MyFox Philadelphia http://www.myfoxphilly.com MyFox Philadelphia RSS Feed; Site: MyFox Philadelphia; Category: Health Health 600 4671588 Study: Going Online Helps the Elderly http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/health/dpgo-Study-Going-Online-Helps-the-Elderly-mb-200911201258774306886 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:31:46 GMT <p>Less than half of Americans age 65 and over use the Internet, but a new study indicates that it could be beneficial to their health if they they start going online.</p> 4671761 Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Found in NC http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/health/dpg-Tamiflu-Resistant-Swine-Flu-Cluster-Reported-in-NC-mb-200911201258761316620 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:55:16 GMT <p>Four North Carolina patients at a single hospital tested positive for a type of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu, health officials said Friday.</p> 4664023 Fitness Class Requirement Irks Students http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/education/112009_College_Requires_Overweight_Take_Fitness_Class_Before_Graduation Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:24:52 GMT <p>Some Pennsylvania college students are upset that their school is requiring those who are overweight to take a fitness class in order to graduate.</p> 4664012 Juror's H1N1 Claim Causes Mistrial http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/health/swine_flu/112009_Juror_Causes_Mistrial_By_Saying_He_Has_Swine_Flu Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:19:50 GMT <p>A Bucks County juror is held in contempt of court for telling the judge he had swine flu.</p> 4662679 Dr. Mike: Red Bull And Vodka Don't Mix http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/good_day_philadelphia/dr._mike%3A_red_bull_and_vodka_don%27t_mix Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:36:20 GMT <p>Fox 29 health correspondent Dr. Mike Cirigliano talks about problems you may encounter if you drink Red Bull mixed with vodka.</p> 4662581 Tips From Women's Health On Sweet http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/good_day_philadelphia/tips_from_women%27s_health_on_sweets Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:32:13 GMT <p>Bridget Doherty, Women's Health Senior Editor, talks about shaving calories from six of the most common dessert pies you'll encounter during the holiday season.</p> 4662502 Video: Secret Weapon For Your Purse http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/good_day_philadelphia/video%3A_secret_weapon_for_your_purse Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:30:36 GMT <p>Dr. Jenn Jablow talks about a new secret weapon all women should have for on-the-fly touch-up work.</p> 4661636 Video: Bill Frist On Good Day http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/good_day_philadelphia/video%3A_bill_frist_on_good_day_philadelphia Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:39:33 GMT <p>Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist talks about health-care reform with Good Day Philadelphia.</p> 4665815 H1N1 Vaccine Program Plagued With Proble http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/health/H1N1_Vaccine_Program_Plagued_With_Problems_Information_Gaps_56994256 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:46:12 GMT When the nation's swine flu vaccination program began in early October, health officials predicted it was going to be "messy." They were right. 4664941 Report: Push Back Age of Cervical Cancer http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/health/Report_Push_Back_Age_of_Cervical_Cancer_Tests_63379972 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:46:12 GMT Women in the United States should start cervical cancer screening at age 21 and most do not need an annual Pap smear, according to new guidelines issued Friday that aim to reduce the risk of unnecessary treatment.