May 13, 2021

Is it Seasonal Allergies or COVID-19?

Loss of smell can happen with seasonal allergy, but may also be an early sign of COVID-19 disease. Doctors weigh in for the answers.

April 14, 2021

What Does the J&J Vaccine Pause Mean for Me?

A physician who treats clotting disorders explains what to look out for.

March 19, 2021

Why Wearing a Mask Can Be Controversial

Researchers investigate the social drivers of mask wearing during COVID-19.

February 17, 2021

MATER Staff Turns to their Mindfulness Therapy Research to Navigate COVID-19 Stressors

Proven to help moms in through opioid abuse disorder, mindfulness practice may also be helpful to others in crisis.

January 26, 2021

A Margin of Error

College of Nursing assistant professor Karen Alexander, PhD, RN, talks candidly and bravely about her unconscious bias that crept into the care she had once provided as a nurse.

January 20, 2021

Home Remedies for Endometriosis During COVID-19

Endometriosis pain doesn't stop when you can't see a doctor. We spoke with a researcher on endo home remedies that work.

December 21, 2020

Rock-a-bye Fly: Why Vibrations Lead to Sleepiness

Researchers discover that gentle vibration can induce sleep in flies through a simple form of learning.

December 14, 2020

How to Keep Strong While Recovering from COVID-19 at Home

COVID patients can lose muscle mass quickly while staying in bed. Experts demonstrate safe and effective ways to keep muscles and joints flexible and strong throughout recovery.

December 9, 2020

Will Pregnant Women Be Able to Get the COVID Vaccine? Experts Hope So

OBGYN experts say the COVID-19 vaccine should be made available to pregnant women who are at higher risk of complications when infected with the virus.

November 3, 2020

How to Get Intimacy Back after Cancer Treatment

Research shows women are less likely to hear how cancer treatments might impact their sexual health. Experts weigh in on how women can explore these questions with their doctors and partners.

October 7, 2020

COVID-19 Creates Problems, Research Supplies Solutions

Applied research, a discipline which uses inquiry-aided design, has helped Jefferson faculty and students come up with solutions to surprising issues created by the pandemic.