'It's given her a voice': Local musician fundraises for Autism communication tools
April is Autism Awareness Month, and a local musician is using his performances to fundraise in different ways, including for sensory toys and devices at his five-year-old daughter’s school.
April is Autism Awareness Month, and a local musician is using his performances to fundraise in different ways, including for sensory toys and devices at his five-year-old daughter’s school.
Cure for grey hair? Scientific discovery could hold key to preserving hair color
NYU researchers conducted a study that finds stem cells stuck in the hair follicle can cause hair to lose color.
NYU researchers conducted a study that finds stem cells stuck in the hair follicle can cause hair to lose color.
Cleaning for a Reason: Network of maid services helps cancer patients nationwide
To date, Cleaning for a Reason has provided roughly $16 million worth of cleaning services to nearly 50,000 people battling cancer.
To date, Cleaning for a Reason has provided roughly $16 million worth of cleaning services to nearly 50,000 people battling cancer.
Mystery virus sends young Houston-area man into organ failure
“At first, I just thought it was a flu and cough, that's what we went in for. And then doctors were doing their tests, and then they came in saying, ‘we need to get you to the hospital now,’" Jacob says.
“At first, I just thought it was a flu and cough, that's what we went in for. And then doctors were doing their tests, and then they came in saying, ‘we need to get you to the hospital now,’" Jacob says.
Get ready for 'rough' pollen season this year, allergist warns
Those who suffer from allergies know all too well their impact on sleep, daytime alertness and overall function.
Those who suffer from allergies know all too well their impact on sleep, daytime alertness and overall function.
Latest COVID-19 variant causing pink eye
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss the latest COVID-19 variant, which is causing pink eye in patients.
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss the latest COVID-19 variant, which is causing pink eye in patients.
Oregon licenses first 'facilitators' to accompany clients taking magic mushrooms
These "facilitators" will accompany clients wishing to take the so-called magic mushrooms, and their licensing is a major next step in the state's experiment with psilocybin.
These "facilitators" will accompany clients wishing to take the so-called magic mushrooms, and their licensing is a major next step in the state's experiment with psilocybin.
Biologists invent new microscope inspired by scallops’ eyes to more effectively study organs
The microscope can image samples in any type of liquid, making it a new and more cost-effective approach for researchers studying organs and diagnosing diseases.
The microscope can image samples in any type of liquid, making it a new and more cost-effective approach for researchers studying organs and diagnosing diseases.
Tranq Dope: Gov. Shapiro cracks down on popular street drug
Governor Josh Shapiro came to the offices of a Kensington community group Tuesday to warn of the dangers of a street drug popular in Philadelphia and to announce that he will soon classify the drug as a schedule 3 narcotic.
Governor Josh Shapiro came to the offices of a Kensington community group Tuesday to warn of the dangers of a street drug popular in Philadelphia and to announce that he will soon classify the drug as a schedule 3 narcotic.
Mississippi must allow religious exemption for childhood vaccines, judge orders
Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.
Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.
Drug-resistant 'superbugs' found in 40% of supermarket meat products, study says
Multidrug-resistant E. coli were found in chicken, turkey, beef, and pork products chosen at random from supermarkets in 2020, according to a Spanish study.
Multidrug-resistant E. coli were found in chicken, turkey, beef, and pork products chosen at random from supermarkets in 2020, according to a Spanish study.
The dangers of social media's DIY dental hacks
DIY dental hacks have been trending on social media, but experts are warning it could be harmful. Dr. Alyse O'Kelly, an Associate Dentist at Kids Smiles, joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss.
DIY dental hacks have been trending on social media, but experts are warning it could be harmful. Dr. Alyse O'Kelly, an Associate Dentist at Kids Smiles, joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss.
New mRNA cancer vaccine helps cut risk of melanoma recurrence by nearly half, trial finds
A clinical trial from researchers finds that the new experimental vaccine combined with immunotherapy helped lower the chances of melanoma recurring or causing death.
A clinical trial from researchers finds that the new experimental vaccine combined with immunotherapy helped lower the chances of melanoma recurring or causing death.
Supreme Court's abortion pill order spares safe havens for now
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions.
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions.
9-year-old Atlantic County boy rings the bell with the Phillies to celebrate last cancer treatment
A 9-year-old Hammonton boy rang the bell at Wednesday night’s Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park, celebrating his last chemo treatment for leukemia on a night he won’t forget.
A 9-year-old Hammonton boy rang the bell at Wednesday night’s Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park, celebrating his last chemo treatment for leukemia on a night he won’t forget.
9-year-old Atlantic County boy rings the bell with the Phillies to celebrate last cancer treatment
A 9-year-old Hammonton boy rang the bell at Wednesday night?s Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park, celebrating his last chemo treatment for leukemia on a night he won?t forget.
A 9-year-old Hammonton boy rang the bell at Wednesday night?s Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park, celebrating his last chemo treatment for leukemia on a night he won?t forget.
Health Watch: Sexually transmitted diseases jumped by 7% in 2021, CDC says
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss CDC data that shows a rise in sexually transmitted diseases in 2021.
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss CDC data that shows a rise in sexually transmitted diseases in 2021.
Philadelphia-area health care professionals take part in Health Equity forum
In Philadelphia, the beginning of Black Maternal Health Week kicked off with a three-day event aimed at reducing health disparities.
In Philadelphia, the beginning of Black Maternal Health Week kicked off with a three-day event aimed at reducing health disparities.
EPA finds cancer risk from sterilization chemical, proposes usage limits
“EPA’s number one priority is protecting people’s health and safety,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a statement.
“EPA’s number one priority is protecting people’s health and safety,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a statement.
Biden ends COVID-19 national emergency after Congress acts
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.