Health & Science
Why Pfizer’s FDA approval matters and what it means for vaccine mandates
The FDA announced the Pfizer vaccine is the first in the U.S. to be fully approved. Here's what that means for vaccine mandates and convincing those hesitant to get the shot.
5 years ago
ChristianaCare edict for visitors — show vaccination proof or negative COVID-19 test
Delaware’s largest hospital system says it wants to create the safest environment possible for patients, staff, and visitors.
5 years ago
What happened to all the spotted lanternflies? The Philly insect invasion is at a low point
It’s not your imagination — but the bugs aren’t gone. They’re moving north.
5 years ago
Veterans affected by news out of Afghanistan: Mental health resources
The news and images coming out of Afghanistan have sparked local veterans to reach out for help with their mental health.
5 years ago
New evidence points to antibodies as a reliable indicator of vaccine protection
After vaccination, antibody levels can help predict how much protection a COVID shot offers. The finding could speed up the development of future vaccines.
5 years ago
FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech now carries the strongest endorsement from the Food and Drug Administration.
5 years ago
How rape affects memory and the brain, and why more police need to know about this
Sexual assault survivors say interactions with law enforcement can be so intense, and so unsympathetic, that they add a secondary trauma on top of the rape.
5 years ago
Many ERs fail people who struggle with addiction. These new approaches might help
Many hospitals fail to screen for substance use, offer medications to treat opioid use disorder or connect patients to follow-up care.
5 years ago
Families decry restricted visits to those in long-term care
One woman describes her battle to spend time with her mother.
5 years ago
For years, national medical guidelines have defined anemia differently for Black patients. A new study shows this could be increasing birth disparities.
5 years ago
Listen 1:11A Texas lab performs crucial testing for Pfizer’s COVID vaccine
The government says people who were vaccinated against COVID-19 eight months ago will need a booster.
5 years ago
Hershey native Pulisic tests positive for virus ahead of World Cup qualifiers
United States soccer star Christian Pulisic has tested positive for COVID-19 less than two weeks before United States players begin reporting for camp.
5 years ago
Montco to offer COVID booster shots for immunocompromised people
Montgomery County will soon accept appointments for a third dose of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised individuals.
5 years ago
The Black Doctors group will be giving vaccinations this weekend and those who get them will be eligible to win free tickets to Made in America.
5 years ago
Bats love to babble — just like humans
The researchers believe that bats and humans both evolved babbling as a precursor to more complex vocal behavior such as singing, or, in the case of people, talking.
5 years ago
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