Can video games improve your sleep? Here's what the research shows

A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.

Whooping cough cases up more than 340% over this time last year

Cases fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are back on the rise now. Here's what to know about whooping cough and the Tdap and DTaP vaccines.

Food recall impacts thousands of Philly school kids
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The School District of Philadelphia alerted parents and caregivers of a food recall of chicken products served to students, saying it's part of a potential listeria contamination.

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.