FDA warns stores to stop selling disposable e-cigarettes including top seller Elf Bar

U.S. regulators have sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruity disposable electronic cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar.

Passengers abroad missing sub face dangerous health conditions
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Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss the dangerous health conditions passengers on the missing submersible on its way to the Titanic wreckage site face as time runs out.

U.S. regulators approve sale of 'lab-grown' meat

The move launches a new era of meat production aimed at eliminating harm to animals and drastically reducing the environmental impacts of grazing, growing feed for animals and animal waste.

Camden County putting overdose emergency stations in local parks

The stations will be filled with boxes of Naloxone nasal spray, an overdose reverse drug. There have been over 100 overdose deaths in Camden County this year.

Your dog may have ‘better health’ outcome if it has a friend, study finds

A new study conducted by researchers from the Dog Aging Project reveals the positive impact of companionship from other dogs on a pet's health and survival.

West Nile virus cases, positive samples detected across the country

In Iowa, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that the first case of West Nile virus infection was reported this year in an older adult — age 61-80 years — from Plymouth County.

Suicides and homicides among young people spiked early in pandemic, study says

Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.

Autopsy finds Olympian Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth
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Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss today's top health headlines, including Tori Bowie's death caused by complications from childbirth.

Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival to add health pavilion

The Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival will also feature a health pavilion. It’s in partnership with a Philadelphia cardiologist who is on a mission to change the way health care is approached.

Philly Juneteenth Parade and Festival adding health pavilion
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The Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival will also feature a health pavilion. It?s in partnership?with a Philadelphia cardiologist who is on a mission to change the way health care is approached.

Team Crusher Strong: Local 8-year-old details his journey with epilepsy
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Elizabeth Langdon and her son Zachary join "Good Day Philadelphia" with Courtney Jograj of the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania to discuss epilepsy and the Walk to End Epilepsy event.

Medical experts raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest in children, teens

Medical experts are raising awareness about sudden cardiac arrest in children and teens, and emphasizing the importance of knowing life-saving CPR. 

Drinking alcohol could increase risk of more than 60 diseases, study suggests

The researchers said that 33 diseases not previously established as alcohol-related were identified as higher risk – such as gastric ulcers and gout.

Doctors warn that wildfire smoke causes 'accelerated skin aging'

Recent Canadian wildfires sent air quality into the dangerous zone for cities up and down the East Coast and the Great Lakes. That pollution can take a toll on your skin now and in the future.

Frozen fruit sold at Costco recalled amid outbreak of hepatitis A infections

Check your freezer: Packages of Wawona Frozen Foods' Organic DayBreak Blend "may have the potential to be contaminated with hepatitis A," federal health officials warned.