Doomscrolling costs us 3 days a month, survey finds

The average American spends six hours consuming some type of media every day, and there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health, a new survey reveals.

Potential listeria contamination impacting nearly 200 Philly schools; find out which ones

The district released a letter Friday alerting families that the recall of certain chicken products served to students were subject to a nationwide recall because of a potential listeria contamination.

Hurricane Milton uncovers lost wedding ring after nearly a decade

After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.

Conjoined twins now separated twins after successful surgery at CHOP

After an eight-hour surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, a West Philadelphia family's conjoined twins, Amari and Javar Ruffin, are now separated twins.

83% of Gen Z say they have an unhealthy relationship with their phone, data shows

The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.

Hurricane Milton threatens IV fluid supply, already thin after Helene

A company that manufactures IV fluids is working to move its supplies to a secure space as the Florida area braces for Hurricane Milton.

Mental toll of natural disasters | FOX Weather Philly
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Psychologist Dr. Jaime Zuckerman talks about the emotional toll of back-to-back natural disasters in Florida.

Task force to end gun violence launched by doctors, nurses, health experts in Pa.

Doctors, nurses and health experts on the front lines caring for and saving gunshot wound patients have come together to push for preventative change across the state in an effort to end the gun violence epidemic.

Doctors, nurses, health experts launch new PA task force to end gun violence
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Doctors, nurses and health experts on the front lines caring for and saving gunshot wound patients have come together to push for preventative change across the state in an effort to end the gun violence epidemic.

New study finds humanity nearing life expectancy limits

A new study reveals that humanity may be reaching the upper limits of life expectancy, with fewer improvements in longevity despite advances in medical technology and healthcare.

Is unpasteurized apple cider safe to drink? Here's what the FDA says

Apple cider is a nice treat for the fall season, but there are some health risks linked to consuming unpasteurized drinks. Here's what you need to know.

Kindergarten vaccine exemptions reach all-time high

More than 30 states reported lower vaccination rates among kindergartners for the 2023-2024 school year. Here's what that means for your child.

Breast cancer deaths down, but cases up — especially in younger women

A new American Cancer Society report highlights an alarming rise in breast cancer incidence, particularly among younger women and minorities, even as overall death rates continue to decline.

Over 1 in 3 children worldwide are nearsighted, study finds

A recent study reveals that over 1 in 3 children worldwide are currently nearsighted, with rates expected to rise further by 2050.

CVS Health to cut 2,900 jobs

CVS Health announced that it will cut 2,900 jobs as part of a cost-cutting plan.

Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do

If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.