists get closer to a new vaccine

RSV vaccines in development

Stop nightmares and get a better night's sleep with these strategies

Nightmare prevention

U.S. cancer death rates continue to decline, federal report shows

Camden County schools will receive naloxone kits in effort to prevent opioid overdoses

Teddi Mellencamp reveals she has melanoma; here's how to spot skin cancer

Effectiveness of colonoscopies called into question, but doctors say people should not avoid screening

Colonoscopies effectiveness

Opioid crisis in Philly has worsened since the pandemic, Kensington nonprofit says

Prevention Point Syringes

Booster shots can prevent a winter COVID-19 surge – if people get them

Misinformation undercuts COVID-19 vaccine rates of children, report finds

Service and therapy dogs can be helpful companions; here's how to know which is right for you

Service dogs

Naloxone access varies widely in Pennsylvania – and so does the likelihood of surviving an overdose

Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds film their colonoscopies to stress importance of colorectal cancer screenings

McElhenney Reynolds Colonoscopy

Polio outbreak in New York a warning sign for Philly, health experts say

Polio Philly

Will omicron-specific booster shots be more effective at combating COVID-19? 5 questions answered

COVID-19 booster shots that protect against omicron authorized by FDA

Can the Apple Watch help prevent strokes? A new study aims to find out

Apple Watch stroke prevention

Colleges need to prepare for monkeypox to spread among students, infectious disease experts say

Monkeypox Temple University

Paxlovid sometimes causes a metallic aftertaste, but there are remedies for it

Philly's monkeypox data reveal racial disparities that recall early COVID-19 response

Cutting your daily salt intake by 1 gram can reduce your heart disease risk, research shows

Salt heart disease

Novavax asks FDA to authorize its COVID-19 booster shot

Monkeypox vaccines are being rationed to combat the outbreak, but can the strategy work?

The first Lyme disease vaccine in 20 years moves closer to reality

How well do monkeypox vaccines prevent infection? A virologist answers 6 questions about the shots

Philly is now updating its monkeypox cases, vaccine availability online

Children's Health

3-year-old Pennsylvania boy battles rare Powassan virus complications from tick bite

Powassan Virus Pennsylvania Boy

U.S. records first polio case in nearly a decade; here's an explainer on a virus that once caused widespread panic

Polio vaccines

Free heart screenings available in Germantown this weekend

Rumph Heart Screening

Boost now or wait? Many wonder how best to ride out COVID's next wave

Reducing violent crime in cities also results in fewer heart disease deaths, Penn research suggests

Nasal COVID-19 vaccines may be better at preventing infections, experts say

COVID nasal vaccines

Monkeypox vaccines are now available in Philadelphia; here's how to get an appointment

previous Page 8 of 27 next

Hepatitis B Medication

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

Psychosis College Students

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

Just In

The contents of this website, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on this website, are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice.

ahealthierphilly is sponsored by Independence Blue Cross, the leading health insurance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania, serving nearly 2.5 million people in the region, providing health news and related information that leads to a more informed, healthier life.

ahealthierphilly and its health-related information resources are not a substitute for the medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment that patients receive from their physicians or health care providers and are not meant to be the practice of medicine, the practice of nursing, or to carry out any professional health care advice or service in the state where you live. Nothing in this website is meant to be used for medical or nursing diagnosis or professional treatment.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other licensed health care provider. Always consult your health care provider before beginning any new treatment, or if you have any questions regarding your health condition. You should not disregard medical advice, or delay seeking medical advice, because of something you read on this site. In the event of a medical emergency, call a doctor or 911 immediately.

This website does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this website. Descriptions of, references to, or links to other products, publications, or services does not imply endorsement of any kind. Reliance on any information provided by this website is solely at your own risk.

Although we try to keep the information on the site as accurate as possible, ahealthierphilly disclaims any warranty concerning its accuracy, timeliness and completeness of content, and any other warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ahealthierphilly also reserves the right to temporarily or permanently discontinue this website, any page or any functionality at any time and without any notice.

The website and its content are provided on an “as is” basis.

© 2026 WWB Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved