Study finds some pain medicines could soon be created from pine trees
Researchers in England have determined an alternative to making pain medications like ibuprofen from pine trees rather than crude oil.
Researchers in England have determined an alternative to making pain medications like ibuprofen from pine trees rather than crude oil.
Health Watch: Smart watches detecting Parkinson's disease in record time
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss today's health headlines.
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss today's health headlines.
Rare fungal infection leaves Wisconsin woman dead
A Kenosha wife and mother died after contracting a fungal infection in her lungs. While cases are rare, Wisconsin sees some of the highest rates in the U.S.
A Kenosha wife and mother died after contracting a fungal infection in her lungs. While cases are rare, Wisconsin sees some of the highest rates in the U.S.
Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi granted full FDA approval and that means Medicare will pay for it
U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug for patients with early stages of the disease.
U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug for patients with early stages of the disease.
New Greyhound location causing headaches for riders, businesses
Greyhound has a new location to drop off and pick up passengers in Philadelphia, but on a ninety-degree day, passengers say there should be access to AC and bathrooms.
Greyhound has a new location to drop off and pick up passengers in Philadelphia, but on a ninety-degree day, passengers say there should be access to AC and bathrooms.
Feds: Stop making marijuana edibles that look like kids’ snacks
Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.
Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.
Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Health Watch: Are artificial sweeteners a real health risk?
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" with Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick to discuss today's top health headlines.
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" with Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick to discuss today's top health headlines.
Ticks use static electricity to latch on to you from afar, researchers find
Ticks can't jump or fly onto their hosts, but static electricity gives them a boost, researchers have found.
Ticks can't jump or fly onto their hosts, but static electricity gives them a boost, researchers have found.
Air quality concerns: Code Red issued for New Jersey as conditions improve in Pennsylvania, Delaware
Air quality concerns sparked by wildfires in Canada continue to impact the Delaware Valley, with New Jersey being under a Code Red Friday.
Air quality concerns sparked by wildfires in Canada continue to impact the Delaware Valley, with New Jersey being under a Code Red Friday.
Code Orange: Unhealthy air quality lingers Friday in Pa. as Canadian wildfires burn unabated
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been issued for all of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania Friday, due to particulate matter from the smoke of Canadian wildfires wafting across the area.
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been issued for all of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania Friday, due to particulate matter from the smoke of Canadian wildfires wafting across the area.
Madonna feeling better, recovering at home following 'serious' hospitalization
Madonna was hospitalized Saturday with a bacterial infection.
Madonna was hospitalized Saturday with a bacterial infection.
Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke, some chewing gum, may be deemed 'possibly carcinogenic': Report
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
Camden County declares Code Red for unhealthy air quality
A Code Red is declared in Camden County in light of air pollution from Canada wildfires.
A Code Red is declared in Camden County in light of air pollution from Canada wildfires.
RSV vaccine: Older Americans can get shot this fall after talking to doctor
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
New research finds connection between autism, gut microbiome
The study examines the role gut bacteria may play in the development of autism.
The study examines the role gut bacteria may play in the development of autism.
Former NFL quarterback Bernie Kosar sounds alarm on threat of brain injuries after 100+ concussions: 'Tragic'
Kosar said he's endured 40 surgeries and 15 seizures as a result of his injuries.
Kosar said he's endured 40 surgeries and 15 seizures as a result of his injuries.
Health Watch: Malaria resurfacing in the US
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss today's top health headlines, including Madonna's hospitalization and recent domestic malaria cases.
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss today's top health headlines, including Madonna's hospitalization and recent domestic malaria cases.
Uterine cancer deaths could soon outnumber ovarian cancer deaths, oncologist says: ‘We need to do better’
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.