Health & Science
Coronavirus update: Philly COVID cases down; health officials call for blood donations
The pandemic has resulted in a critical shortage of blood donations. As COVID cases trend downward, Philly health officials are urging people to give blood.
3 years ago
FDA advisers back Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young kids
U.S. health advisers have endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for younger children.
3 years ago
Facebook froze as anti-vaccine comments swarmed users
When a Facebook researcher suggested disabling comments on vaccine posts until the platform could do a better job of tackling anti-vaccine messages, that proposal was ignored.
3 years ago
COVID cases falling, but trouble signs arise as winter looms
Despite falling case numbers, there are some troubling indicators, including the onset of cold weather, which sends people indoors, where the virus can more easily spread.
3 years ago
UN: Greenhouse gas emissions hit a new record in 2020
The United Nations climate office warns that the world remains off target for meeting its goal of cutting emissions as part of international efforts to curb global warming.
3 years ago
Moderna says its low-dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11
The U.S. is expected to begin vaccinating children under 12 sometime next month, if the FDA clears low doses of the Pfizer vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds.
3 years ago
Mix or match: What do I need to know about vaccine boosters?
FDA and CDC authorized the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters, along with Pfizer’s. Here’s what you need to know now that they’re all available.
3 years ago
Listen 2:48Explainer: What the metaverse is and how it will work
Essentially, it’s a world of endless, interconnected virtual communities where people can meet, work and play.
3 years ago
Nests, fledgling numbers for endangered piping plover suffer this year in Delaware and N.J.
Efforts to preserve the shorebird faced setbacks from storms, increased beach use, and predators.
3 years ago
A mobile mammogram truck is offering free screenings to women in North Philly
Breast screening rates have dropped during the pandemic in communities of color. A health system is bringing mammograms directly to women in need.
3 years ago
FDA says Pfizer COVID vaccine looks effective for young kids
Federal scientists say kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear highly effective at preventing symptomatic infections among elementary school children.
3 years ago
Nonprofit combats ‘period poverty’ with free menstrual product giveaways
‘Period poverty’ is the inability to access menstrual hygiene products and waste management services.
3 years ago
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