COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5: Pfizer says 3 small doses offer strong protection
Pfizer says it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Pfizer says it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Theories emerge for mysterious liver illnesses in children
CDC officials last week said they are now looking into 180 possible cases across the U.S. Most of the children were hospitalized, at least 15 required liver transplants and six died.
CDC officials last week said they are now looking into 180 possible cases across the U.S. Most of the children were hospitalized, at least 15 required liver transplants and six died.
Hotter nights due to climate change will cost us sleep, study suggests
By the year 2099, hotter “suboptimal temperatures” may reduce sleep by 50 to 58 hours per person each year, according to a new study of adults from around the world.
By the year 2099, hotter “suboptimal temperatures” may reduce sleep by 50 to 58 hours per person each year, according to a new study of adults from around the world.
Monkeypox likely spread by sex at 2 raves in Europe, expert says
A doctor says the leading theory to explain the more than 90 cases of monkeypox in a dozen countries including the U.S. was sexual transmission among gay and bisexual men at two raves in Spain and Belgium.
A doctor says the leading theory to explain the more than 90 cases of monkeypox in a dozen countries including the U.S. was sexual transmission among gay and bisexual men at two raves in Spain and Belgium.
Philadelphia School District returns to masking Monday as COVID cases rise across Delaware Valley
As Philadelphia schools prepare to end the school year in less than one month, the district is requiring all students and staff to begin wearing masks again as COVID-19 cases rise.
As Philadelphia schools prepare to end the school year in less than one month, the district is requiring all students and staff to begin wearing masks again as COVID-19 cases rise.
Hope for Hallie Color Run in Delaware County raises mental health awareness
Mental Health Awareness Month in Delaware County was colorfully observed as the inaugural Hope for Hallie Color Run took place in Swarthmore.
Mental Health Awareness Month in Delaware County was colorfully observed as the inaugural Hope for Hallie Color Run took place in Swarthmore.
Hope for Hallie Color Run in Delaware County raises mental health awareness
Mental Health Awareness Month in Delaware County was colorfully observed as the Hope for Hallie Color Run took place in Swarthmore.
Mental Health Awareness Month in Delaware County was colorfully observed as the Hope for Hallie Color Run took place in Swarthmore.
Baby formula shortage: 78,000 pounds of formula arrives in US
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
Zac Brown Band founding member John Driskell Hopkins announces ALS diagnosis
John Driskell Hopkins, who's been with the band since the beginning, said he's noticed some balance issues and stiffness in his hands over the past several years.
John Driskell Hopkins, who's been with the band since the beginning, said he's noticed some balance issues and stiffness in his hands over the past several years.
Biden on Monkeypox: Outbreak should concern 'everybody,' as health experts are baffled
The U.S. reported its first confirmed monkeypox case this week.
The U.S. reported its first confirmed monkeypox case this week.
3 Air Force cadets who refused COVID-19 vaccine won't be commissioned
A fourth cadet who had refused the vaccine until about a week ago decided to be vaccinated and will graduate and become an Air Force officer.
A fourth cadet who had refused the vaccine until about a week ago decided to be vaccinated and will graduate and become an Air Force officer.
Baby formula flights to relieve shortage to arrive this weekend
The White House said Friday that the U.S. Air Force planes will depart a base in Germany carrying 132 pallets of Nestlé formula.
The White House said Friday that the U.S. Air Force planes will depart a base in Germany carrying 132 pallets of Nestlé formula.
US sees risk of 'dire' COVID supply, rationing without more funding
Nearly all the money in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that was dedicated directly to COVID-19 response has been spent.
Nearly all the money in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that was dedicated directly to COVID-19 response has been spent.
Local K9 crisis team helps comfort Buffalo community shaken by supermarket shooting
A very special group of volunteers just got back to South Jersey after helping those deeply impacted in Buffalo.
A very special group of volunteers just got back to South Jersey after helping those deeply impacted in Buffalo.
School District of Philadelphia joins growing list of schools reimposing mask mandates
The School District of Philadelphia is joining a growing list of schools that will be reimposing mask mandates for students and staff amid growing case counts in the Delaware Valley.
The School District of Philadelphia is joining a growing list of schools that will be reimposing mask mandates for students and staff amid growing case counts in the Delaware Valley.
Title 42: Federal judge rules COVID-19 asylum restrictions must continue on southern US border
A federal judge in Louisiana is refusing to end pandemic-related restrictions on migrants seeking asylum on the southern border.
A federal judge in Louisiana is refusing to end pandemic-related restrictions on migrants seeking asylum on the southern border.
Not enough Americans taking advantage of government assistance to pay COVID-19 funeral costs
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19, so far.
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19, so far.
Masks 'strongly recommended' for students, staff in Lower Merion School District
Less than 24-hours after Lower Merion School District brought back its mask mandate for students and teachers under the recommendation of the CDC, the district now says masks are only ‘strongly recommended'.
Less than 24-hours after Lower Merion School District brought back its mask mandate for students and teachers under the recommendation of the CDC, the district now says masks are only ‘strongly recommended'.
Poll: 1 in 3 Americans say COVID-19 is over amid rising cases
This poll comes as nearly every state experiences an increase in COVID-19 cases. Yet, daily cases are still well below the all-time high reached during the winter.
This poll comes as nearly every state experiences an increase in COVID-19 cases. Yet, daily cases are still well below the all-time high reached during the winter.
What is monkeypox? Scientists stunned by cases in US, Europe
“This is not the kind of spread we’ve seen in West Africa, so there may be something new happening in the West."
“This is not the kind of spread we’ve seen in West Africa, so there may be something new happening in the West."