October 15, 2020

Blood with Baggage: Prejudice Underlies Current FDA Regulations for “MSM” Blood Donors

The FDA recently revised blood donor regulations, a rapid change two medical school students say highlights discriminatory policies against the LGBTQ+ community.

October 14, 2020

Holiday Travel Tips: How to Stay Safe During COVID-19

Can you really go home for the holidays this year? Dr. Michael Barnish weighs in on staying safe on planes, in hotels and on extended drives.

October 13, 2020

COVID-19: Your Questions Answered

Should you worry about the virus being transmitted in the mail? Jefferson experts answer this question and more.

October 6, 2020

How to Handle Halloween During the COVID-19 Pandemic

A family medicine physician talks redefining trick-or-treating, safe alternatives and shares how she plans on celebrating with her own child.

October 5, 2020

2020 Voters’ Guide to Health Care

This year, every U.S. citizen has an important job to do: vote.

October 2, 2020

In Light of President Trump’s COVID-19 Diagnosis, Here Are Available
Treatment Options

For someone with mild symptoms, it’s generally a watch-and-wait approach.

September 29, 2020

Complaints of Ringing Ears Increase During COVID-19

If you believe you are experiencing ringing in your ears, especially during COVID-19, you are not alone.

September 22, 2020

COVID-19 Long Haulers: Surviving May Not Mean Thriving

Specialists in rehabilitation medicine, pulmonology, neuroscience and cardiology share early observations about post-COVID challenges patients may face.

September 22, 2020

From Loss of Fingers to Shortness of Breath, COVID-19 Has Long-term Effects

Vanessa Cassidy lost her thumb. Lakeisha Hollingsworth, who worked out every day, suffers from fatigue and extreme shortness of breath. Together, they are moving forward, reclaiming their lives—with courage and determination.

September 21, 2020

How to Cultivate Gratitude Even
In Dark Times

Practicing gratitude can help us overcome the negativity bias, appreciate everyday moments of beauty and goodness, and help support us and build resilience.

September 15, 2020

COVID-19 and the Flu: Will there
be a ‘Twindemic?’

It is possible to get both COVID-19 and the flu at the same time. Here’s how to protect yourself when two similar viruses collide.