
Health
CDC panel recommends U.S. seniors get souped-up flu vaccines
U.S. officials currently say that all Americans 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season.
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‘Aware in Care’: Parkinson’s Foundation recruiting volunteers to educate hospital staff
Annie Brooks says it’s not uncommon for health care professionals to have misconceptions about Parkinson’s disease. The “Aware in Care” campaign aims to change that.
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The historical ‘messy, moral dilemma’ of marketing menthol cigarettes to Black communities
Amid the FDA’s proposed menthol ban, some experts say cigarette brands will continue to target African Americans.
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Listen 3:49U.S. opens COVID vaccine to little kids, shots begin next week
U.S. health officials have opened COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — the last group without the shots.
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FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers
U.S. regulators have authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers. That paves the way for vaccinations for children under 5 to begin next week.
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What We Get Wrong about Black Health
In 2018, journalist Linda Villarosa wrote ...
Air Date: June 17, 2022
Listen 48:09How a medical student is using TikTok to bridge racial health disparities
Meet the Black TikTok creator bridging health disparities. His video convinced a woman to seek medical attention.
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Listen 6:14For Black expecting mothers, Black doulas and midwives offer expertise and protection
A Black woman in West Virginia is becoming a certified nurse midwife to support Black pregnant patients and their babies.
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Listen 8:29While acknowledging the unique challenges that Black fathers and children face, Hannon’s goal is to also share the joys of being a parent.
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Listen 3:18Dr. Anthony Fauci tests positive for COVID-19, but is experiencing mild symptoms
Fauci, the chief medical advisor to President Joe Biden and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, tested positive on a rapid antigen test.
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FDA advisers endorse 1st COVID-19 shots for kids under 5
An advisory panel for the Food and Drug Administration gave a thumbs-up Wednesday to vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer for children under 5.
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Philadelphia Nursing Home to close in October
Philadelphia Nursing Home will close by the end of the year because of financial troubles, city officials said on Tuesday.
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FDA advisers back Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for older kids
The expert panel agreed Tuesday that the vaccine made by Moderna is safe and effective enough to give to U.S. kids ages 6 to 17.
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Penn researchers find mental health benefits in visiting museums, including reduced anxiety
A new Penn study shows museums – in particular art museums – are good at reducing anxiety and depression.
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Study: Philadelphians with opioid use disorder remained on treatment longer during pandemic
Drexel University researchers call for reduced prescribing restrictions to persist after study finds people with opioid use disorder more likely to stay on their treatment.
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