Confused by COVID-19 booster eligibility requirements? Here's the basics

Philly Voice (Health) 10/21 5:41P Maggie Mancini

The CDC has now cleared booster shots of all three COVID-19 vaccines. But the eligibility requirements are confusing and there isn't much data on mixing and matching vaccines. Here's what you need to know about boosters whether you initially...

CDC Advisory Panel Endorses Moderna, Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters For Some Americans

CBS Philly (Health) 10/21 12:08P Health – CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) A CDC advisory panel endorsed COVID boosters on Thursday. People who received the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna vaccines are much closer to being able to get a booster shot. Moderna s booster, Johnson & Johnson s booster and...

Widespread salmonella outbreak tied to raw onions, CDC says

Philly Voice (Health) 10/21 9:25A Maggie Mancini

Pennsylvania and New Jersey are among 37 states reporting cases in an ongoing salmonella outbreak that has been linked to raw onions, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The onions were imported from Chihuahua,...

FDA Authorizes Booster Doses Of Moderna And Johnson & Johnson Vaccines, Says Mix And Match OK

CBS Philly (Health) 10/20 11:50A Health – CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recommending COVID-19 boosters for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines and also approved mixing different vaccine brands. The Moderna booster is recommended for people at...

White House Outlines Plan To Vaccinate Children Between 5-11 Once COVID-19 Vaccine Cleared By...

CBS Philly (Health) 10/20 11:06A Health – CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) The federal government is taking steps now to be ready to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to kids. The White House outlined Wednesday its plan to vaccinate 28 million children between the ages of 5 and 11 once it s cleared by...

Biomarker discovery may lead to better treatments for asthma, COPD, Rutgers researchers say

Philly Voice (Health) 10/20 10:57A Tracey Romero

Rutgers University researchers identified a new biomarker for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that may help doctors better diagnoses and treat the lung conditions. They found a protein in the lungs that can leak a particular...

Too much sitting isn't just harmful for our physical health – it affects our mental well-being, too

Philly Voice (Health) 10/20 9:18A Tracey Romero

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. Sitting too much not only is bad for the body physically, but it also has adverse mental health effects. A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of anxiety and...

Osteoporosis prevention should begin as a young adult, experts say

Philly Voice (Health) 10/19 5:11P Tracey Romero

A higher bone density at age 30 lessens the likelihood of developing osteoporosis later in life, experts say. To prevent osteoporosis and improve bone health, experts advise getting recommended levels of calcium, vitamin D and protein. Reducing...

The mental health of American children is at a crisis point, pediatric groups say

Philly Voice (Health) 10/19 4:17P Tracey Romero

The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Children's Hospital Association declared a national emergency over children's mental health. The groups called on public officials to take action against...

Hepatitis A Outbreak In Pennsylvania Brings Reminder About Often Forgotten Vaccine

CBS Philly (Health) 10/19 10:37A Health – CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) Philadelphia health officials are tracking an increased number of hepatitis A cases in the city this year, and Pennsylvania is on the CDC s list of states with ongoing outbreaks. Most people don t know there s a vaccine for...

Video games may have a role in shaping public health, researchers say

Philly Voice (Health) 10/19 10:05A Tracey Romero

The FDA approved the first prescription video game in 2020, authorizing EndeavorRx as an ADHD treatment. But researchers continue to explore how gaming technology can be used to improve other health outcomes. One study examined their effect on...

Pennsylvania woman denied kidney transplant over COVID-19 vaccine refusal

Philly Voice (Health) 10/19 6:25A Michael Tanenbaum

A Pennsylvania woman in need of a kidney transplant was denied by Geisinger Health Network over her refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The 40-year-old mother from Lycoming County has been on dialysis and waited for an organ for nearly...

Urinary tract infections can affect men too – especially those over age 50

Philly Voice (Health) 10/18 11:14A Tracey Romero

Urinary tract infections are more common in women, but men should aware of the symptoms because they can develop them, too. Case in point: former President Bill Clinton, who was hospitalized following a UTI that turned into sepsis. Symptoms...

Mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines appears to be safe, but the most effective combination isn't...

Philly Voice (Health) 10/18 8:43A Tracey Romero

Mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines appears to be safe and, in some combinations, may increase protection against the coronavirus. Recent research from the National Institutes of Health found that pairing the Johnson & Johnson shot with a...

Healthy Recipe: Pumpkin Pancakes

Philly Voice (Health) 10/18 2:54A Do It Better Wellness

Enjoy a delicious new recipe!