New Study Says Vaccines Only Slightly Reduce Risk Of Getting Long COVID

CBS Philly (Health) 5/26 11:50A Health – CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) The COVID-19 mutation now spreading across the United States is more contagious than predecessors and appears to be causing more severe infections, according to new reports. Health officials are concerned about an even bigger...

Why it's important to disclose marijuana use prior to surgery

Philly Voice (Health) 5/26 7:58A Tracey Romero

A failure to acknowledge regular marijuana use prior to surgery can lead to complications during the procedure, doctors say. Studies have shown that patients who regularly use marijuana need a higher dose of a sedative for common procedures. This...

Here’s why it’s time to kick the pandemic alcohol habit

Philly Voice (Health) 5/26 4:18A Dr. Sosunmolu Shoyinka, For Inde

During the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol consumption rose 14% among adults over age 30. .

How Independence Blue Cross is closing the racial gap in maternal health outcomes

Philly Voice (Health) 5/26 3:48A Patricia Guerra-Garcia, MD, For

Everybody should have access to quality maternity care that results in positive health outcomes.

How To Talk To Kids About Texas School Shooting

CBS Philly (Health) 5/25 11:19A Health – CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) Many people are struggling with a range of emotions following Tuesday s Texas school shooting , and handling all of those feelings can be especially hard for children. In addition to sadness and anger, Tuesday s massacre may...

We can all play a role in preventing child abuse — here’s how

Philly Voice (Health) 5/25 11:10A The IBX insights Team, For Indep

There are about 4 million child abuse cases reported in the United States each year. In 2020, 32,919 cases of suspected abuse were reported in Pennsylvania. Most of these cases involved sexual abuse, but physical abuse and neglect were also among...

Essential annual checkups for children

Philly Voice (Health) 5/25 10:12A Julia Aspen, Sponsored by Indepe

If you’re a parent, make sure these health visits are on the calendar for your child every year.

Monkeypox 'very unlikely' to cause a COVID-like outbreak, scientists say

Philly Voice (Health) 5/25 9:08A Tracey Romero

The global monkeypox outbreak is unlikely to reach the proportion of the COVID-19 pandemic because it is less contagious than the coronavirus. Because it is not new, there also are vaccines and treatments available. Monkeypox cases have been...

Why you should see a dermatologist at least once a year

Philly Voice (Health) 5/25 4:37A Julia Aspen, Sponsored by Indepe

Did you know that your skin is the largest organ in your body? Not only does this vital organ protect everything it covers — it also prevents dehydration, regulates temperature, and houses the nerve endings that enable your sense of touch.

Wayne Father Creates Clothing Line To Honor Daughter, Raise Awareness About Eating Disorders

CBS Philly (Health) 5/24 10:59A Health – CBS Philly

WAYNE, Pa (CBS) A father in Wayne has created a clothing line to honor his daughter and raise awareness about eating disorders. It s part of our continuing coverage for May, which is Mental Health...

More children with hearing difficulties could benefit from cochlear implants, but they remain an...

Philly Voice (Health) 5/24 10:54A Tracey Romero

Babies with hearing loss and severe developmental delays gain significantly more improvement in cognitive, adaptive behavior and language and auditory skills with cochlear implants than with hearing aids, a USC study finds. The findings emphasize...

Telemedicine vs. in-person health visits — is there a difference in care?

Philly Voice (Health) 5/24 5:31A Julia Aspen, Sponsored by Indepe

You may be wondering if there’s a difference in the care provided during a telemedicine appointment versus an in-office visit. The answer? It depends on the situation.

People Will Likely Lose Up To 58 Hours Of Sleep By 2099, Study Suggests

CBS Philly (Health) 5/24 2:58A Health – CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA  (CNN) People around the world are likely to lose 50 to 58 hours of sleep a year by 2099 due to global warming, a new study revealed. Researchers used wristbands with internal accelerometers to measure sleep duration and sleep timing...

Lower Moreland Will Not Mandate Masks In Schools After Tense Community Meeting

CBS Philly (Health) 5/23 5:14P Health – CBS Philly

LOWER MORELAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) Things got tense Monday night during a school board meeting in Montgomery County over one district s decision to keep its mask mandate in place while others merely recommended to mask up. Starting Tuesday, Lower...

Health Officials Watching Closely For Potential Spread Of Monkeypox Across United States

CBS Philly (Health) 5/23 11:03A Health – CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) The CDC says it is likely that there will be more cases of monkeypox in the United States, and the virus is also spreading internationally. Monkeypox has been identified in three states, including New York City. Officials from...