MIT scientists say humidity 'sweet spot' may help reduce spread of COVID-19
In the study published on Nov. 16, 2022, in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, researchers report that maintaining an indoor relative humidity between 40 and 60 percent attributed to lower rates of COVID-19 infections and deaths.
In the study published on Nov. 16, 2022, in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, researchers report that maintaining an indoor relative humidity between 40 and 60 percent attributed to lower rates of COVID-19 infections and deaths.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson opens up about mental health: ‘You gotta ask for help’
"As guys, we have a tendency to not ask for help. Ego gets in the way, and we start stuffing things deep down in our guts, which is not a good thing," Johnson said.
"As guys, we have a tendency to not ask for help. Ego gets in the way, and we start stuffing things deep down in our guts, which is not a good thing," Johnson said.
Study: Weed smokers had more cases of emphysema, inflamed airways than some cigarette smokers
Researchers said that they wanted to bring attention to those who may be under the misconception that smoking marijuana is somehow better for you than tobacco.
Researchers said that they wanted to bring attention to those who may be under the misconception that smoking marijuana is somehow better for you than tobacco.
LA County returns to 'strongly recommending' masks indoors as COVID cases rise
The average daily rate of new COVID-19 cases in LA County has risen to 100 infections per 100,000 residents, the county's health officer says, meaning the county is again "strongly recommending" that everyone wear masks in indoor public spaces.
The average daily rate of new COVID-19 cases in LA County has risen to 100 infections per 100,000 residents, the county's health officer says, meaning the county is again "strongly recommending" that everyone wear masks in indoor public spaces.
'Today' show's Al Roker reveals he was hospitalized for blood clots
Al Roker opened up about being hospitalized for blood clots on Friday.
Al Roker opened up about being hospitalized for blood clots on Friday.
Health Watch: What surgery will Bryce Harper have on his elbow?
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper will have surgery to repair a tear in his elbow next week. Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to explain the surgery.
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper will have surgery to repair a tear in his elbow next week. Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to explain the surgery.
Long COVID could be aging organs faster by 3-4 years, research shows
"You can start thinking about getting COVID as almost as an accelerant to aging," the lead researcher warned.
"You can start thinking about getting COVID as almost as an accelerant to aging," the lead researcher warned.
Utah man jumps into icy river to save woman attempting suicide
“I told her ‘I don’t know who you are, but I’m here and I love you, and I’m going to help you,’” Dane Entze said.
“I told her ‘I don’t know who you are, but I’m here and I love you, and I’m going to help you,’” Dane Entze said.
Fentanyl 'vaccine' may have been discovered, researchers say
Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.
Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.
Over a billion young people at risk of hearing loss from loud music, venues, study suggests
The study said that young people between the ages of 12 to 34 often engage in “unsafe listening practices,” like the use of headphones and attending noisy venues.
The study said that young people between the ages of 12 to 34 often engage in “unsafe listening practices,” like the use of headphones and attending noisy venues.
Experimental cancer vaccine shows promising results in animal studies, NIH researchers find
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
Binge eating disorder looks different in the brains of boys and girls, study finds
The study findings may help future efforts to better understand the origins of eating disorders and how they differ between sexes, researchers said.
The study findings may help future efforts to better understand the origins of eating disorders and how they differ between sexes, researchers said.
Local study finds link between acetaminophen use in pregnant women and autism, ADHD
Dr. Ryan Brannon joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss a local study that found a link between acetaminophen used by pregnant women and autism and ADHD in children.
Dr. Ryan Brannon joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss a local study that found a link between acetaminophen used by pregnant women and autism and ADHD in children.
Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Roberta Flack has ALS, making it 'impossible' for her to sing, speak easily, rep says
A representative for Roberta Flack has announced that the legendary musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and can no longer sing.
A representative for Roberta Flack has announced that the legendary musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and can no longer sing.
Study finds spike in children going to ER with suicidal thoughts — even before pandemic
Before COVID-19 wreaked havoc on mental health, there was already a surge of youth visits to emergency departments for suicidal thoughts between 2016 and 2019, the study says.
Before COVID-19 wreaked havoc on mental health, there was already a surge of youth visits to emergency departments for suicidal thoughts between 2016 and 2019, the study says.
COVID-19 deaths down 90% since February, WHO says
Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic.
Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic.
Lino Lakes family left with $20K hospital bill after toddler's COVID-19 treatment deemed not necessary
A Lino Lakes family was left with a $20,000 bill for the treatment of their toddler, who was hospitalized and placed on oxygen with COVID-19 and enterovirus. Insurance deemed the treatment not "medically necessary."
A Lino Lakes family was left with a $20,000 bill for the treatment of their toddler, who was hospitalized and placed on oxygen with COVID-19 and enterovirus. Insurance deemed the treatment not "medically necessary."
Too much screen time can impact a child's vision, experts say — try this to give eyes a break
Researchers say the rate of nearsightedness has nearly doubled since 1971, most likely due to a combination of factors such as being indoors more and staring more frequently at near things like a cell phone.
Researchers say the rate of nearsightedness has nearly doubled since 1971, most likely due to a combination of factors such as being indoors more and staring more frequently at near things like a cell phone.
'We're in a crisis': Local pediatric hospitals are swamped with patients facing respiratory illnesses
Pediatric hospitals are in crisis mode, inundated with young patients and doctors are calling it a perfect storm of surging viruses.
Pediatric hospitals are in crisis mode, inundated with young patients and doctors are calling it a perfect storm of surging viruses.