CDC to test Philadelphia for polio with wastewater study
Philadelphia is among one the first U.S. cities to be tested in a new poliovirus study, according to an announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Philadelphia is among one the first U.S. cities to be tested in a new poliovirus study, according to an announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC says more US cities will begin testing for polio among sewage
Testing first began earlier this year in New York after a man was diagnosed with paralytic polio outside the city.
Testing first began earlier this year in New York after a man was diagnosed with paralytic polio outside the city.
Potatoes 'can be part of healthy diet,' help with weight loss, study says
The study found that participants who ate a diet rich in beans and potatoes — based on their personalized caloric needs — experienced reduced insulin resistance and weight loss.
The study found that participants who ate a diet rich in beans and potatoes — based on their personalized caloric needs — experienced reduced insulin resistance and weight loss.
China’s meticulous contact tracing pinpoints jogger amid recent COVID-19 outbreak
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
Philly hopes FDA proposal that limits nicotine levels in cigarettes helps city curb smoking
The Food and Drug Administration recently proposed a plan that would set maximum nicotine levels for all cigarettes produced in the U.S. by early next year.
The Food and Drug Administration recently proposed a plan that would set maximum nicotine levels for all cigarettes produced in the U.S. by early next year.
‘Very worrisome’: Sperm quality is declining faster than expected, study suggests
Researchers said that after around the year 2000, the rate of decline in the quality of sperm and sperm count in male patients accelerated.
Researchers said that after around the year 2000, the rate of decline in the quality of sperm and sperm count in male patients accelerated.
WHO renames monkeypox as 'mpox,' citing racism concerns
The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.
The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.
Health Watch: You do not need to drink 8 glasses of water a day, study shows
A new study shows that we don't need to drink 8 glasses of water a day. Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to explain.
A new study shows that we don't need to drink 8 glasses of water a day. Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to explain.
Bird flu latest: Another 1.8 million chickens to be killed on Nebraska farm
The outbreak has already prompted the slaughter of more than 50 million birds nationwide -- and it continues to spread.
The outbreak has already prompted the slaughter of more than 50 million birds nationwide -- and it continues to spread.
New York mom whose baby struggled with RSV has urgent message for parents
A mom of five whose youngest daughter is still recovering from RSV weeks after hospitalization has key advice for parents.
A mom of five whose youngest daughter is still recovering from RSV weeks after hospitalization has key advice for parents.
CDC map shows where flu cases have spiked in the US
See where flu cases are high in the U.S.
See where flu cases are high in the U.S.
Fauci urges Americans — one last time — to get the updated COVID-19 booster
Dr. Fauci, who is just weeks away from retirement, had a consistent, familiar message for Americans during his last time at the podium — get your COVID shot.
Dr. Fauci, who is just weeks away from retirement, had a consistent, familiar message for Americans during his last time at the podium — get your COVID shot.
US health officials renew push for COVID-19 boosters, amid new data on efficacy
Only about 13% of U.S. adults have gotten the updated booster.
Only about 13% of U.S. adults have gotten the updated booster.
Indiana doctor who provided abortion drugs to 10-year-old rape victim defends actions in court
An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
Health Watch: How to find out your risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Neurologist Dr. Tudor Jovin joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss how you can find out your risk of Alzheimer's Disease.
Neurologist Dr. Tudor Jovin joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss how you can find out your risk of Alzheimer's Disease.
American Academy of Pediatrics urges Biden administration to declare emergency over 'unprecedented' RSV surge
Children's Hospital Association says system is 'stretched to its limit' due to flu, RSV
Children's Hospital Association says system is 'stretched to its limit' due to flu, RSV
Blood donors, once banned due to mad cow disease, can give again
Since 1999, those people have been banned from giving blood in the U.S. for fear that they’d been exposed to mad cow disease.
Since 1999, those people have been banned from giving blood in the U.S. for fear that they’d been exposed to mad cow disease.
Why throwing out food isn't enough to stop the spread of listeria
A recent listeria outbreak spread to six states, killing one person and sending 13 others to the hospital.
A recent listeria outbreak spread to six states, killing one person and sending 13 others to the hospital.
FDA approves drug to delay onset of Type 1 diabetes
The agency gave the green light for Tzield. The drug is administered by intravenous infusion once daily for 14 consecutive days.
The agency gave the green light for Tzield. The drug is administered by intravenous infusion once daily for 14 consecutive days.