J&J to pay $230M to settle claims it helped fuel opioid crisis
As part of the deal, the drugmaker also agreed to end the manufacturing and distribution of opioids across New York and the rest of the nation.
As part of the deal, the drugmaker also agreed to end the manufacturing and distribution of opioids across New York and the rest of the nation.
US saw biggest drop in life expectancy since WWII due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
A new study found that Life expectancy in the United States dropped a staggering two years between 2018 and 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A new study found that Life expectancy in the United States dropped a staggering two years between 2018 and 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day reduces risk of liver cancer, study suggests
A recent study suggests drinking between three to four cups of coffee a day decreases the chances of someone who has chronic liver disease from developing cancer or other more severe illnesses as a result of the disease.
A recent study suggests drinking between three to four cups of coffee a day decreases the chances of someone who has chronic liver disease from developing cancer or other more severe illnesses as a result of the disease.
First-round of the Philly Vax Sweepstakes winners announced
After two shots of a vaccine, a phone call and an email, Daniel Silva became the first $50,000 winner of the Philly Vax Sweepstakes.
After two shots of a vaccine, a phone call and an email, Daniel Silva became the first $50,000 winner of the Philly Vax Sweepstakes.
Man believed to have longest coronavirus infection had virus for 300 days
A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.
A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.
How long can survivors of Miami high-rise collapse survive under rubble?
Dr. Mike joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss how long people who were buried under rubble during the high-rise collapse in Miami can survive as emergency crews try to reach them.
Dr. Mike joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss how long people who were buried under rubble during the high-rise collapse in Miami can survive as emergency crews try to reach them.
COVID-19 delta variant reported after outdoor Euro 2020 match, health officials say
Danish health officials say at least seven people have tested positive for the coronavirus after attending European Championship soccer games in Copenhagen.
Danish health officials say at least seven people have tested positive for the coronavirus after attending European Championship soccer games in Copenhagen.
US COVID-19 deaths: Most who died recently were unvaccinated, data shows
Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.
Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.
Bensalem EMS uses only self-cleaning specialized ambulance in county
Bensalem EMS workers are using an ambulance that cleans and sanitizes itself to save time when responding to calls and keep them safe from infectious diseases. This vehicle is the only "highly infectious disease ambulance" in the entire county.
Bensalem EMS workers are using an ambulance that cleans and sanitizes itself to save time when responding to calls and keep them safe from infectious diseases. This vehicle is the only "highly infectious disease ambulance" in the entire county.
Case of rare mosquito-borne disease reported in New Jersey
A rare, mosquito-borne illness has been detected in a New Jersey man in his 60s. Officials say it is only the second human case ever reported in the Garden State.
A rare, mosquito-borne illness has been detected in a New Jersey man in his 60s. Officials say it is only the second human case ever reported in the Garden State.
CDC: 'Likely' link between COVID vaccines and rare condition in teens
The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical Work Group, which presented during the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting Wednesday, said the "data available to date suggest likely association of myocarditis with mRNA vaccination in adolescents and young adults."
The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical Work Group, which presented during the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting Wednesday, said the "data available to date suggest likely association of myocarditis with mRNA vaccination in adolescents and young adults."
Delta variant: What to know about the spreading coronavirus strain
The delta variant has been rapidly spreading in countries around the globe. In the U.S., it now makes up at least 20% of COVID-19 cases.
The delta variant has been rapidly spreading in countries around the globe. In the U.S., it now makes up at least 20% of COVID-19 cases.
Biden to urge vaccination in NC as US likely to miss original July 4 goal
President Joe Biden will visit N. Carolina to urge COVID-19 vaccines in the region as the White House expects to just narrowly miss his July 4 goal.
President Joe Biden will visit N. Carolina to urge COVID-19 vaccines in the region as the White House expects to just narrowly miss his July 4 goal.
Delta coronavirus variant doubling biweekly, now 20% of samples, Fauci says
The variant was detected in 20.6% in samples by June 19, up from nearly 10% two weeks prior
The variant was detected in 20.6% in samples by June 19, up from nearly 10% two weeks prior
Delta variant surges among unvaccinated in Missouri
Missouri now leads the nation with the highest rate of new COVID-19 infections.
Missouri now leads the nation with the highest rate of new COVID-19 infections.
NIH begins study of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant recipients
The NIH announced on Wednesday that it has begun an observational study to better understand how COVID-19 vaccines impact pregnant and postpartum people.
The NIH announced on Wednesday that it has begun an observational study to better understand how COVID-19 vaccines impact pregnant and postpartum people.
16.8M COVID-19 cases went undiagnosed last summer, NIH study finds
An NIH study suggests that a staggering 16.8 million COVID-19 cases went undiagnosed by July 2020.
An NIH study suggests that a staggering 16.8 million COVID-19 cases went undiagnosed by July 2020.
St. Pete bartender goes viral after using fake receipt to rescue woman from being harassed
A St. Pete bartender is being called a hero for saving a woman from a 'creepy' guy, using a receipt clipboard to pass her a note, asking if she wanted help.
A St. Pete bartender is being called a hero for saving a woman from a 'creepy' guy, using a receipt clipboard to pass her a note, asking if she wanted help.
'It's incredibly important': The push to vaccinate 18-29-year-olds is on
While 70 percent of Americans 30 and older have had at least one shot, young adults 18-29 are lagging. Experts stress the importance of the COVID vaccine for the overall health of communities and emphasize the importance of young adults getting the vaccine.
While 70 percent of Americans 30 and older have had at least one shot, young adults 18-29 are lagging. Experts stress the importance of the COVID vaccine for the overall health of communities and emphasize the importance of young adults getting the vaccine.
'It's incredibly important': The push to vaccinate 18-29-year-olds is on
Jennifer Joyce speaks with experts about why 18-29-year-olds are lagging behind in getting their COVID vaccines and how to resolve that issue.
Jennifer Joyce speaks with experts about why 18-29-year-olds are lagging behind in getting their COVID vaccines and how to resolve that issue.