Downingtown 6th graders train to be certified in CPR and AED

Giving kids the tools to save a life, as Downingtown sixth graders trained and certified in CPR and AED use. Sixth graders are strong enough to perform CPR and Downingtown students are taking the lead in teaching it.

Pa. Senator John Fetterman checks into hospital to treat clinical depression
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Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jamie Zuckerman talks about what clinical depression is, how it can be treated and why it's important Sen. Fetterman took the steps to get well.

Living with Angelman Syndrome: A Minnesota family's tale

Rose Smith, a 5-year-old New Brighton girl, is one of 160 Minnesotans with Angelman Syndrome, a rare neurogenic disorder that impacts about one in 15,000 to 20,000 people worldwide. 

Former Eagles' safety awarded $43.5M in medical malpractice lawsuit

Former Philadelphia Eagles safety and team captain Chris Maragos was awarded over $40M in a medical malpractice lawsuit on Monday. 

Upset Ohio residents pack town hall meeting seeking answers over train derailment

Hundreds gathered Wednesday in East Palestine, Ohio, to hear state officials insist yet again that testing shows local air is safe to breathe so far and that air and water monitoring would continue.

More than 1 in 6 Americans are now 65 or older; aging population expected to keep climbing

The number of people 65 and older in the U.S. is expected to keep growing in future decades, thanks to improvements in areas like health and medical therapies, as well as reductions in fertility.

Is chocolate good for you? Here's what the FDA says

While some may enjoy a few chocolates on Valentine’s Day, the FDA is weighing in on if there are health benefits.

High-fat foods may help rid body of intestinal parasite, study finds

Researchers behind a new study found that a high-fat diet allows the immune system to eliminate a parasitic worm that’s a major cause of illness and death in developing countries.

Health Watch: Vibrating pill can help stop constipation
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Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" discussing today's top headlines, including a vibrating pill that can help with constipation.

How to achieve ‘Super Bowels’ on Super Bowl Sunday and beyond

We talked with an expert on how you can have a winning digestive system as you recover from all the eating and drinking on Super Bowl Sunday

New vibrating, drug-free pill may help chronic constipation

A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.

Celebrities promote ice baths, but science on health benefits is lukewarm

Some benefits of ice baths include improved mood, more energy, and weight loss. Among the biggest questions for researchers: How cold does water have to be to achieve any health benefits?

Frequently taking sleeping pills could increase risk of dementia, study says

The study also noted that white participants who frequently took sleeping medications had a higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their Black cohorts.

Revitalizing old blood with anti-inflammatory drug could slow aging, study suggests

The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.