Philadelphia man, 56, finally heads home after 5 month battle with COVID-19

Philadelphia man, 56, finally heads home after 5 month battle with COVID-19

Rodney Wescott, 56, is finally heading home and reuniting with his family after he came down with COVID-19 shortly before Thanksgiving 2020 and spend the last five months fighting for his life.

Rodney Wescott, 56, is finally heading home and reuniting with his family after he came down with COVID-19 shortly before Thanksgiving 2020 and spend the last five months fighting for his life.

CDC: Many COVID-19 patients who suffered mild illness being diagnosed with new ailments months later

CDC: Many COVID-19 patients who suffered mild illness being diagnosed with new ailments months later

A recent study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that two-thirds of coronavirus patients who suffered mild illness were diagnosed with a new health condition as late as five months after their initial COVID-19 diagnosis.

A recent study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that two-thirds of coronavirus patients who suffered mild illness were diagnosed with a new health condition as late as five months after their initial COVID-19 diagnosis.

Berks County high school closing 2 days after surge of COVID cases

Berks County high school closing 2 days after surge of COVID cases

Exeter Senior High School, in Reading, set to close the campus for two days and shift to all-virtual learning, due to a COVID surge, officials said.

Exeter Senior High School, in Reading, set to close the campus for two days and shift to all-virtual learning, due to a COVID surge, officials said.

Burning Man festival canceled for 2nd year in a row due to COVID-19 pandemic

Burning Man festival canceled for 2nd year in a row due to COVID-19 pandemic

Burning Man organizers announced Tuesday they are canceling this summer’s annual counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Burning Man organizers announced Tuesday they are canceling this summer’s annual counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pfizer CEO says oral antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 could be ready by end of year

Pfizer CEO says oral antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 could be ready by end of year

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said a drug the company is testing to treat COVID-19 showed promising signs and could be available to the public by the end of this year.

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said a drug the company is testing to treat COVID-19 showed promising signs and could be available to the public by the end of this year.

CDC: Fully vaccinated Americans can do some outdoor activities without mask

CDC: Fully vaccinated Americans can do some outdoor activities without mask

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the CDC’s new outdoor mask guidance is the next step in getting back to some sense of normalcy and serves as “another reason to go get vaccinated now.”

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the CDC’s new outdoor mask guidance is the next step in getting back to some sense of normalcy and serves as “another reason to go get vaccinated now.”

Kratom: Experts warn over-the-counter supplement can be dangerous, addictive

Kratom: Experts warn over-the-counter supplement can be dangerous, addictive

Experts say kratom, an over-the-counter supplement that's not hard to find, can be addictive and lead to the use of drugs. When mixed with other drugs, it can be deadly.

Experts say kratom, an over-the-counter supplement that's not hard to find, can be addictive and lead to the use of drugs. When mixed with other drugs, it can be deadly.

Florida private school says it will not employ teachers who get the COVID-19 vaccine

Florida private school says it will not employ teachers who get the COVID-19 vaccine

A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.

A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.

'Repeated' COVID violations close Wildwood's Shamrock Beef & Ale for summer

'Repeated' COVID violations close Wildwood's Shamrock Beef & Ale for summer

Shamrock Beef & Ale in Wildwood, New Jersey will be closed for the summer after state authorities suspended their liquor license over 'repeated' violations of the state's COVID-19 health and safety orders.

Shamrock Beef & Ale in Wildwood, New Jersey will be closed for the summer after state authorities suspended their liquor license over 'repeated' violations of the state's COVID-19 health and safety orders.

Father finally heads home after five month battle with COVID-19
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Father finally heads home after five month battle with COVID-19

Rodney Wescott is finally heading home and reuniting with his family after he came down with COVID-19 shortly before Thanksgiving 2020.

Rodney Wescott is finally heading home and reuniting with his family after he came down with COVID-19 shortly before Thanksgiving 2020.

How sleeping less in middle age may impact dementia risk
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How sleeping less in middle age may impact dementia risk

Dr. Thanuja Hamilton visits Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the impact a lack of sleep during a certain life stage could have on your dementia risk.

Dr. Thanuja Hamilton visits Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the impact a lack of sleep during a certain life stage could have on your dementia risk.

FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life

FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.