CDC softens opioid prescribing guidelines for doctors
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
Drinking low amounts of caffeine during pregnancy may impact child's height, study suggests
A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.
A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.
Study: Video games can lead to ‘enhanced cognitive performance in children’
Findings from the study suggest kids who played video games three or more hours a week performed better with intellectual abilities, including working memory.
Findings from the study suggest kids who played video games three or more hours a week performed better with intellectual abilities, including working memory.
Pfizer-BioNTech testing combination flu-COVID-19 vaccine
The WHO estimates 290,000 to 650,000 people worldwide die of flu-related causes every year. About 1.1 million people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19.
The WHO estimates 290,000 to 650,000 people worldwide die of flu-related causes every year. About 1.1 million people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19.
Synthetic 'magic mushroom' drug may ease depression in hard-to-treat patients, study says
A single dose of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” was found to help some people who previously had gotten little relief from standard antidepressants.
A single dose of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” was found to help some people who previously had gotten little relief from standard antidepressants.
Health Watch: Can crowd noise affecgt outcome of a World Series game?
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss how crowd noise can impact the outcome of a World Series game.
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss how crowd noise can impact the outcome of a World Series game.
First Lady Jill Biden joins Stand Up to Cancer tribute at World Series
First lady Jill Biden joined the Stand Up to Cancer tribute in the middle of the fifth inning of Game 4 of the World Series, where she paid tribute to her son Beau, her sister's father-in-law, and Phillies minor league pitcher Corey Phelan.
First lady Jill Biden joined the Stand Up to Cancer tribute in the middle of the fifth inning of Game 4 of the World Series, where she paid tribute to her son Beau, her sister's father-in-law, and Phillies minor league pitcher Corey Phelan.
Judy Coughlin, wife of ex-Giants coach Tom Coughlin, dead at 77 after battle with rare brain disorder
Judy Coughlin, the wife of former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, has died, the family said in a statement on Wednesday. She was 77.
Judy Coughlin, the wife of former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, has died, the family said in a statement on Wednesday. She was 77.
South Jersey Phillies fan misses Game 3 of World Series to donate kidney to father-in-law
While most of us would drop just about anything for the rescheduled game on Tuesday – Rob had a much bigger responsibility.
While most of us would drop just about anything for the rescheduled game on Tuesday – Rob had a much bigger responsibility.
Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
Experimental cat allergy shot may provide longer-lasting relief
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
Visitors to Shanghai Disney locked in park for COVID-19 testing
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
Spirit Halloween helps hospitalized kids celebrate the holiday in style
Halloween is about more than just costumes and decorations for one major holiday retailer: It’s also about helping sick children.
Halloween is about more than just costumes and decorations for one major holiday retailer: It’s also about helping sick children.
Forcing a smile might put you in a better mood, research suggests
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
Seeing, listening to birds can improve mental health, study finds
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
Organ donor, 27, saves the lives of multiple people: ‘He has given life to others’
Alex Newlove may have lived a short life, but his legacy will most likely outlast the years he spent on Earth.
Alex Newlove may have lived a short life, but his legacy will most likely outlast the years he spent on Earth.
Potentially deadly fungal infections climb during COVID pandemic, WHO says
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."
RSV surge: Pediatricians seeing more cases among older children (not just babies)
Pediatricians say they usually they see the most cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among children 2 and under, but now they're seeing a lot more older children getting exposed, too.
Pediatricians say they usually they see the most cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among children 2 and under, but now they're seeing a lot more older children getting exposed, too.
China begins administering oral COVID-19 vaccine
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
Clocking in more hours at a stressful job raises risk of depression, study finds
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.