Powassan virus death in Connecticut
A Connecticut woman has died of Powassan virus, a tick borne illness.
A Connecticut woman has died of Powassan virus, a tick borne illness.
Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection
Moderna’s study results revealed people given the combination vaccine shot had higher antibody levels to fight omicron and other variants.
Moderna’s study results revealed people given the combination vaccine shot had higher antibody levels to fight omicron and other variants.
Pennsylvania county may face longer emergency wait times amid ambulance service changes
Residents in Coatesville, Pa. may face longer emergency wait times as Tower Health officials announced on Tuesday that it will lose Medic 93 EMS services.
Residents in Coatesville, Pa. may face longer emergency wait times as Tower Health officials announced on Tuesday that it will lose Medic 93 EMS services.
FDA panel greenlights Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Pennsylvania gov. Wolf tests positive for COVID-19
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf tweeted that he tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf tweeted that he tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
Potential 'pregnancy register' in Poland stokes privacy fears for women
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”
Health Watch: Dr. Mike explains new treatment for breast cancer patients
A new treatment has been found to help fight drug cancer. Dr. Mike joins FOX 29 to discuss.
A new treatment has been found to help fight drug cancer. Dr. Mike joins FOX 29 to discuss.
Kansas City-based cheese company issues voluntary recall after potential listeria contamination
Paris Brothers, Inc. issued a voluntary recall for several of its cheeses that were sold in multiple states over listeria concerns.
Paris Brothers, Inc. issued a voluntary recall for several of its cheeses that were sold in multiple states over listeria concerns.
Drug could help thousands with advanced breast cancer, researchers say
The latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer.
The latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer.
2 monkeypox strains found in US suggest undetected circulation
Many of the U.S. cases were caused by the same strain as recent cases in Europe, but a few samples show a different strain, federal health officials said.
Many of the U.S. cases were caused by the same strain as recent cases in Europe, but a few samples show a different strain, federal health officials said.
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
Philadelphia health commissioner explains monkeypox transmission
Philadelphia health commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss how monkeypox is transmitted after a Philadelphia resident became the state's first case.
Philadelphia health commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss how monkeypox is transmitted after a Philadelphia resident became the state's first case.
Pennsylvania's first case of monkeypox reported in Philadelphia resident, officials say
On Thursday, the CDC added Pennsylvania to the list of U.S. states with at least one case of Monkeypox reported as city officials announced that a probable case was identified in a Philadelphia resident.
On Thursday, the CDC added Pennsylvania to the list of U.S. states with at least one case of Monkeypox reported as city officials announced that a probable case was identified in a Philadelphia resident.
New genetic experiment was found to shrink woman's pancreatic cancer
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.
Baby formula shortage: Out-of-stock rate continues to worsen, jumping to 73.5%
Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan, facility is expected to restart production this week, but that still means products from the plant won't likely return to store shelves until at least mid-July.
Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan, facility is expected to restart production this week, but that still means products from the plant won't likely return to store shelves until at least mid-July.
Elderly walking speed could indicate dementia risk, study finds
Researchers found that a dual decline in gait and cognitive function compared with non-decliners was significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia. This risk was highest in those with both gait and memory decline.
Researchers found that a dual decline in gait and cognitive function compared with non-decliners was significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia. This risk was highest in those with both gait and memory decline.
1st COVID-19 vaccine dose possible for kids under 5 as soon as June 21, White House says
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.
New COVID-19 vaccine option Novavax hopes to win over FDA, Americans
Americans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option — a more traditional kind of shot known as a protein vaccine.
Americans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option — a more traditional kind of shot known as a protein vaccine.
New 3D-printed ear could be a game-changer for organ transplants, doctors say
A first-of-its-kind ear reconstruction that used a 3D-printed ear made from human cells could be a game-changer for regenerative medicine, doctors say.
A first-of-its-kind ear reconstruction that used a 3D-printed ear made from human cells could be a game-changer for regenerative medicine, doctors say.