Study suggests screen time for toddlers linked to developmental delays
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Health Watch: Kevin Hart in a wheelchair, UK's first womb transplant
Dr. Mike stops by FOX 29 to discuss the latest health topics, including Kevin Hart being seen in a wheelchair after racing an NFL friend, and the United Kingdom's first womb transplant being deemed a "massive success."
Dr. Mike stops by FOX 29 to discuss the latest health topics, including Kevin Hart being seen in a wheelchair after racing an NFL friend, and the United Kingdom's first womb transplant being deemed a "massive success."
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
New Jersey to require free period products in schools for grades 6 through 12
New Jersey will require school districts to offer free menstrual products for grades six through 12 under a new law Gov. Phil Murphy signed Wednesday.
New Jersey will require school districts to offer free menstrual products for grades six through 12 under a new law Gov. Phil Murphy signed Wednesday.
More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Malaria in Maryland: First local case in decades alarms health officials
Maryland has confirmed a case of locally acquired malaria in the state for the first time in more than 40 years, the state's health department said Friday.
Maryland has confirmed a case of locally acquired malaria in the state for the first time in more than 40 years, the state's health department said Friday.
Stem cells from one eye used to heal injuries in the other with promising results, doctors say
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
‘I was in shock’: Woman's finger severed by library book drop box
A Florida woman ended up permanently disfigured after she returned a library book into the drop box a few weeks ago.
A Florida woman ended up permanently disfigured after she returned a library book into the drop box a few weeks ago.
Hospital officials warn of possible data breach at Jefferson Health in Cherry Hill
If you were recently a patient at Jefferson Health in Cherry Hill, officials say your personal information may be at risk.
If you were recently a patient at Jefferson Health in Cherry Hill, officials say your personal information may be at risk.
Health Watch: Physical fitness linked to lower cancer risk
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss today's top health headlines, including hidden benefits of physical fitness and kidney transplants from a surprising source.
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss today's top health headlines, including hidden benefits of physical fitness and kidney transplants from a surprising source.
Possible data breach at Jefferson Health in Cherry Hill
Jefferson Health is warning patients of a possible data breach after a portable went missing.
Jefferson Health is warning patients of a possible data breach after a portable went missing.
6-year-old South Jersey boy with heart condition campaigns for special trip
A young New Jersey boy is staying strong in the fight of his life and now has the opportunity to just be a kid. But, he needs a little bit of help.
A young New Jersey boy is staying strong in the fight of his life and now has the opportunity to just be a kid. But, he needs a little bit of help.
South Jersey boy with heart condition campaigns for special trip
A young New Jersey boy is staying strong in the fight of his life and now has the opportunity to just be a kid. But, he needs a little bit of help.
A young New Jersey boy is staying strong in the fight of his life and now has the opportunity to just be a kid. But, he needs a little bit of help.
A pig's kidney worked normally in a donated human body for over a month, doctors say
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
Pennsylvania study suggests links between fracking and asthma, lymphoma in children
Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.
Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.
Amazon Pharmacy adds automatic coupons to drop insulin prices
Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands.
Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands.
Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse, says expert
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
COVID cases on the rise as new subvariant 'Eris' emerges
Dr. Angela Nicholas stops by to discuss the new COVID-19 subvariant and the recent rise in cases.
Dr. Angela Nicholas stops by to discuss the new COVID-19 subvariant and the recent rise in cases.
Health Watch: Football players may face some unexpected risks
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss today's top health headlines, including an increased risk of Parkinson's disease from playing football and a patch that may help with anxiety.
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss today's top health headlines, including an increased risk of Parkinson's disease from playing football and a patch that may help with anxiety.