
Health Care
First case of COVID-19’s omicron variant is reported in Philadelphia
A 30-year-old man has tested positive for the new variant, the city Health Department announced Friday.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania could become destination for abortions if Roe is overturned
At least 23 states have laws on the books that would likely ban abortions if the Supreme Court reverses Roe v. Wade, including Ohio and West Virginia.
4 years ago
Multiple cases of omicron virus variant detected in New York City
The news came a day after the U.S. announced its first case of the variant had been detected in California.
4 years ago
Increase in COVID hospitalizations has Camden County officials concerned
Camden County officials are working to stop the spread of both COVID and the flu.
4 years ago
N.J.’s abortion bill would do more than codify Roe v. Wade
Gov. Phil Murphy recently expressed hope that he’d sign the bill before the end of the year.
4 years ago
U.S. panel backs first-of-a-kind COVID-19 pill from Merck
The FDA isn’t bound by the panel’s recommendation and is expected to make its own decision before the end of the year.
4 years ago
White House holiday decor honors COVID-19 frontline workers
Holiday decorations unveiled Monday for Joe and Jill Biden’s first White House Christmas honor frontline workers who persevered during the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 years ago
Demand is strong for kids’ COVID-19 vaccines, pediatricians say
Doctors in the Delaware Valley are pleasantly surprised. An October survey had shown many parents against or hesitant about vaccination.
4 years ago
Listen 3:42COVID variant spreads to more countries as world on alert
The new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus has popped up in more European countries, just days after being identified in South Africa.
4 years ago
Omicron: What is this new COVID variant in South Africa?
In a statement on Friday, the World Health Organization designated it as a “variant of concern."
4 years ago
FDA: Merck COVID pill effective, experts will review safety
U.S. health officials say Merck's experimental COVID-19 pill is effective but they raised questions about its safety during pregnancy.
4 years ago
NFL puts core strengthening program of Delaware therapists in its playbook
One devotee of the training and stretching technique is Delaware native Troy Reeder, who starts at linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams.
4 years ago
Population-level and familial risks exist for inherited cancer disorders. Diversifying the genetic counseling field is one solution.
4 years ago
’People are going to die’: Doctors sound alarm on Temple’s plan to relocate labor and delivery unit
The health system plans to open a state-of-the-art women’s center in Juniata Park. OB-GYNs say the move jeopardizes patient safety.
4 years ago
Biden to have routine colonoscopy, transfer power to Harris
President Joe Biden will briefly transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday when he undergoes a “routine colonoscopy."
4 years ago