Health Watch: Nearly 1 in 5 Americans use medication to help them sleep, study says
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss the use of sleeping pills and alternatives for groups that should avoid them.
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss the use of sleeping pills and alternatives for groups that should avoid them.
Mexico issues alert over social media tranquilizer ‘challenge'
Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.
Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.
FDA proposes new limits for lead in processed baby foods
The FDA’s proposed allowable limits of lead in baby foods apply to those packaged in jars, pouches, tubs, and boxes that are intended for babies and children under age 2.
The FDA’s proposed allowable limits of lead in baby foods apply to those packaged in jars, pouches, tubs, and boxes that are intended for babies and children under age 2.
Netherlands to ban flat-faced dogs, cats with folded ears due to ‘miserable’ health conditions
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
Person tests positive for tuberculosis at middle school in Delaware County, health officials say
A person at a Delaware County middle school has tested positive for tuberculosis, according to the Delaware County Health Department.
A person at a Delaware County middle school has tested positive for tuberculosis, according to the Delaware County Health Department.
Amazon launches subscription prescription drug service
Amazon says RxPass is a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships. Consumers will pay $5 a month to fill as many prescriptions as they need from a list of 50 generic medications.
Amazon says RxPass is a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships. Consumers will pay $5 a month to fill as many prescriptions as they need from a list of 50 generic medications.
US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
Health Watch: Jerry Blavat reportedly died from Myasthenia Gravis complications
Dr. Mike joins FOX 29 to discuss Myasthenia Gravis and other trending health headlines.
Dr. Mike joins FOX 29 to discuss Myasthenia Gravis and other trending health headlines.
UV nail polish dryers damaging to human cells, study finds
Researchers took a look at these lamps popular with gel manicures after reading about a woman’s rare form of skin cancer on her finger.
Researchers took a look at these lamps popular with gel manicures after reading about a woman’s rare form of skin cancer on her finger.
Thinx period underwear lawsuit over PFAS settles for $4 million
Thinx, the first and arguably most well-known brand on the market, was sued for allegedly having toxic chemicals in their period underwear.
Thinx, the first and arguably most well-known brand on the market, was sued for allegedly having toxic chemicals in their period underwear.
Most Americans don't know their life expectancy; that's a problem in retirement planning
A critical part of saving for retirement is figuring out how long the money needs to last. But most Americans do not know their life expectancy – and that worries researchers.
A critical part of saving for retirement is figuring out how long the money needs to last. But most Americans do not know their life expectancy – and that worries researchers.
UK's top food watchdog: Bringing cake to the office is similar to secondhand smoke
Even the prime minister weighed in after the chair of the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency suggested that bringing cake into an office is similar to putting colleagues at risk with passive smoking.
Even the prime minister weighed in after the chair of the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency suggested that bringing cake into an office is similar to putting colleagues at risk with passive smoking.
Flavored cannabis marketing is criticized for targeting kids
As cannabis shops proliferate, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake of products labeled “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”
As cannabis shops proliferate, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake of products labeled “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”
Eating 1 fish from US lakes, rivers equal to a month of drinking 'forever chemicals' water, study says
Overall, freshwater fish caught near urban areas and the Great Lakes were found to have the highest levels of forever chemicals, according to the study.
Overall, freshwater fish caught near urban areas and the Great Lakes were found to have the highest levels of forever chemicals, according to the study.
Health Watch: Study shows UV light used as nail polish dryers may be linked to mutations in skin cells
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss today's top trending health headlines.
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss today's top trending health headlines.
Walgreens, West Virginia reach $83 million for company's role in opioid crisis
Walgreens has agreed to pay the settlement within an eight-year period.
Walgreens has agreed to pay the settlement within an eight-year period.
Additives in processed meats linked to type 2 diabetes, study finds
Researchers in France said foods such as certain bacon and sausage could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, the meat industry continues to push back against claims made by health officials.
Researchers in France said foods such as certain bacon and sausage could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, the meat industry continues to push back against claims made by health officials.
3 grizzly bears in Montana tested positive for bird flu, euthanized last fall
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a strain of the influenza virus that primarily infects birds, but can also infect humans. The virus is highly contagious and can be deadly.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a strain of the influenza virus that primarily infects birds, but can also infect humans. The virus is highly contagious and can be deadly.
Walgreens ends purchase limit on children's fever medication
An unusually fast start to the annual flu season, plus a spike in other respiratory illnesses, created a surge in demand for fever relievers.
An unusually fast start to the annual flu season, plus a spike in other respiratory illnesses, created a surge in demand for fever relievers.
US veterans in suicidal crisis now eligible for free emergency care at any facility
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.



















