Study: Exercise can strengthen brain function, prevent dementia
In a study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers found that exercise helped protect the brain from dementia.
In a study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers found that exercise helped protect the brain from dementia.
Fauci Senate hearing on pandemic gets testy: ‘What a moron’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
What is a cerebrovascular accident?
A cerebrovascular accident is more commonly known as a stroke and is the No. 5 cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association.
A cerebrovascular accident is more commonly known as a stroke and is the No. 5 cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association.
Health officials let COVID-infected nurses and healthcare workers keep working
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
US finalizing plans to ship free COVID-19 tests via USPS, shares 1st contracts
The White House is finalizing plans to ship free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans nationwide and has awarded its first contracts as part of this pledge.
The White House is finalizing plans to ship free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans nationwide and has awarded its first contracts as part of this pledge.
First pig heart transplanted into human
Doctor Mike joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the latest in health headlines.
Doctor Mike joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the latest in health headlines.
Philadelphia families grapple with unpredictable school schedule amid COVID spike
School schedules have become unpredictable for Philadelphia students as the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases has forced the district to jostle schools between in-person and remote learning.
School schedules have become unpredictable for Philadelphia students as the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases has forced the district to jostle schools between in-person and remote learning.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia updates COVID-19 school guidelines
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has new guidelines for grade school in-person learning.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has new guidelines for grade school in-person learning.
Medicare told to reassess premium hike after price slashed on Biogen Alzheimer's drug
Biogen cut the annual price per patient of its controversial new Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm, from $56,000 to $28,200
Biogen cut the annual price per patient of its controversial new Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm, from $56,000 to $28,200
Pfizer: Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine human trials to begin late January
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
New Jersey's school, daycare mask requirement to stay in effect
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says the state's mandate for masks as a COVID-19 precaution in schools and daycares will remain in effect despite a looming expiration of the requirement.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says the state's mandate for masks as a COVID-19 precaution in schools and daycares will remain in effect despite a looming expiration of the requirement.
US surgeons perform 1st transplant of pig heart into human patient
U.S. doctors have transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life — a first for medical science.
U.S. doctors have transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life — a first for medical science.
Private insurers to cover home COVID-19 tests starting Saturday
Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement, up to the monthly per-person limit.
Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement, up to the monthly per-person limit.
Dozens of Philadelphia schools move virtual next week as COVID staffing issues persist
The School District of Philadelphia on Sunday announced that dozens of schools will move to virtual learning for the second week of the new year as educators continue to grapple with the virus-related staffing issues.
The School District of Philadelphia on Sunday announced that dozens of schools will move to virtual learning for the second week of the new year as educators continue to grapple with the virus-related staffing issues.
T cells from common colds may help protect against COVID-19, study suggests
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
NJ National Guard deploys to Atlantic County long-term care facility amid COVID-19 surge
Meadowview will become one of several long-term care facilities in the state to receive assistance from the New Jersey National Guard.
Meadowview will become one of several long-term care facilities in the state to receive assistance from the New Jersey National Guard.
Walmart temporarily closes Delaware store as COVID-19 surges
Walmart has temporarily closed its Camden store in central Delaware amid a winter surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Walmart has temporarily closed its Camden store in central Delaware amid a winter surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Researchers: New mutation of the coronavirus being called the 'deltacron' variant
Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the latest in health headlines, including a new mutation of COVID-19 that's been labeled the 'deltacron' variant.
Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the latest in health headlines, including a new mutation of COVID-19 that's been labeled the 'deltacron' variant.
CDC guidelines: When is the best time to get tested for COVID-19 after exposure?
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
COVID sick time: Stay home or work? Omicron poses conundrum
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.