Health & Science
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Resources to help avoid and deal with traumatic birth experiences in Philadelphia
How to make the start of a new life as trauma-free as possible.
4 years ago
FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk
The U.S. has moved a step closer to offering booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to seniors and others at high risk from the virus.
4 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Pandemic continues to impact ‘strong start’ to new school year
So far, seven schools in New Jersey have reimplemented virtual instruction due to COVID outbreaks, and three of them remain remote.
4 years ago
NPR
Birds thrived where humans feared to tread during the pandemic, scientists say
As people remained indoors, stopped commuting to work or hopping on passenger jets, the birds increasingly flew into urban areas they had previously shunned.
4 years ago
CDC panel tackles who needs booster shot of COVID vaccine
The FDA itself still has to decide whether it agrees with its advisers’ recommendation and will authorize Pfizer boosters.
4 years ago
Philly implements less stringent protocols for COVID-19 school closures
Philadelphia health officials have lowered the thresholds for when school buildings close because of positive COVID-19 cases. Here’s what you need to know.
4 years ago
‘Soul-crushing’: U.S. COVID-19 deaths are topping 1,900 a day
The increasingly lethal turn has filled hospitals, complicated the start of the school year, delayed the return to offices and demoralized health care workers.
4 years ago
NPR
The U.S. is buying 500 million more Pfizer vaccine doses to donate to other countries
The pledge will come at the start of a virtual summit aimed at boosting commitments from other nations and the private sector.
4 years ago
Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to open clinic offering primary care
Set to open in October, the clinic will offer blood draws for lab tests, X-rays, behavioral health care, checkups for adults and kids, and immunizations.
4 years ago
COVID has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu
The COVID-19 crisis is by any measure a colossal tragedy in its own right, especially given the incredible advances in scientific knowledge since 1918.
4 years ago
NPR
Johnson & Johnson says its booster shot provides increased protection from COVID-19
J&J shared data from its Phase 3 trial of the company's booster shot on Tuesday. The data showed a booster shot at six months provided a 12-fold increase in antibodies.
4 years ago
Questions on $16B plan to ease back bay flooding at N.J. shore
The plans would be one of the most ambitious and expensive flood control efforts any U.S. state has yet taken to address back bay flooding.
4 years ago
‘Squash it, smash it … just get rid of it’: Spotted lanternfly continues to spread in Pa.
The invasive species known as the spotted lanternfly is spreading across Pennsylvania.
4 years ago
Groups to share $11.5M in federal funding to clean up, boost access to Delaware Watershed
More than 40 different projects in Pa., Del., N.J., and N.Y. will get a share of $11.5 million in new federal grants for work in the Delaware River Watershed.
4 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Murphy announces vaccine mandate for child care workers
Gov. Phil Murphy announced a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all child care workers and staff at those facilities. Here’s what you need to know.
4 years ago