Report: Over 1 billion young people at risk of hearing loss due to 'unsafe listening'
Friday marks "World Hearing Day," and one local organization is using the occasion to shine a spotlight on a growing problem: noise-induced hearing loss among young people.
Friday marks "World Hearing Day," and one local organization is using the occasion to shine a spotlight on a growing problem: noise-induced hearing loss among young people.
More than half the world's population will be obese or overweight by 2035, says new report
The World Obesity Federation issued a startling prediction in its new report.
The World Obesity Federation issued a startling prediction in its new report.
N.J. lawmakers, mental health experts gather to find answers to combat rise in teen suicide cases
The Senate Education Committee held a hearing on Thursday afternoon where nearly a dozen speakers gave testimony on the great need for mental health resources among other interventions to support young people.
The Senate Education Committee held a hearing on Thursday afternoon where nearly a dozen speakers gave testimony on the great need for mental health resources among other interventions to support young people.
N.J. lawmakers, parents, mental health experts gather for hearing on teen suicides
In the hope of learning how to prevent teen suicides, N.J. lawmakers, parents and mental health experts gathere in Trenton for a hearing.
In the hope of learning how to prevent teen suicides, N.J. lawmakers, parents and mental health experts gathere in Trenton for a hearing.
Students will learn remotely after asbestos discovered in West Oak Lane's Building 21 school
Students at a Philadelphia high school were abruptly moved to remote learning when the presence of asbestos was found in the building during a Tuesday night inspection.
Students at a Philadelphia high school were abruptly moved to remote learning when the presence of asbestos was found in the building during a Tuesday night inspection.
Jack Daniel's warehouse blocked due to ethanol vapors, black whiskey fungus infestation
Ethanol vapors, also known as “angel’s share” in whiskey-making, released from Jack Daniel’s barrels during the aging process can potentially lead to the growth of black whiskey fungus.
Ethanol vapors, also known as “angel’s share” in whiskey-making, released from Jack Daniel’s barrels during the aging process can potentially lead to the growth of black whiskey fungus.
Taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study suggests
While vitamin D supplementation was found to have effects in all groups of the large-scale study, the research suggested the effects were greater in women.
While vitamin D supplementation was found to have effects in all groups of the large-scale study, the research suggested the effects were greater in women.
BetterHelp to pay $7.8M for sharing mental health data with Facebook, Snapchat
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Florida man dies after contracting brain-eating infection from rinsing sinuses with tap water
The local health department said infection is rare and can only happen when water contaminated with the amoeba enters through the nose.
The local health department said infection is rare and can only happen when water contaminated with the amoeba enters through the nose.
Colorectal cancer is showing up in younger people and at more advanced stages: study
Doctors are seeing more cases of this form of cancer among those younger than 55 years old.
Doctors are seeing more cases of this form of cancer among those younger than 55 years old.
Ed Sheeran’s wife diagnosed with tumor during pregnancy: ‘Spiraling through depression’
Sheeran and wife Cherry Seaborn welcomed second child in May 2022.
Sheeran and wife Cherry Seaborn welcomed second child in May 2022.
11 minute 'brisk' walks every day could reduce early deaths, study finds
Doing 75 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity could reduce 1 in 10 early deaths, 1 in 20 cardiovascular disease diagnoses and nearly 1 in 30 cancer cases.
Doing 75 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity could reduce 1 in 10 early deaths, 1 in 20 cardiovascular disease diagnoses and nearly 1 in 30 cancer cases.
Former NFL cornerback Irv Cross posthumously diagnosed with ‘most severe type’ of CTE, researchers say
Irv Cross, who died in 2012, was diagnosed with Stage 4 CTE.
Irv Cross, who died in 2012, was diagnosed with Stage 4 CTE.
Surgeon runs down Philadelphia street to retrieve organ from transport vehicle stuck in traffic
A Philadelphia doctor took matters into his own hands, or more accurately, - his own feet - to get an organ donation to a patient on time.
A Philadelphia doctor took matters into his own hands, or more accurately, - his own feet - to get an organ donation to a patient on time.
China dismisses FBI claims on COVID-19 lab-leak theory
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
Drugmaker Eli Lilly says it's cutting insulin prices by 70%
The drugmaker says it will cap monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 for people who are not covered by Medicare’s prescription drug program.
The drugmaker says it will cap monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 for people who are not covered by Medicare’s prescription drug program.
New dental treatment is easier, more effective at preventing cavities, study finds
The researchers found that the new treatment is more cost-effective, can be applied in less time than dental sealants, and can be provided by registered nurses rather than a dentist or dental hygienist.
The researchers found that the new treatment is more cost-effective, can be applied in less time than dental sealants, and can be provided by registered nurses rather than a dentist or dental hygienist.
How officials cracked case of eyedrops that permanently blinded people
Experts are marveling at how U.S. disease detectives figured out how eyedrops were linked to dozens of infections. At last count, 58 Americans in 13 states have been infected. At least one died and at least five suffered permanent vision loss.
Experts are marveling at how U.S. disease detectives figured out how eyedrops were linked to dozens of infections. At last count, 58 Americans in 13 states have been infected. At least one died and at least five suffered permanent vision loss.
China says it's been 'open and transparent' in search for COVID origins
China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.
China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.
Fetterman 'doing well' as he continues to seek treatment for depression, spokesperson says
A spokesman for Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says the Democrat is “on a path to recovery” after checking himself into a hospital for clinical depression earlier this month, and he is still expected to be away from the Senate for several weeks.
A spokesman for Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says the Democrat is “on a path to recovery” after checking himself into a hospital for clinical depression earlier this month, and he is still expected to be away from the Senate for several weeks.