Laura Brzyski

Health and Wellness Editor

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5 Questions About Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate, Answered

From how it differs from the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines to when it could be available for use, CHOP vaccine expert Paul Offit helps us break it down.

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This Little Plastic Clip Serves as a Mini Aromatherapy Diffuser for Your Mask

ScentClip, created by Penn Medicine anesthesiologist Mark-Alan Pizzini, is here to make mask-wearing a little more pleasant.

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A Penn Behavioral Economist on Ways Philly Could Speed Up COVID-19 Vaccinations

Kevin Volpp, director of the Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics, shares five strategies the city could employ.

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This New Device Is Revolutionizing Breast Surgery at Fox Chase Cancer Center

The center is now using SmartClip Soft Tissue Marker, which provides 3D, GPS-like navigation to help surgeons extract tumors with more precision.

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You Can Order an At-Home COVID-19 Test on GoPuff

The saliva-based test will be delivered to your door in 30 minutes or less.

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NextUp: The Philly-Area Company Developing New Treatment Options for Advanced Cancers

Launched at Penn’s UPstart incubator, Haddonfield’s Linnaeus Therapeutics is in the early stages of clinical trials for an anti-cancer drug.

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We Shouldn’t Be Surprised by COVID-19 Variants, Says Penn Coronavirus Expert

Microbiologist Susan Weiss explains why SARS-CoV-2 mutated, how these variants are different, and what it means for vaccines.

Be Well Philly

Is Your Sleep as Messed up as Ours These Days?

Two local sleep experts share why you’ve got insomnia or weird dreams, plus tips on how to get a better night’s sleep.

Be Well Philly

We Mapped All the Places You Can Get a Flu Shot in Philadelphia

Flu season is upon us. Here’s where you can get the vaccine in Philly.

Be Well Philly

Jiana Murdic is the Founder of Get Fresh Daily. Here’s How She Got Started.

Murdic blazed her own trail in health and nutrition education after working for organizations like The Food Trust and HipCityVeg.

Be Well Philly

Rastelli Foods’ Product Director Spends Her Days Taste-Testing and Doing Morning Workouts

Brittany Rastelli, director of QVC product merchandising at Rastelli Foods, is a mother of two and a fitness enthusiast.

Be Well Philly

Philly Fit Pro Jayel Lewis Just Launched a New Business. Here’s How She Got Started.

“The Fitness Curriculum” teaches trainers how to build and grow their fitness businesses.

Be Well Philly

The Owner of Self Embodiment Fitness Finds Balance with Meal Prepping and Consistent Routines

Malcolm Pinder, owner of Self Embodiment Fitness, stays focused with the help of meal prepping and daily planning.

Be Well Philly

The Ultimate Guide to Nutritionists and Dietitians in Philly

Looking for some help with eating healthfully? Here’s who you can turn to in the Philadelphia area.

Be Well Philly

The Road to Self-Discovery and Sobriety for Studio 34 Co-owner Adrienne Dolberry

Adrienne Dolberry, co-owner of Studio 34 in West Philly, shares how she came to run a wellness studio.