Wagovy, Ozempic patients could face higher risk of complications under anesthesia

Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for pulmonary aspiration when they're under anesthesia.

Union claims New Jersey police department is unsafe for officers due to mold, sewage problems

The union representing a South Jersey police department is demanding action from township officials after a report discovered a mold and sewage problem impacting their department building.

US suicide rate reached highest number ever last year

Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by higher rates of depression or limited availability of mental health services.

US suicides hit an all-time high last year

About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday.

COVID-19 took a toll on heart health as doctors still determine how to help

Research showed that up to a year after a bout of COVID-19, some people can develop problems ranging from blood clots to irregular heartbeats to a heart attack.

Chester County high school football players receive CPR training as teams gear up for new season

High school sports teams across the Delaware Valley are gearing up for a new season and as football teams train, recent cardiac episodes of high-profile athletes prompt renewed interest in CPR.

Chester County high school football players receive CPR training
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High school sports teams across the Delaware Valley are gearing up for a new season and as football teams train, recent cardiac episodes of high-profile athletes prompt renewed interest in CPR.

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US resurge, marked by different patterns

Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.

ALS: What you should know about the incurable, debilitating disease

With news that actress Sandra Bullock's longtime partner has died due to ALS, people are once again talking about the debilitating, incurable illness. Here's what you should know about the condition that is also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Miami top cop's life saved by wife during attempted suicide: lawyer

Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez's wife saved his life during a suicide attempt last month when she seized his arm, their lawyer said Monday in a statement.

Health Watch: FDA approves first potential remedy for postpartum depression
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Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss today's top health headlines, including a postpartum depression pill and new rules for blood donors.

After decades of delays and broken promises, coal miners hail rule to slow rise of black lung

One former regulator called the lack of protection from silica-related illnesses “stunning" and one of the most “catastrophic" occupational health failures in U.S. history.