Study: Spending more on cancer care does not lower mortality rates
The U.S. spends $200 billion dollars on cancer care yet reports mortality rates higher than so many other high-income countries. Experts hoped this latest study would provide an answer.
The U.S. spends $200 billion dollars on cancer care yet reports mortality rates higher than so many other high-income countries. Experts hoped this latest study would provide an answer.
People with food allergies may be less likely to catch COVID-19, study finds
Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
DOJ asks court to reverse rule lifting requirement for COVID masks on public transportation
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
Eating one egg per day may help lower risk of heart disease, study suggests
Eggs are loaded with nutrients, while also containing a high level of dietary cholesterol. The study aimed to dig deeper into egg consumption and heart health.
Eggs are loaded with nutrients, while also containing a high level of dietary cholesterol. The study aimed to dig deeper into egg consumption and heart health.
Health Watch: COVID-19 cases on the rise again
Dr. Mike joins Alex and Thomas to discuss the rise of COVID-19 cases and other trending health news.
Dr. Mike joins Alex and Thomas to discuss the rise of COVID-19 cases and other trending health news.
Monkeypox won't turn into a pandemic, WHO expert believes
Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.
Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.
Second suspected monkeypox case identified in Sacramento County
A second monkeypox case has been identified in Sacramento county. The suspected patient is in close contact with the first patient, according to health officials.
A second monkeypox case has been identified in Sacramento county. The suspected patient is in close contact with the first patient, according to health officials.
CDC identifies 9 Monkeypox cases in 7 states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have identified nine cases of Monkeypox in seven states. Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have identified nine cases of Monkeypox in seven states. Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss.
Many of us have a vitamin D deficiency and don't know it, researchers say
Almost half of us, worldwide, suffer from a vitamin D deficiency. And before you go running for the sun, that may not necessarily be the cure.
Almost half of us, worldwide, suffer from a vitamin D deficiency. And before you go running for the sun, that may not necessarily be the cure.
Philadelphia women?s clinic providing free healthcare to Ukrainian refugees
One Philadelphia women's clinic is doing its part to help Ukraine by treating refugees for free.
One Philadelphia women's clinic is doing its part to help Ukraine by treating refugees for free.
9 Monkeypox cases reported in 7 states, CDC says
Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.
Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.
Study finds greener cities could benefit human health, save thousands of lives
Researchers found that between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced if “greenness” increased in U.S. metropolitan areas.
Researchers found that between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced if “greenness” increased in U.S. metropolitan areas.
Imaging procedures being delayed due to global contrast dye shortage
The U.S. healthcare system that has been under siege for the last two years was dealt another blow when federal health regulators sounded the alarm on a shortage of contrast dye needed for important imaging procedure.
The U.S. healthcare system that has been under siege for the last two years was dealt another blow when federal health regulators sounded the alarm on a shortage of contrast dye needed for important imaging procedure.
Vaccines don't always protect infected from 'long Covid,' new research shows
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Transgender people unable to change birth certificate in Montana even with surgery
The state health department said late Monday in an emergency order that it would no longer record the category of “gender” on people's birth certificates.
The state health department said late Monday in an emergency order that it would no longer record the category of “gender” on people's birth certificates.
Smallpox vaccine Jynneos can prevent monkeypox, CDC says
The CDC said they have a stockpile of a smallpox vaccine that is effective in treating monkeypox.
The CDC said they have a stockpile of a smallpox vaccine that is effective in treating monkeypox.
COVID-19 rebound reported after Pfizer’s pill Paxlovid, CDC says
A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.
A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.
WHO chief Tedros to be confirmed for 2nd term after no opposition
No other candidate challenged WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for the post amid the ongoing difficulties of responding to the pandemic.
No other candidate challenged WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for the post amid the ongoing difficulties of responding to the pandemic.
Dr. Mike explains Monkeypox, new developments in SIDS and ALS
Dr. Mike joins FOX 29 to discuss the latest health news including the spread of Monkeypox, new developments in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and ALS.
Dr. Mike joins FOX 29 to discuss the latest health news including the spread of Monkeypox, new developments in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and ALS.
Washington health officials investigate presumptive case of monkeypox
Washington health officials said Monday they were investigating a presumptive case of monkeypox in the state. It's one of less than ten confirmed or suspected monkeypox cases in the U.S.
Washington health officials said Monday they were investigating a presumptive case of monkeypox in the state. It's one of less than ten confirmed or suspected monkeypox cases in the U.S.