CDC makes new recommendations for Thanksgiving gatherings
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Dr. Mike joins Good Day Philadelphia talks about the recommendations for celebrating the holidays during the pandemic

Coffee may help colon cancer patients’ longevity, study finds

A recent study suggests that colon cancer patients who drink at least 2-3 cups of coffee a day could see a lower risk of disease progression and death.

Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic

Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.

Hospital staff cheers as 13-year-old COVID-19 survivor is discharged after 57 days in ICU

There were moments where her care team did not know if she was going to make it through the night. So, when the time came for Augustina to finally be discharged to a local rehabilitation facility as a step toward going home, the entire hospital staff wanted to give her the hero's send-off she deserved.  

Social media and COVID shaming: Fighting a toxic combination

Shaming people who get sick or don’t follow the rules in a public health crisis has been a thing since well before coronavirus, researchers say.

Florida ends restaurant capacity cap, moves to partial Phase 3 reopening

Just in time for the weekend, restaurants can operate at full capacity -- regardless of local government rules -- as Florida moves into a partial Phase 3 reopening.

COVID-19 cases rising in parts of Midwest, West

The latest hot spot for the coronavirus in the United States is the heartland, where cases are rising in a worrying trend.

CDC: Salmonella outbreak from recalled mushrooms infects people in 10 states

The CDC said a salmonella outbreak involving recalled mushrooms distributed to restaurants has infected dozens of people across several states.

Trump rallies flout virus rules, Gov. Tom Wolf warns

Wolf, a Democrat, in a strongly worded statement, criticized Trump and asked the Republican president to ensure Saturday's rally abides by guidance designed to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

NIH researchers find genetic link in patients with severe COVID-19

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say they have found a genetic link in patients who have severe COVID-19 and are closer to finding why more men die from the disease.

Timothy Ray Brown, first man to be cured of HIV infection, now has terminal cancer

The first person known to have been cured of HIV infection says he is terminally ill from a recurrence of the cancer that prompted his historic treatment 12 years ago.

Minnesota halts COVID-19 study after reports of intimidation

Incidents occurred mostly in central and southern Minnesota — rural areas where there has been more resentment over COVID-19 restrictions.

2 charged for handling of virus outbreak at Massachusetts veterans home

Former Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Superintendent Bennett Walsh and former Medical Director David Clinton were indicted by a grand jury, Each is charged with 10 counts — five counts of criminal neglect five counts of serious bodily injury.