Are potatoes a vegetable?: US dietary guidelines could change definition in 2025
In 2025, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee could determine a potato is no longer a vegetable.
In 2025, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee could determine a potato is no longer a vegetable.
Blake Shelton to curb alcohol in New Year, joining Hollywood stars trying sobriety
Ashton Kutcher, Tom Holland and Valerie Bertinelli have all participated in Dry January.
Ashton Kutcher, Tom Holland and Valerie Bertinelli have all participated in Dry January.
What to know about the new COVID subvariant ahead of the holidays
COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 is has spread across the country just ahead of Christmas. Dr. Mike shares what you need to know about the new strain, plus other trending health topics.
COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 is has spread across the country just ahead of Christmas. Dr. Mike shares what you need to know about the new strain, plus other trending health topics.
JN.1 COVID-19 variant: What to know about the latest virus strain
The latest virus strain was first identified in the United States in September.
The latest virus strain was first identified in the United States in September.
Do you stay up late to have a little time for yourself? There's a name for that
A phenomenon known as “revenge bedtime procrastination" has become popularized in recent years as more people take “revenge" on the day by doom scrolling, watching TV or otherwise sacrificing their sleep for “me" time.
A phenomenon known as “revenge bedtime procrastination" has become popularized in recent years as more people take “revenge" on the day by doom scrolling, watching TV or otherwise sacrificing their sleep for “me" time.
Jefferson, Lehigh Valley Health Network announce plans for major 2024 merger
Jefferson and Lehigh Valley Health Network announced Tuesday that both networks have signed a non-binding letter of intent to combine.
Jefferson and Lehigh Valley Health Network announced Tuesday that both networks have signed a non-binding letter of intent to combine.
Breast cancer vaccine could prevent most aggressive form of disease from reoccurring
Scientists are currently testing a vaccine that could prevent the reoccurrence of triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form of the disease.
Scientists are currently testing a vaccine that could prevent the reoccurrence of triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form of the disease.
Applesauce pouch lead contamination may have been intentional, FDA says
The FDA foods chief said in a recent interview that all signs point to “an intentional act on the part of someone in the supply chain."
The FDA foods chief said in a recent interview that all signs point to “an intentional act on the part of someone in the supply chain."
James McCaffrey, 'Max Payne' and 'Rescue Me' star, dead at 65
James McCaffrey, the voice behind the "Max Payne" video games, has died at 65.
James McCaffrey, the voice behind the "Max Payne" video games, has died at 65.
Severe obesity increasing in young US children, study finds
“We are dismayed at seeing these findings," said one of the study’s authors, Heidi Blanck of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“We are dismayed at seeing these findings," said one of the study’s authors, Heidi Blanck of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Jeremy Renner to unveil musical diary chronicling journey 1-year after snowplow accident
Actor Jeremy Renner, known for his role in "Avengers: Endgame," plans to document his healing journey after a near-fatal snowplow accident in a musical diary set to release one year post-incident.
Actor Jeremy Renner, known for his role in "Avengers: Endgame," plans to document his healing journey after a near-fatal snowplow accident in a musical diary set to release one year post-incident.
Running for a bonus: Company gives larger cash rewards if workers can run 2 miles a day
The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."
The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."
Americans eat an extra meal a day from too much snacking, study finds
Snacks made up an average of 19.5% and 22.4% of total energy intake – “while contributing very little nutritional quality,” researchers said.
Snacks made up an average of 19.5% and 22.4% of total energy intake – “while contributing very little nutritional quality,” researchers said.
What is ketamine, the drug that killed Matthew Perry on October 28?
Nearly seven weeks after Matthew Perry’s apparent drowning in a hot tub at his California home, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner released the actor's cause of death as "acute effects of ketamine."
Nearly seven weeks after Matthew Perry’s apparent drowning in a hot tub at his California home, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner released the actor's cause of death as "acute effects of ketamine."
'Take Care of Maya' case: Hospital demands new trial citing juror's note with alleged Nazi symbols
Both sides in the ‘Take Care of Maya’ case were back in court on Friday morning.
Both sides in the ‘Take Care of Maya’ case were back in court on Friday morning.
Scientists pinpoint cause of morning sickness in pregnancy and potential way to prevent it
The new study, published in the journal Nature, shows why some women like Kate Middleton and Amy Schumer became so sick during pregnancy that they needed to be admitted to the hospital.
The new study, published in the journal Nature, shows why some women like Kate Middleton and Amy Schumer became so sick during pregnancy that they needed to be admitted to the hospital.
Fundraiser celebrates Black physicians, supports diverse medical workforce in Philadelphia
Celebrating Philadelphia's Black doctors while supporting the next class of Black and brown medical students was the agenda at a gala Thursday night in Center City.
Celebrating Philadelphia's Black doctors while supporting the next class of Black and brown medical students was the agenda at a gala Thursday night in Center City.
Fundraiser celebrates Black physicians in Philadelphia
Celebrating Philadelphia's Black doctors while supporting the next class of Black and brown medical students was the agenda at a gala Thursday night in Center City.
Celebrating Philadelphia's Black doctors while supporting the next class of Black and brown medical students was the agenda at a gala Thursday night in Center City.
CDC urges healthcare providers to increase respiratory vaccine coverage
U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking.
U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking.
Respiratory infections are on the rise, doctors say: How to stay healthy around the holidays
With COVID-19, the flu, RSV and more respiratory infections on the rise, what can you do to stay healthy around the holidays? FOX 29’s Shaynah Ferreira went out to seek answers.
With COVID-19, the flu, RSV and more respiratory infections on the rise, what can you do to stay healthy around the holidays? FOX 29’s Shaynah Ferreira went out to seek answers.