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.

Philly distributes free protective gear to help in air quality crisis
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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
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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
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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.

Protecting your pets from hazards of wildfire smoke
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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?
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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."

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.

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.

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.

Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in US – Here's how to stay safe

The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.

Breastfeeding may later improve child’s exam scores, study suggests

The researchers discovered that longer breastfeeding was associated with improved academic performance, particularly in English and mathematics.

What is 'chroming'? The deadly social media trend on TikTok

Several people have lost their lives due to “chroming," but yet it is becoming more popular on social media.

Most US adults are declining COVID boosters as CDC warns of health risks: 'Relatively little protection'

Adults who aren’t current on their COVID-19 vaccine booster doses may have "relatively little remaining protection" against hospitalization compared to those who haven’t been vaccinated at all, suggests a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Bills' Damar Hamlin launches CPR Tour to raise awareness

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin kicked off a multicity tour at his home stadium on Saturday to distribute medical equipment and promote techniques that helped save his life in January.