Health Watch: New data shows using a gas stove is like living with a smoker
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" with FOX 29's Alex Holley and Thomas Drayton to discuss today's top health headlines.
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" with FOX 29's Alex Holley and Thomas Drayton to discuss today's top health headlines.
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.
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.
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
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss today's top health headlines, including Tori Bowie's death caused by complications from childbirth.
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.
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
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.
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.
Death toll rises in fungal meningitis outbreak tied to procedures in Mexico
U.S. and Mexican officials have specifically linked two clinics to the fungal meningitis outbreak, both of which closed last month.
U.S. and Mexican officials have specifically linked two clinics to the fungal meningitis outbreak, both of which closed last month.
Team Crusher Strong: Local 8-year-old details his journey with epilepsy
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.
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.
Health Watch: CDC warning about fungal infections from surgical procedures in Mexico
Dr. Stephen Davis joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss the CDC warning about fungal infections from surgeries in Mexico.
Dr. Stephen Davis joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss the CDC warning about fungal infections from surgeries in Mexico.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.