Health Watch: Former Olympian hospitalized with pneumonia
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Dr. Mike stops by FOX 29 to discuss the latest health topics, including former Olympian Mary Lou Retton who has been in the ICU for over a week with a rare form of pneumonia.

Mary Lou Retton's daughter shares health update, thanks for love and support

Mary Lou Retton, who captured the attention of the nation when she won the all-around women's gymnastics competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics, remains in an intensive care unit.

The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends

“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.

Tennessee pastor dies during Ironman triathlon

Tragedy struck during the Ironman 70.3 Memphis triathlon as a pastor lost his life while participating in the event.

Health Watch: Cold symptoms, weight loss drugs and celebrity chef dies
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Dr. Mike stops by FOX 29 to discuss the latest health topics including lingering cold symptoms, weight loss drugs being linked to digestive problems and celebrity chef's fatal acute allergic reaction.

The more people exercise, the lazier they are throughout the rest of the day, study suggests

The study found that a person who is more engaged in a routine exercise program is more prone to "lounge around" and avoid other physical daily activities, like taking the stairs.

‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Social worker Catherine Bedy testifies via video deposition in $220 million case

Jurors in a Sarasota County courtroom watched a video deposition from social worker Catherine Bedy as a $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital featured in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’ continued Thursday morning. 

6-year-old MN girl gets new kidney thanks to her teacher

A 6-year-old girl from southern Minnesota is about to undergo a life-changing kidney transplant, thanks to an amazing chain of kidney donations that started with her teacher.

CDC has stopped printing COVID-19 vaccination cards

The once-critical white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out. Vaccines are not being distributed by the federal government anymore, so the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stopped printing new cards.

‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Maya’s father continues testifying in $200 million court case

Testimony resumed Tuesday morning in a $220 million lawsuit against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital featured in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’ with Maya's father taking the stand to testify for the second day. 

First West Nile virus case in Delaware County announced

The Delaware County Health Department identified the first human case of West Nile virus in Delaware County in 2023 on Tuesday.