How to make self-care a priority while working from home

Philly Voice (Health) 12/2 2:23A Brian Brick, For Independence Bl

If you work from home, it’s important to disconnect and make self-care a priority by staying healthy both mentally and physically. Never underestimate the importance of exercise, hobbies, or time with family and friends. You need these things to...

Drinking alcohol while pregnant significantly alters the baby's brain structure, MRIs reveal

Philly Voice (Health) 12/1 3:57P Tracey Romero

The brain structure of fetuses exposed to alcohol significantly differs from the developing brains other unborn babies, a new MRI-based study shows. Unborn babies exposed to alcohol have a larger corpus collosum – the main connection between the...

Philadelphia Hospitals Nearing Full Capacity As COVID Cases Rise Across Region

CBS Philly (Health) 12/1 10:53A Health – CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) Health officials in Philadelphia and Camden say the omicron variant hasn t been detected here locally, but they say its arrival is inevitable. They say now is the time for residents to be prepared. The area is nowhere close to...

A good night's sleep can be elusive for many people with type 2 diabetes

Philly Voice (Health) 12/1 9:52A Tracey Romero

About half of people with type 2 diabetes have trouble sleeping because of unstable blood sugar levels and other disease-related symptoms, like increased thirst and headaches. Studies have shown that insufficient and irregular sleep, as well as...

FDA advisors narrowly vote to recommend Merck's COVID-19 pill for emergency use

Philly Voice (Health) 12/1 6:51A Tracey Romero

Merck's experimental COVID-19 antiviral pill was recommended for emergency use authorization by a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel. Still, the committee expressed concerns regarding the efficacy of molnupiravir and the potential...

FDA Panel Narrowly Votes To Recommend Merck’s COVID-19 Pill

CBS Philly (Health) 11/30 3:02P Health – CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) Merck is closer to getting authorization for its COVID pill. It s the first drug Americans could take at home to treat the coronavirus. An FDA advisory panel has voted to recommend that the FDA and CDC authorize the use of an...

Getting COVID-19 while pregnant does not affect the baby's brain development, study says

Philly Voice (Health) 11/30 9:46A Tracey Romero

A mild to moderate coronavirus infection in a pregnant woman will not harm the development of her baby's brain, a new study shows. Still, contracting COVID-19 during pregnancy increases the risk of severe illness and preterm and stillbirth....

Health Officials Push COVID-19 Boosters As Concern Grows Over Vaccine Effectiveness With Omicron...

CBS Philly (Health) 11/30 9:17A Health – CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) Right now there is concern from Wall Street to Main Street as COVID-19 infections rise again in the U.S. It s happening as health authorities worldwide size up the threat posed by the new omicron variant. The CDC has expanded...

To make exercise a habit, start with a plan and find ways to make it fun

Philly Voice (Health) 11/29 4:18P Tracey Romero

Developing good habits is the key to sticking to an exercise regimen. Behavioral health scientists stress the importance of repetition and setting attainable goals. Finding ways to make workouts more fun and exercising with friends also can be...

Chronic fatigue syndrome may provide valuable insights into long COVID

Philly Voice (Health) 11/29 8:53A Tracey Romero

Post-COVID syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome are similar on a molecular level. Further research into these common biomarkers could result in better treatments for both conditions, scientists say.

Tips for helping kids overcome their fear of needles

Philly Voice (Health) 11/29 7:45A Julia Aspen, Sponsored by Indepe

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children receive dozens of vaccinations between birth and 18 years of age . With so many shots needed during early childhood, it’s no wonder many kids are afraid to go to the...

Healthy Recipe: Vegan Pad Thai

Philly Voice (Health) 11/29 6:07A Do It Better Wellness

Try a delicious new recipe!

How The New COVID-19 Variant Impacts Your Travel Plans

CBS Philly (Health) 11/29 5:01A Health – CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CNN) The discovery of a new variant of the COVID-19 virus has left governments around the world scrambling, leading to a steady stream of increased travel restrictions since the World Health Organization designated B.1.1.529 as a...

What We Know And Don’t Know About The Omicron Variant

CBS Philly (Health) 11/29 4:49A Health – CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CNN) A new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant first identified by South African scientists has prompted a fresh round of travel restrictions across the world and raised concern about what may be next in the...

Pennsylvania's COVID vaccine rate drops following data correction

Philly Voice (Health) 11/28 3:11A Maggie Mancini

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated their data on Pennsylvania's vaccination rate on Wednesday, with a correction resulting in a five-point percentage decrease from Tuesday.