August 25, 2021

Here’s What You Can Expect for COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots This Fall

Dr. Bruce Meyer, president of Jefferson Health, provides the latest on booster shot recommendations and updates on vaccines for children under 12.

August 23, 2021

Jefferson Reacts to FDA’s Full Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

The FDA’s decision to fully approve Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine marks a milestone moment in the battle against COVID-19 and optimism for the public’s vaccine confidence.

August 19, 2021

7 Common Breastfeeding Questions Answered

You don’t have to navigate your breastfeeding journey alone. Here, a lactation consultant offers advice and sources of support for new parents.

August 18, 2021

How to Keep Kids Safe at School with COVID Delta Cases Rising

With the Delta variant on the rise, here’s how to keep your kids healthy as they head back to the classroom.

August 12, 2021

COVID-19 and Breastfeeding: Is Getting the Vaccine Safe for My Baby?

Experts weigh in on the threat of contracting COVID-19 while pregnant, passing antibodies to babies and the best ways to keep them safe.

August 11, 2021

How Effective Are Vaccines Against the Delta Variant? Should We Get Booster Shots? And Other Questions Answered

Infectious diseases physician and Chair of the Jefferson COVID-19 Task Force Dr. John Zurlo discusses everything from masking up (even when you’re fully vaccinated) to the potential of booster shots.

August 3, 2021

It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint:
My Battle with Long COVID

Alexandra Hackett has been battling long COVID for almost a year and half. Here, she shares an update on her journey to health, including frustrating setbacks and new holistic treatments with micronutrient infusions and acupuncture.

July 29, 2021

How to Prevent Lyme Disease and Protect Yourself From Tick Bites

When left untreated, Lyme disease can lead to long-term side effects like chronic weakness and even facial paralysis.

July 26, 2021

My Transition Journey and Becoming My ‘True Self’

From coming out, to starting his medical transition at age 26, Xander has faced many changes – and many small victories – that have helped him become who he’s always wanted to be.

July 22, 2021

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know

Here, a neurologist discusses the landscape of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, available treatments, genetic dementia and ways you can help strengthen your cognitive function.

July 21, 2021

Yes, Meditating Can Reverse Cognitive Decline and Reshape the Brain. Here’s How

If you’ve been thinking of adopting a meditation practice, let this interview be your sign to start and perhaps give Kirtan Kriya meditation a try.