Eating a healthy diet equivalent to 4,000 more steps a day, study finds
Eating more fresh, whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts, was linked to greater physical fitness.
Teens are having less sexual intercourse, but are they really having less sex?
The language of young love and lust, and the actions behind it, are evolving.
CDC's COVID-19 emergency declaration expires
Dr. Ala Stanford joins FOX 29's Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick to explain the expiration of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 emergency.
Certain soaps could make you more or less attractive to mosquitoes, study finds
While the study authors said a person’s unique body odor also plays a significant role in mosquito attraction, one soap scent in particular was singled out to help repel the insects.
Drug-resistant ringworm detected in US for first time, CDC says
Infections have also been reported throughout Asia, and in Europe and Canada
Prom held for kids undergoing cancer treatment at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
A special night for dozens of children, with the prom coming to them as a wonderful tradition goes forward at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.
St Christopher's holds prom for kids undergoing cancer treatment
A special night for dozens of children, with the prom coming to them as a wonderful tradition goes forward at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.
What does ending the emergency status of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US mean?
Ending the federal emergency reflects both a scientific and political judgment that the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis has ended and that special federal resources are no longer needed to prevent disease transmission across borders.
Cluster of brain infections left children ‘incredibly sick’: CDC monitoring
Before 2022, Clark County, Nevada, averaged about 5 pediatric brain abscesses a year. Last year, there were 17.
USC doctors looking to perform world's first bladder transplant
Doctors have currently launched a clinical trial to enroll a potential participant for this historic operation, the school reported.
Bo Jackson to undergo procedure for year-long battle with chronic hiccups
Bo knows hiccups -- all too well. The former professional football and baseball player revealed the diagnosis during an appearance on a radio station.
FDA finalizes blood-donation rules to allow more gay, bisexual men
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
What is limb lengthening surgery?
FOX 29's Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick chat with Dr. Scot Brown, the Chief of Orthopaedic Oncology at Rothman Orthopaedics, joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to detail limb lengthening surgery.
FDA panel approves over the counter birth control pill
Dr. Mike joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss the FDA advisory panels approval of over the counter birth control.
Study shows promising results with experimental skin patch to treat toddlers highly allergic to peanuts
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
Heather Armstrong, mommy blogger known as Dooce, dies at 47
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
FDA panel backs Opill over-the-counter birth control
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.
New mammogram guidelines released as doctors push for early detection
Dr. Robyn Roth joins "Good Day Philadelphia" with details about new guidelines for mammograms.
Groundbreaking vaccine trial aims to prevent cancers associated with Lynch syndrome
Lynch syndrome affects 1 in 279 individuals, or an estimated 1.1 million people in the United States.
Morgan Wallen cancels 6 weeks of shows after 'bad news' from doctors
Wallen shared a video to his Instagram account on Tuesday explaining he got "bad news" from his doctor. After taking 10 days of vocal rest and then performing three shows, he has re-injured his vocal cords.