Doctor warns against 'anti-sunscreen' TikToks: 'Nobody is dying of sunscreen'
Videos are circulating on TikTok saying sunscreen does more harm than good. The videos can be found just by searching for “anti-sunscreen," but before you take advice from social media, an Arizona skin cancer doctor weighs in with the truth.
What to do if a flying Joro spider bites you
These large, long-legged spiders are not considered to be aggressive, however, they are venomous.
Nurses push for a STEM designation amid shortages
The designation in part would help manage the staffing shortages of nurses in the medical field.
Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.
1st human death of bird flu strain H5N2 confirmed, WHO says
The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.
Mayor Parker proposes $100M addiction, mental health treatment center
A release from the Parker administration on Wednesday said the facility will be built by rehabilitating a city-owned property on State Road, near three Philadelphia prisons.
Lab-grown meat bans: states taking action and the future impact
Several U.S. states, including Florida and Alabama, have recently banned the sale of lab-grown meat, citing safety concerns and traditional farming protection, leading to significant challenges and uncertainties for the industry's future despite initial optimism after its approval in June 2023.
Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy
This was the first time gene therapy was applied to both ears, researchers say.
FDA advisers reject MDMA therapy to treat PTSD
FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.
Jenkintown water supply safe after cleaning fluid leak: officials
Officials say Jenkintown's water supply is safe after a cleaning fluid leak in the sewer system raised concerns.
Fauci grilled by House GOP over COVID-19 response, origins
During his testimony, Anthony Fauci and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene got into a heated exchange. Greene tried to discredit Fauci while grilling him on social distancing and masking guidelines during the pandemic.
General Mills facing revived push to cut plastic chemicals in food
Advocacy groups are calling for General Mills to stop using plastic chemicals linked to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Best time to drink coffee: Experts spill the beans
Social media influencers have been blaming their afternoon slumps on drinking coffee first thing in the morning. Experts weigh in.
Delaware, Tennessee to become first states to offer free diapers for Medicaid families
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services also approved extending a pilot program in Delaware that provides free diapers and wipes to postpartum parents for the first three months after giving birth.
US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announces pancreatic cancer diagnosis
US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announces she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on Sunday.
Tattoos may increase risk of developing lymphoma, alarming new study finds
A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.
US girls are getting their first periods earlier, study finds – what's driving this?
A new study finds that US girls are experiencing their first periods earlier, with factors such as improved nutrition, increased BMI, and environmental exposures potentially driving this trend.
Famous 4th Street Deli to reopen Friday after health code violations
The Famous 4th Street Deli, a staple in Philadelphia's Queen Village neighborhood, was recently closed by the health department due to code violations.
Feeding peanuts to babies could prevent allergies through the teen years, study finds
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.
Fish oil supplements linked to greater first-time heart attack risk in study: ‘Not universally good or bad'
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.