Major US cities embrace mental health response with behavioral clinicians replacing police in 911 calls

Data gathered by The Associated Press show at least 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are hosting or starting such programs, sometimes called civilian, alternative or non-police response teams.

Health Watch: Adderall shortage, weight-loss drug benefits and update COVID vaccines
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Dr. Mike stops by FOX 29 to discuss the latest health topics, including an Adderall shortage in the U.S. and and updates COVID vaccines expected to be available by mid-September.

These 8 states will make free school breakfast and lunch permanent

Several other states are considering similar changes and congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide.

Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine

President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.

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.

Health Watch: Kevin Hart in a wheelchair, UK's first womb transplant
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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."

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.

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.

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.