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Doctors have limited options to treat the "extensively drug-resistant" strains of Shigella bacteria.
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Doctors have limited options to treat the "extensively drug-resistant" strains of Shigella bacteria.
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
The CDC cited concerns over the COVID-19 surge in China and "the lack of adequate and transparent" data from the country's health authorities.
Philadelphia and Oakland County, Michigan, are joining the small list of U.S. localities that are looking for signs of polio infections in sewage.
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
The CDC says six people in six states, including New Jersey, have been infected.
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Federal officials said this week that they had been considering a testing requirement.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked at how likely adults were to say they had remembered to wash their hands in six scenarios
The CDC is conducting a scientific review to see if wearing a face mask can not only stop the spread of the coronavirus but can also protect the wearer.
The teams arrived in the state on Thursday, May 14 and have been working to provide assistance to locations in need.
An estimated 100,000 young children have not had a vaccination against any of the 14 diseases for which shots are recommended.
Are you avoiding fats in your daily diet? It may be time to stop -- that is, if your daily diet is Mediterranean.
When working on the influenza vaccine for the following year, researchers make a guess as to which strains will be prevalent.
Port Authority officials say the CDC investigated a sick passenger at Newark Liberty International Airport for possible Ebola.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said Friday that 160 lab-confirmed cases were reported in the 22 states. On Tuesday, the CDC's count was 130 cases in 12 states.
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The CDC is reviewing its safety procedures at high-security labs, some of which had to be closed after a release of anthrax and bird flu. Now, they're getting input from the medical community.
Nearly 17% of US children and adolescents are obese. But, according to a CDC report, many people who are obese don't consider themselves as having the condition.
But calling out sick from work means no pay for many, especially low-income workers.
"In New Jersey, the prevalence is one in 45 children with (some degree of) autism," says Dr. Walter Zahorodny, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the New Jersey Medical School.
The type B strain of meningitis is very rare in the United States, but it has attacked at Princeton, and the symptoms can occur quickly and be potentially deadly.
Pennsylvania Medical Society president Dr. Bruce MacLeod says gun violence should be studied the same way doctors study diabetes and heart disease.
Approximately 13 million illnesses, and over 110,000 hospitalizations, may have been averted by the flu vaccine over the last six years in the US.
The explosion happened Friday night at the R.M. Palmer Company factory located on South Second Avenue in West Reading.
In a decision released Tuesday, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled to reinstate the original convictions and sentence for Adnan Syed.
Wingard was hired as Temple's 12th president in July of 2021.
Eight to 12 thousand gallons of a latex product spilled into a Bucks County creek and flowed into the Delaware River.
Philadelphia officials say tap water in the city is safe for all uses until at least 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.
The explosion happened Friday night at the R.M. Palmer Company factory located on South Second Avenue in West Reading.
In a decision released Tuesday, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled to reinstate the original convictions and sentence for Adnan Syed.
Wingard was hired as Temple's 12th president in July of 2021.
Eight to 12 thousand gallons of a latex product spilled into a Bucks County creek and flowed into the Delaware River.
Philadelphia officials say tap water in the city is safe for all uses until at least 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.
The explosion happened Friday night at the R.M. Palmer Company factory located on South Second Avenue in West Reading.
Wingard was hired as Temple's 12th president in July of 2021.
Eight to 12 thousand gallons of a latex product spilled into a Bucks County creek and flowed into the Delaware River.
Philadelphia officials say tap water in the city is safe for all uses until at least 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.
Right now, merging is dangerous for drivers at the exit for Bridge Street and Harbison Avenue. Give yourself extra time to drive through the area when construction begins.
The cases were in Trenton and in Ewing, Lawrence and Hamilton townships, all served by Trenton Water Works.
Some beaches in this popular Jersey Shore town won't be ready for visitors by MDW
Elkhorn Valley Packing is recalling the beef chuck after shipping it to states from Connecticut to Pennsylvania.
The rush to buy bottled water has left many store shelves empty beyond Philadelphia's borders.
The Millville, New Jersey, native is teaming up with Tiger Woods to bring Trout National - The Reserve to Vineland.
Local organizations are working to make the Jewish community safer amidst a surge in antisemitic incidents.
Friday morning will be a little soggy, and some rain to the south is expected later in the day.
The tacos come in a warm flour tortilla with eggs, cheddar cheese, lime crema and the option to add bacon.
It is a reunion some five months in the making, and one first responders say would not have happened if it was not for CPR training.
Biden has previously called on lawmakers in both parties to expand resources to fight the "mental health crisis" in the nation as part of his "unity agenda."
The Penn team will be presenting her case at a medical conference Monday. They hope the surgery will be used by other patients with her condition.
"It teaches you to become one with yourself," Hafiz Montgomery, a former WBF champ, said.
Federal health officials say some children didn't get early intervention and treatment because of COVID. The new report also shows autism numbers are up.
Many agree that an extra day off leads to a more fulfilling and profitable life. There is also growing interest among state legislatures and even congress to give employers a chance to try out a four-day workweek.
The Center for Disease Control is expressing concern over a new fungus that's growing, and it's now in Pennsylvania.
Elkhorn Valley Packing is recalling the beef chuck after shipping it to states from Connecticut to Pennsylvania.
Julian Taylor was born weighing just over one pound, but he was a fighter.
Sneaker company plans to close hundreds of in-mall shops before opening more standalone stores.
The San Francisco regional bank's stock had plunged by a third on Thursday on concerns about its financial stability.
The national highway safety agency says a faulty brake fluid hose can lead to longer stopping distances, "increasing the risk of a crash."
The transit agency will test full-size gates on the Market-Frankford Line, at the 13th Street and 34th Street stations.
The transportation authority cited rising costs and inflation for the pause.
SEPTA said the construction will "enhance the customer experience" at the Ridge Avenue bus station.
Officials say the road will be closed for "an extended period of time."
The bridge and road are being closed to allow open movement and space for a new fender replacement project.
Hoskins tore his left ACL last week in a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers.
Ohtani and Nola are among a group of players going into their final season before they are eligible for free agency.
Aramark unveiled some new snacks on deck this season at Citizens Bank Park.
Nikola Jokic posted his 29th triple-double of the season in the win.
Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto was ejected Monday in a spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays for an awkward ball exchange that followed a pitch-clock violation.
For the past half-century Genoa City, Wisconsin, has been the setting for high drama, marital gyrations and genre traditions, in TV's most-watched soap opera.
Majors' criminal defense lawyer said he is "completely innocent and provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows."
"We are all totally bereft," Webber said in a statement.
Brandy became the first Black actress to play Cinderella in a movie, and 26 years later, she is reprising the iconic role alongside her prince.
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
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Julian Taylor was born weighing just over one pound, but he was a fighter.
Mayfair Elementary School is the only one in the School District of Philadelphia helping students explore vocational programs.
PECO is providing real-life experience for young people interested in working in energy.
Ultimately KenCrest West Director Josie Jones hopes these seniors will return one day and run their own classroom.
Patriot Polling is a non-partisan organization that uses a third-party cold-calling system to survey voters across the nation.
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Cars lined up at the Wilmington VA Medical Center Tuesday.
Brandon Goldner reports.