NIH: COVID-19 booster-induced antibody response to omicron significantly decreases over time
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild’ symptoms, WH says
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
Health Watch: Tips to protect your health in a heatwave
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to offer tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones in extreme heat.
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to offer tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones in extreme heat.
Man to eat only Taco Bell in 30-day health experiment
Sam Reid hopes to redefine what it means to be “healthy” by eating only Taco Bell for a month and examining different health metrics at the end.
Sam Reid hopes to redefine what it means to be “healthy” by eating only Taco Bell for a month and examining different health metrics at the end.
Indianapolis doctor who performed abortion prepares defamation suit against state's attorney general
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
New ‘Centaurus’ coronavirus variant surfacing in multiple countries
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
Laughing gas and childbirth: An option for patients looking for a middle ground
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Mississippi women's health clinic drops challenge of state's near-ban on abortions
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
75% of US teens aren’t getting recommended daily exercise, particularly females, study finds
Researchers suspected that the environment at school could play an important role in determining how comfortable students feel participating in school sports or other physical activities.
Researchers suspected that the environment at school could play an important role in determining how comfortable students feel participating in school sports or other physical activities.
At 122 cases, D.C. has the highest rate of monkeypox per capita in US says Health Director
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser addressed the District's monkeypox outbreak after more than 120 cases have been reported. This makes D.C. the city with the highest rate of monkeypox per capita in the United States.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser addressed the District's monkeypox outbreak after more than 120 cases have been reported. This makes D.C. the city with the highest rate of monkeypox per capita in the United States.
Georgia newlywed talks about the cancer symptoms he almost overlooked
Charles Farmer was in his twenties when he started feeling strange pain in different areas of his body. When he finally went to the doctor, he says, cancer was the last thing on his mind.
Charles Farmer was in his twenties when he started feeling strange pain in different areas of his body. When he finally went to the doctor, he says, cancer was the last thing on his mind.
Only son donates kidney to mother: ‘It’s amazing to give life in a different way’
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term: report
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.
Health experts urge staying up to date with COVID vaccines and boosters as BA.5 variant spreads
As the BA.5 variant begins to spread nationwide, health experts urge everyone to get vaccinated and boosted.
As the BA.5 variant begins to spread nationwide, health experts urge everyone to get vaccinated and boosted.
Health experts urge stay up-to-date with COVID vaccines and boosters
As the BA.5 variant begins to spread nationwide, health experts urge everyone to get vaccinated and boosted.
As the BA.5 variant begins to spread nationwide, health experts urge everyone to get vaccinated and boosted.
'A beacon of hope': N.J. officer tours landmark that gave him inspiration during COVID battle
A Manchester Township police officer with near deadly case of COVID, tours the Philadelphia landmark that gave him inspiration to battle on during his illness.
A Manchester Township police officer with near deadly case of COVID, tours the Philadelphia landmark that gave him inspiration to battle on during his illness.
N.J. officer tours landmark that gave him inspiration during COVID battle
A Manchester Township police officer with near deadly case of COVID, tours the Philadelphia landmark that gave him inspiration to battle on during his illness.
A Manchester Township police officer with near deadly case of COVID, tours the Philadelphia landmark that gave him inspiration to battle on during his illness.
Toddler, who once spent nearly 700 days in hospital for heart defect, dies
Valentina Garnetti first gained notoriety in 2021 for spending most of her toddler life inside a hospital due to a congenital heart defect.
Valentina Garnetti first gained notoriety in 2021 for spending most of her toddler life inside a hospital due to a congenital heart defect.
Abortion laws spark profound changes in other medical care
Abortion restrictions and the overturn of Roe v. Wade are having profound repercussions in reproductive medicine as well as in other areas of medical care.
Abortion restrictions and the overturn of Roe v. Wade are having profound repercussions in reproductive medicine as well as in other areas of medical care.