Teens who grew up feeling loved experience better long-term health, study suggests
Scientists looked at data from over 3,500 high school students and followed their health over the course of 20 years.
Scientists looked at data from over 3,500 high school students and followed their health over the course of 20 years.
Gov Murphy signs NJ law which permits certain types of birth control without prescription
There are no residency requirements under the new law, so New Jersey pharmacists could dispense the contraceptives regardless of where a person lives, the governor said.
There are no residency requirements under the new law, so New Jersey pharmacists could dispense the contraceptives regardless of where a person lives, the governor said.
Yosemite National Park reinstates indoor mask mandate
The national park is contained within multiple counties. However, Mariposa County, California, has a high transmission of the virus.
The national park is contained within multiple counties. However, Mariposa County, California, has a high transmission of the virus.
China reports 60,000 COVID-related deaths since early December
The deaths were reported after complaints that China was failing to release data from its latest COVID-19 emergency.
The deaths were reported after complaints that China was failing to release data from its latest COVID-19 emergency.
CDC identifies possible 'safety concern' for certain people receiving COVID vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control says that a preliminary COVID-19 vaccine "safety signal" has been identified and is investigating whether the Bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine creates an increased risk of ischemic stroke in people 65 and older.
The Centers for Disease Control says that a preliminary COVID-19 vaccine "safety signal" has been identified and is investigating whether the Bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine creates an increased risk of ischemic stroke in people 65 and older.
Ukrainian surgeons successfully remove live grenade from soldier's body
The unidentified soldier is recovering and will receive further rehabilitation.
The unidentified soldier is recovering and will receive further rehabilitation.
'Get certified': Stranger saves 10-day-old baby with CPR at Riverview restaurant
While they were out to dinner, Leanna and Randy noticed their 10-day-old daughter was 'completely blue and pale.' She wasn't breathing. That's when a complete stranger at the restaurant jumped in and started CPR, saving Scarlett's life.
While they were out to dinner, Leanna and Randy noticed their 10-day-old daughter was 'completely blue and pale.' She wasn't breathing. That's when a complete stranger at the restaurant jumped in and started CPR, saving Scarlett's life.
US cancer death rate has fallen 33% since 1991, report says
The American Cancer Society credited the overall decline to less smoking, advances in treatment, and other factors. Still, one form of cancer has increased in recent years.
The American Cancer Society credited the overall decline to less smoking, advances in treatment, and other factors. Still, one form of cancer has increased in recent years.
Woman warns others how manicure may have given her cancer
A woman was shocked to discover she developed cancer beneath her nail. Even more shocking, her doctor believes it was caused by a trip to the nail salon.
A woman was shocked to discover she developed cancer beneath her nail. Even more shocking, her doctor believes it was caused by a trip to the nail salon.
Health Watch: Digital pill created to help treat depression
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss a new digital pill that was created to help fight depression.
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss a new digital pill that was created to help fight depression.
Biden does not support gas stove ban, White House says
Concerns surrounding indoor air pollutants from gas stoves have made headlines after recent comments by a U.S. consumer safety official.
Concerns surrounding indoor air pollutants from gas stoves have made headlines after recent comments by a U.S. consumer safety official.
Local hospital unveils new center for victims of abuse
Patients seeking care after experiencing abuse will now have a dedicated new space at Jefferson Abington Hospital.
Patients seeking care after experiencing abuse will now have a dedicated new space at Jefferson Abington Hospital.
Your lack of motivation to exercise may be influenced by gut bacteria, researchers say
The results suggest that diet could improve one's motivation to exercise.
The results suggest that diet could improve one's motivation to exercise.
A cure for peanut allergies? Study shows ‘promising results’
Researchers in Australia believe they’re on track to finding a cure for a common allergy found in children.
Researchers in Australia believe they’re on track to finding a cure for a common allergy found in children.
Here are the 50 worst US cities for bed bugs, according to Orkin
For the third year in a row, Chicago ranked No. 1 on Orkin's bed bug cities list. Did your city avoid a ranking?
For the third year in a row, Chicago ranked No. 1 on Orkin's bed bug cities list. Did your city avoid a ranking?
What is Mohs surgery? Jill Biden to undergo preventative skin cancer surgery
First lady Jill Biden is having a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove a potentially cancerous lesion above her right eye. Here’s what the surgery entails.
First lady Jill Biden is having a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove a potentially cancerous lesion above her right eye. Here’s what the surgery entails.
Pentagon: COVID-19 vaccine no longer mandated for troops
The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.
The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.
Mpox has faded in the US. Who deserves credit for controlling the outbreak?
It's an unsettled question, but experts cite a combination of factors.
It's an unsettled question, but experts cite a combination of factors.
Calls, texts and chats pouring into new 988 mental health helpline
The 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched — with over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages pouring in.
The 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched — with over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages pouring in.
Animal sedative ‘zombie drug’ flooding opioid market: What you need to know
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.