The mental health impact of the closing schools during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a subject of wide-ranging public discourse and research for years. Now, a new large-scale study shows …
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Health & Fitness
Vaccine committee votes to scrap universal hepatitis B shots for newborns despite outcry from health experts
by myphillyconnection 162 viewsThe committee advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine policy voted Friday to stop recommending that all newborns be routinely vaccinated against the hepatitis B virus – …
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Health & Fitness
Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds – here’s how to protect your pearly whites from decay
by myphillyconnection 197 viewsBetween Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during those first …
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Philadelphia Flyers
Flyers thoughts: ‘Why not start believing?’ asks Travis Konecny
by myphillyconnection 206 viewsTravis Konecny and the Philadelphia Flyers chased after the NHL-best Colorado Avalanche for the latter 40 minutes this past Sunday. They just couldn't find that last goal for the tie …
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Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers are tougher to shake away, but still need to learn how to make that next push
by myphillyconnection 197 viewsTravis Konecny wanted to move past the "measuring stick" games. The Flyers fell a goal short against the NHL-best Colorado Avalanche this past Sunday, but skated right there with them …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies close to deal with Don Mattingly to be bench coach
by myphillyconnection 220 viewsDonnie Baseball could be coming to Philadelphia soon. Don Mattingly, a Yankees legend and one-time National League Manager of the Year, is poised to join the Phillies as their new …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies extend manager Rob Thomson through 2027
by myphillyconnection 188 viewsRob Thomson's contract has been extended through 2027, the Phillies announced late Monday morning. Thomson, as the club's manager, will carry job security for another two years, while the Phillies …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Report: Phillies, Kyle Schwarber agree to blockbuster new contract
by myphillyconnection 206 viewsWith MLB's Winter Meetings underway in Orlando, the Phillies didn't waste time making their first major splash of the offseason. The team and All-Star designated hitter Kyle Schwarber have reportedly …
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Philadelphia Phillies
J.T. Realmuto becomes Phillies’ top priority with Kyle Schwarber taken care of
by myphillyconnection 223 viewsKyle Schwarber is taken care of. The star slugger signed his reported five-year, $150 million deal to stay with the Phillies on Tuesday. With arguably the Phils' biggest box of …
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Philadelphia Phillies
There was nowhere else to picture Kyle Schwarber but with the Phillies
by myphillyconnection 178 viewsIt was hard to imagine Kyle Schwarber anywhere else, and after four years and everything that's happened, even he couldn't picture it. From that breakout run to the NL pennant …