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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Mike explains Monkeypox, new developments in SIDS and ALS
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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.

COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5: Pfizer says 3 small doses offer strong protection

Pfizer says it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.

Theories emerge for mysterious liver illnesses in children

CDC officials last week said they are now looking into 180 possible cases across the U.S. Most of the children were hospitalized, at least 15 required liver transplants and six died.

Hotter nights due to climate change will cost us sleep, study suggests

By the year 2099, hotter “suboptimal temperatures” may reduce sleep by 50 to 58 hours per person each year, according to a new study of adults from around the world.

Monkeypox likely spread by sex at 2 raves in Europe, expert says

A doctor says the leading theory to explain the more than 90 cases of monkeypox in a dozen countries including the U.S. was sexual transmission among gay and bisexual men at two raves in Spain and Belgium.

Hope for Hallie Color Run in Delaware County raises mental health awareness

Mental Health Awareness Month in Delaware County was colorfully observed as the inaugural Hope for Hallie Color Run took place in Swarthmore.

Baby formula shortage: 78,000 pounds of formula arrives in US

The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.

Zac Brown Band founding member John Driskell Hopkins announces ALS diagnosis

John Driskell Hopkins, who's been with the band since the beginning, said he's noticed some balance issues and stiffness in his hands over the past several years.