Health & Science
Pa. sends first ‘strike team’ to relieve health care workers in Bucks County
The new strike teams are part of a larger, state-directed effort to temporarily bolster capacity at short-staffed hospitals in Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
Pa. state prisons to halt in-person visitation through February
In-person visits will be stopped at all state correctional institutions starting on Thursday and lasting until Feb. 28.
2 years ago
Temple University updates mask guidelines as students return to campus
Temple University students can no longer wear cloth masks when they return to classes on Monday. Students who do not have an upgraded mask can pick one up on campus.
2 years ago
Antiviral COVID pills: Some things to know about supply, demand, and risk
The new oral meds are in short supply around Philly, but doctors aren’t prescribing what’s available. Timing and risks are part of the equation.
2 years ago
Listen 2:58New conservative target: Race as factor in COVID treatment
Some conservatives are taking aim at policies that allow doctors to consider race as a risk factor when allocating scarce COVID-19 treatments.
2 years ago
Fauci ‘confident’ omicron surge will peak in February: ‘Things are looking good’
Fauci said the hope is the level of COVID infection will be below what he calls an 'area of control' in the future.
2 years ago
Why rapid COVID tests aren’t more accurate and how scientists hope to improve them
Researchers are working fast to figure out what's going on and how to improve the tests.
2 years ago
Phthalates in consumer products may affect important pregnancy hormone, study finds
Rutgers scientists say exposure to the chemicals, found in plastics, nail polish and fast food, may disrupt the hormone that signals when to give birth.
2 years ago
How to talk to vaccine doubters: 5 tips for parent ‘ambassadors’
A health communications expert has developed a free online course to help people talk to those who are vaccine hesitant — and to fight misinformation with empathy.
2 years ago
A 988 crisis line is coming. Mental health services ask: How do we stretch even more?
The aim is to make it easier for those having mental health issues to access intervention services and, ideally, avoid interactions with police.
2 years ago
Philly delays vaccine mandate for city workers (again) due to union disputes
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has indefinitely postponed the vaccine mandate for the city’s unionized employees.
2 years ago
There’s now a phone line to order your free at-home COVID tests
The phone number — 1-800-232-0233 — follows the launch earlier this week of a federal website to order the tests.
2 years ago
Booster shots needed against omicron, CDC studies show
Three new U.S. studies offer more evidence that the COVID-19 vaccines are standing up to the omicron variant, at least among people who have gotten booster shots.
2 years ago
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