
Health
FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster
The advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted Thursday to recommend a lower-dose booster shot for seniors and other high-risk groups.
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Exercise evolution, myths, and motivation
We're joined by Daniel Lieberman, author of Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding
Air Date: October 14, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:15N.J. will pay bonuses to help child care providers recruit, keep workers
New Jersey will use federal stimulus dollars to offer $1,000 bonuses to help child care providers recruit new workers and retain existing staff.
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Philly health commissioner: Health care workers must get vaccinated ASAP
Philadelphia’s health commissioner said the city risks another epidemic of preventable deaths if health care workers don’t get inoculated against the coronavirus.
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Delco Council to vote on establishment of health department — pending state approval in January 2022
Delco’s health department could be created this month, but it won’t have any power until the Pennsylvania Department of Health gives the final stamp of approval.
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Next on FDA’s agenda: Booster shots of Moderna, J&J vaccines
After the FDA advisers give their recommendation, the agency itself will make an official decision on whether to authorize boosters.
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The NJ gubernatorial race, nursing shortages and Sonia Manzano, who played the role of Maria on Sesame Street, on the new PBS show "Alma's Way, inspired by her life.
Air Date: October 11, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:27Merck asks FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill
The FDA will scrutinize company data on the safety and effectiveness of the drug, molnupiravir, before rendering a decision.
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What do we know about the Merck pill to treat COVID-19?
In early tests, the drug reduced the chance of people being hospitalized for or dying from COVID-19 by 50%. What about safety?
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Listen 2:55Run on rapid at-home COVID tests has companies rushing to meet demand
Demand has been high as individuals, employers, and organizations use the tests as a relatively cheap and simple tool to monitor for infections.
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Small businesses navigate ever-changing COVID-19 reality
Small business owners are left trying to strike a balance between staying safe and getting back to being fully open.
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Cancer patients of color are less likely to be matched to bone marrow donors
The lack of racial and ethnic diversity in bone marrow transplant registries can have life-threatening consequences.
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Pa. COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise among vaccinated
The proportion of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations among vaccinated Pennsylvania residents has risen sharply over the past month.
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Jefferson Hospital adjusts safety protocols following deadly shooting
Since Monday's deadly shooting at Jefferson Hospital, officials say they have been analyzing their safety procedures.
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What to expect as FDA weighs COVID vaccines for younger kids
On Thursday, Pfizer and BioNTech formally applied for emergency use of a lower dose for 5- to 11-year-olds. Here’s what to expect:
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