Pets can help slow dementia progress among those over age 50 who live alone, study says
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
700 Airbus employees get sick after gourmet Christmas dinner party in France: ‘Worse than giving birth'
Dinner included lobster, scallops, gone gars, and tournedos, which included desserts of hazelnut chocolate mousse and ice-cream logs.
Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs present holiday challenges
Celebs and everyday folks are using Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.
Battling Stage IV breast cancer, Glen Mills woman receives community surprise
A Delaware County woman battling Stage IV breast cancer and her family are headed on a trip of a lifetime, thanks to local volunteers.
Battling Stage IV breast cancer, Glen Mills woman receives community surprise
A Delaware County woman battling Stage IV breast cancer and her family are headed on a trip of a lifetime, thanks to local volunteers.
Flu, COVID-19 infections rising, could worsen over holidays, CDC says
U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks.
FDA warns against unapproved spa treatments for fat loss
The FDA is warning against popular spa treatments known as “lipo injections" that can cause serious side effects if using unapproved products.
Fake Ozempic shots are being sold through legitimate sources, FDA warns
Five illnesses have been linked to the fake Ozempic shots, the FDA said.
Mike Williams cause of death: Tampa Bay Buccaneers player may have died from dental hygiene issues
A cause of death report filed by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner said former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams died of several causes related to his overall health – but stopped short of saying an injury to his head was a culprit.
Are potatoes a vegetable?: US dietary guidelines could change definition in 2025
In 2025, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee could determine a potato is no longer a vegetable.
Blake Shelton to curb alcohol in New Year, joining Hollywood stars trying sobriety
Ashton Kutcher, Tom Holland and Valerie Bertinelli have all participated in Dry January.
What to know about the new COVID subvariant ahead of the holidays
COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 is has spread across the country just ahead of Christmas. Dr. Mike shares what you need to know about the new strain, plus other trending health topics.
JN.1 COVID-19 variant: What to know about the latest virus strain
The latest virus strain was first identified in the United States in September.
Do you stay up late to have a little time for yourself? There's a name for that
A phenomenon known as “revenge bedtime procrastination" has become popularized in recent years as more people take “revenge" on the day by doom scrolling, watching TV or otherwise sacrificing their sleep for “me" time.
Jefferson, Lehigh Valley Health Network announce plans for major 2024 merger
Jefferson and Lehigh Valley Health Network announced Tuesday that both networks have signed a non-binding letter of intent to combine.
Breast cancer vaccine could prevent most aggressive form of disease from reoccurring
Scientists are currently testing a vaccine that could prevent the reoccurrence of triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form of the disease.
Applesauce pouch lead contamination may have been intentional, FDA says
The FDA foods chief said in a recent interview that all signs point to “an intentional act on the part of someone in the supply chain."
James McCaffrey, 'Max Payne' and 'Rescue Me' star, dead at 65
James McCaffrey, the voice behind the "Max Payne" video games, has died at 65.
Severe obesity increasing in young US children, study finds
“We are dismayed at seeing these findings," said one of the study’s authors, Heidi Blanck of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Jeremy Renner to unveil musical diary chronicling journey 1-year after snowplow accident
Actor Jeremy Renner, known for his role in "Avengers: Endgame," plans to document his healing journey after a near-fatal snowplow accident in a musical diary set to release one year post-incident.