CDC recommends RSV shots to protect babies from illness
RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalization, according to the CDC.
RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalization, according to the CDC.
1st pill for postpartum depression approved by FDA
Federal health officials have approved the first pill to specifically treat depression after childbirth.
Federal health officials have approved the first pill to specifically treat depression after childbirth.
Johnny Manziel says he attempted suicide after Browns cut him in 2016: reports
In an upcoming Netflix documentary, the former Texas A&M quarterback said he went on a "$5 million bender" before ultimately trying to take his own life.
In an upcoming Netflix documentary, the former Texas A&M quarterback said he went on a "$5 million bender" before ultimately trying to take his own life.
Even just 1 alcoholic drink a day may increase blood pressure, study finds
Researchers analyzed modest intakes of alcohol in contrast to previous studies that have shown that consuming high amounts can lead to higher blood pressure levels.
Researchers analyzed modest intakes of alcohol in contrast to previous studies that have shown that consuming high amounts can lead to higher blood pressure levels.
Health Watch: New pill kills cancer cells at the source
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss today's top health headlines, including a blood test for early Alzheimer's and a pill that kills cancer cells.
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss today's top health headlines, including a blood test for early Alzheimer's and a pill that kills cancer cells.
South Jersey beaches clear after swimming advisories issued
By Wednesday afternoon, water quality results were again within standards and the swimming advisories for the six beaches were lifted.
By Wednesday afternoon, water quality results were again within standards and the swimming advisories for the six beaches were lifted.
Connecticut researchers uncover regulator compound with potential to treat Parkinson's disease: Report
A University of Connecticut scientist has reportedly identified a key mechanism in Parkinson’s disease research.
A University of Connecticut scientist has reportedly identified a key mechanism in Parkinson’s disease research.
South Jersey beaches open for swimming as temporary advisories lifted: officials
By Wednesday afternoon, water quality results were again within standards and the swimming advisories for the six beaches were lifted.
By Wednesday afternoon, water quality results were again within standards and the swimming advisories for the six beaches were lifted.
Study finds strawberries could boost your brain power, lower blood pressure
The research team conducted a study with 35 men and women between the ages of 66 and 78 over an eight-week period.
The research team conducted a study with 35 men and women between the ages of 66 and 78 over an eight-week period.
Suzanne Somers reveals breast cancer returned: 'This is familiar battleground'
"Three's Company" star Suzanne Somers was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000, and says she's been living with cancer "for decades now."
"Three's Company" star Suzanne Somers was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000, and says she's been living with cancer "for decades now."
Sweating, shivering mannequin aids research on how bodies respond to extreme temperature
Arizona State University researchers are using a high-tech mannequin to learn more about how the human body responds to extreme heat.
Arizona State University researchers are using a high-tech mannequin to learn more about how the human body responds to extreme heat.
First Alzheimer's disease risk assessment blood test for consumers hits market
The test from Quest Diagnostics looks at a certain brain protein is known to contribute to the condition.
The test from Quest Diagnostics looks at a certain brain protein is known to contribute to the condition.
Henrietta Lacks' family reaches settlement with medical company that profited from her cells
Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.
Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.
Growing Philadelphia mentor program aims to help young men find inspiration, courage
A mentoring program in Philadelphia that has been building up young men in the community for the past eight years now has a new address.
A mentoring program in Philadelphia that has been building up young men in the community for the past eight years now has a new address.
A.I. brain implant helps paralyzed man move, feel again
“There was a time that I didn’t know if I was even going to live, or if I wanted to, frankly. And now, I can feel the touch of someone holding my hand. It’s overwhelming," said Keith Thomas, the patient who received the revolutionary treatment.
“There was a time that I didn’t know if I was even going to live, or if I wanted to, frankly. And now, I can feel the touch of someone holding my hand. It’s overwhelming," said Keith Thomas, the patient who received the revolutionary treatment.
Health Watch: Tick bites raise risks of eating red meat
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss today's top headlines, including a summer surge of COVID-19 and tick-induced food allergies.
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss today's top headlines, including a summer surge of COVID-19 and tick-induced food allergies.
Officials investigating confirmed case of measles in a child in Montgomery County
Officials say they are complete contact tracing to notify people if they were potentially exposed.
Officials say they are complete contact tracing to notify people if they were potentially exposed.
Alpha-gal syndrome: Tick-borne disease that triggers meat allergies is on the rise, CDC says
The tick-borne disease has not caused any deaths, health officials say, but people with alpha-gal syndrome have described it as bewildering and terrifying.
The tick-borne disease has not caused any deaths, health officials say, but people with alpha-gal syndrome have described it as bewildering and terrifying.
'She's so strong': Montgomery County 5-year-old courageously battling rare form of kidney cancer
A Montgomery County 5-year-old girl is in the fight of her life after she was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer that's already included months of chemotherapy.
A Montgomery County 5-year-old girl is in the fight of her life after she was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer that's already included months of chemotherapy.
USC freshman Bronny James released from hospital days after cardiac arrest on campus
Bronny James has been released from the hospital and continues to recover at home, Los Angeles health officials announced.
Bronny James has been released from the hospital and continues to recover at home, Los Angeles health officials announced.