Health Watch: Experts warn you shouldn't sleep naked during a heat wave
Experts are warning against sleeping naked during heat waves and moments of extreme heat. Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss.
Experts are warning against sleeping naked during heat waves and moments of extreme heat. Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss.
Billions of dollars in COVID-19 relief aid stolen or wasted, investigation reveals
The investigation uncovers a pattern of fraudulent activities, embezzlement, and mismanagement of funds that have plagued COVID-19 relief efforts worldwide.
The investigation uncovers a pattern of fraudulent activities, embezzlement, and mismanagement of funds that have plagued COVID-19 relief efforts worldwide.
New heart transplant method could expand donor hearts by 30%
Last year, 4,111 heart transplants were performed in the U.S., a record number but not nearly enough to meet the need.
Last year, 4,111 heart transplants were performed in the U.S., a record number but not nearly enough to meet the need.
Man dies from bacterial infection after eating raw oysters sold at Missouri seafood stand
The 54-year-old man died after becoming infected by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which can be carried by oysters and other shellfish.
The 54-year-old man died after becoming infected by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which can be carried by oysters and other shellfish.
Catnap your way to creativity: Study reveals naps may boost creative ideas
Researchers at MIT and Harvard University studied the impact of dreaming during a nap or N1 sleep (the earliest stage of sleep) on post-sleep creative performances.
Researchers at MIT and Harvard University studied the impact of dreaming during a nap or N1 sleep (the earliest stage of sleep) on post-sleep creative performances.
Philly families cope with last-minute changes as students take virtual classes, due to poor air quality
The air is still hazardous for groups of people like the elderly, kids and people with respiratory issues. The air quality alert with warmer temperatures was enough to cause Philadelphia schools to go virtual.
The air is still hazardous for groups of people like the elderly, kids and people with respiratory issues. The air quality alert with warmer temperatures was enough to cause Philadelphia schools to go virtual.
Alzheimer's drug Leqembi gets FDA panel's backing, setting the stage for broader use
U.S. health advisers are backing the full approval of an Alzheimer's drug that received preliminary approval last year.
U.S. health advisers are backing the full approval of an Alzheimer's drug that received preliminary approval last year.
Social media users share creative tips to make DIY air purifiers to filter out wildfire smoke
Searches for “air purifiers" are spiking on Google as TikTok and Facebook users share tips for building a DIY air purifier as smoke from wildfires in Canada blanket parts of the East Coast.
Searches for “air purifiers" are spiking on Google as TikTok and Facebook users share tips for building a DIY air purifier as smoke from wildfires in Canada blanket parts of the East Coast.
Philly distributes free protective gear to help in air quality crisis
Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to cast a haze over Philadelphia and, while numbers have improved, they?re still unhealthy and people are feeling it.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to cast a haze over Philadelphia and, while numbers have improved, they?re still unhealthy and people are feeling it.
Experts offer tips for residents and pets to stay safe
As residents try to fight through what?s left of the smokey air from Canada wildfires, local HVAC technicians offer tips to keep homes from being overwhelmed in the unsafe air quality conditions.
As residents try to fight through what?s left of the smokey air from Canada wildfires, local HVAC technicians offer tips to keep homes from being overwhelmed in the unsafe air quality conditions.
Philly works to keep residents and city workers safe
Philadelphia leaders set out to keep residents and city workers safe amid the unhealthy air quality as a result of Canadian wildfires.
Philadelphia leaders set out to keep residents and city workers safe amid the unhealthy air quality as a result of Canadian wildfires.
More states legalize fentanyl test strips to fight rising opioid deaths
Roughly 20 states have legalized the test strips to stop rising deaths from the opioid crisis. The strips are still technically illegal in some states under drug paraphernalia laws.
Roughly 20 states have legalized the test strips to stop rising deaths from the opioid crisis. The strips are still technically illegal in some states under drug paraphernalia laws.
Sucralose, a chemical in Splenda, is found to cause ‘significant health effects’ in new study
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
Protecting your pets from hazards of wildfire smoke
AirNow has provided a list of helpful tips for protecting your pets from potentially hazardous conditions created by smoke from wildfires.
AirNow has provided a list of helpful tips for protecting your pets from potentially hazardous conditions created by smoke from wildfires.
Which masks should you wear outdoors with poor air quality?
Dr. Mike breaks down what types of particles can be found in wildfire smoke and what types of masks may offer protection.
Dr. Mike breaks down what types of particles can be found in wildfire smoke and what types of masks may offer protection.
Shannen Doherty, '90210' star, reveals cancer has spread to her brain in emotional video
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
Local boy battling rare, incurable disease that's impacted less than 20 people
A Bucks County boy is one of less than twenty people in the world battling a rare and incurable disease that has stolen his hearing and greatly impacted his ability to walk.
A Bucks County boy is one of less than twenty people in the world battling a rare and incurable disease that has stolen his hearing and greatly impacted his ability to walk.
Sidewalk Therapy: Formerly incarcerated man lends an ear for people going through struggles
His roadside tent might not look like your typical therapist's office, but to Will Little all you need is a table and chairs to facilitate a possibly life-changing conversation.
His roadside tent might not look like your typical therapist's office, but to Will Little all you need is a table and chairs to facilitate a possibly life-changing conversation.
Billionaire who gets transfusions of teen son’s blood has one surprisingly simple goal for society
Yes, there’s the blood transfusions, regular MRIs, and whispers of immortality. But this tech tycoon just wants to change the way people view health.
Yes, there’s the blood transfusions, regular MRIs, and whispers of immortality. But this tech tycoon just wants to change the way people view health.
Survey reveals 45% of adults skip using soap when washing their hands
A recent survey finds that some people not only pass on soap use for handwashing, but they will also dry their hands with their clothes.
A recent survey finds that some people not only pass on soap use for handwashing, but they will also dry their hands with their clothes.