Mike Jerrick shares health update after prostate cancer diagnosis, surgery

Our own Mike Jerrick is sharing his story after he recently underwent surgery to treat prostate cancer. Monday, he and Dr. Mike Cirigliano walked viewers through his diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

Community Baby Shower event draws hundreds of expecting parents; here's why

Hundreds of new and expecting parents attended a community baby shower where over 60 vendors provided free gear, while parents received vital information to keep their new families safe.

Community Baby Shower draws hundreds of excited, nervous expecting parents
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New and expecting parents turned out by the hundreds for the Community Baby Shower event, where vendors gave out free baby gear and parents were able to gain valuable information to keep their new families safe and healthy.

Dr. Ruth, pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96

Dr. Ruth became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo topics. Here is a look back at her career.

3 Colorado poultry workers presumed to have bird flu

Three people who had direct contact with infected animals in Colorado are presumed to have contracted bird flu.

Nonprofit, serving women, suffers devastating loss of product after flood; how you can help

Disaster strikes at the nation’s first menstrual hub, located in Germantown. Hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of feminine hygiene products all lost, after the facility flooded because of a bad storm and a pipe burst.

Medicines that don't mix well with extreme heat: What to know

Learn how extreme heat can worsen the side effects of common medications and get advice on proper storage and handling.

Nonprofit suffers devastating loss of product after flood
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A nonprofit serving girls and women in East Germantown suffers thousands of dollars in damages after a bad storm led to a pipe burst in their office, flooding products.

Lupus: What to know about the autoimmune disease

Lupus has no cure and the exact cause is unknown, but in a recent breakthrough study, scientists believe they may have found a primary cause of the complex autoimmune disease.

Chester County girl born without rib cage gifted epic new playground as she continues to defy the odds

Three years after FOX 29 shared the story of little London Kelly who defied the odds after she was born with a rare condition that left her without a rib cage, FOX 29's Kelly Rule has a heartwarming update including a look at the family's brand-new swing set fully donated through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds

Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.

Chia seeds recalled as FDA issues highest possible risk level

The FDA has reclassified a recall of chia seeds as the highest risk of injury or death due to salmonella poisoning. 

Human plague case confirmed in Colorado, health officials warn

A human case of the plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, about 100 miles south of Denver, with health officials urging precautions for both people and pets.

Tips to treat Lyme disease as uptick in Pennsylvania raises health concerns

There’s been an uptick in Lyme disease cases in the area and that has health officials wanting everyone to be alert this summer. And, if last year is any indicator, July is the worst month for cases.

Lyme disease uptick raises concerns of medical professionals
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An uptick of Lyme disease in the area prompts concerns by medical professionals to alert people to check themselves for ticks.