health reporter and registered nurse, ali gorman, is live in sent steer with tips on how to stay safe and first we go to karen rogers in the weather center with the details from accuweather. the steamy details -- >> they are steamy rick, we need a cold front, we are looking at the satellite 6 along with action radar and we see a couple of storms out to the west they will fall apart as they reach our area. we are in the heat and staying in the heat. 92 degrees already in philadelphia and the mercury is still climbing, 90 in reading and 91 in allentown and 89 in beach haven and 91 in atlantic city airport. and 91 in dover, delaware. feels hotter than that. it's hot and humid and today is the day that we excessive heat and that warning is in effect today and tomorrow. 97 for your high temperature. 2:00, 94 and 4:00, 96 and 6:00 we come down from the high of 97 with sunshine mixed in with clouds and maybe an isolated shower in one or two spots and most of us stay dry. and you have to wait until 10:00 to get below the 90s and even then staying warm and muggy in the overnight hours. the dew

ali gorman channel 6 "action news." >> reporter: welcome back everyone, 5:55 a.m., saturday morning, what a rough couple of days arpd -- around the delaware and lehigh valleys. this front was hanging back toward the north thursday afternoon. we know how hot and humid it was over the last few days, the atmosphere was very, very unstable. because the front moved so slowly, the northwestern suburbs saw this thursday, southern new jersey and delaware saw it yesterday. this is 3d we set it in motion for you, the idea was for this area here to see the severe weather, south jersey and delaware got hit pretty hard, lots of lightning strikes, and flooding damage. millville a lot of streets flooded. the cell that pushed through south jersey, we had rotation reported with that. it pushed east into mays landing and brigantine. phoenixville, trees and wires down, west chester there was windows damaged and toms river we had a lightning strike at a gas tank that caused a great big explosion there. these are some of the gusts in egg harbor township, 55 miles per hour. millville, 58 miles per hour. n

reporting live ali gorman, channel 6 "action news." >> thank you ali. >>> u.s. government has dealt a major blow to an online market place where illegal guns and drugs could easily be purchased. the justice announced that they shut down the dark website alpha bay. the largest crack down on the dark web, part of the internet accessible through certain software. it was credited one of the biggest market online for drugs with daily transactions totalling hundreds of thousands of dollars. >> we'll find you and dismantle your organization and network and we will prosecute you. >> another place was shut down with the help of the officials in the netherlands. >> still to come the big announcement with american idols return to television here on abc. >> and tips from young pros on video gaming. ♪ strummed guitar you can't experience the canadian rockies through a screen. you have to be here, with us. ♪ strummed guitar travel through this natural wonder and get a glimpse of amazing. with a glass of wine in one hand, and a camera in the other, aboard rocky mountaineer. ca

ali gorman channel 6 "action news." >> and we were wandering about the vampires out there. >>> coming up next, meteorologist chris sowers will take a final look at the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast. him we're back after this. for millions of baby boomers there's a serious virus out there that's been almost forgotten. it's hepatitis c. one in 30 boomers has hep c, yet most don't even know it. because it can hide in your body for years without symptoms, and it's not tested for in routine blood work. the cdc recommends all baby boomers get tested. if you have hep c, it can be cured. for us it's time to get tested. ask your healthcare provider for the simple blood test. it's the only way to know for sure. this when a visit to a los angeles art gallery was memorable all for the wrong reasons. watch this, the woman at the right of the screen tried to take a selfie and that happened. she knocked down the pillars and the rest of the them fall like dominoes. it happened at the 14th factory that cost $200,000 worth of damage. that was an expensive selfie. does she have to pay for tha

here's ali gorman with the horrifying story. >> reporter: patrick served four years with the marines. fresh out of the corps last july he was ready to make some noise. >> i was ready to celebrate america. >> reporter: a faulty fuse changed his life in a blink. >> reporter: it exploded directly in his left eye burning the retina. >> four years shooting machine guns and being in harm's way never came close to an injury like that. >> reporter: burn surgeons say small fireworks cause intense heat. >> they can range from several hundred degrees to a thousand or more degrees. >> reporter: if you decide to shoot off your own fireworks make sure you have a safety plan that includes never lighting a firework in your hands, never try to to re-light a firework and have protective eye gear and bucket of water nearby, overall it is better to leave fireworks to the professionals. ali gorman channel 6 "action news." >> sleep apnea is a common, but deadly problem and now more women are being diagnosed. the national sleep foundation said as many as 90 million americans senator, while most are men wome

ali gorman channel 6 "action news." >> it is a holiday weekend, here's a look at what's happening in around the area. if you're heading to the shore catch the boardwalk craft show in wildwood. the rain or shine event features all kinds of handmade products rio grande avenue. it's open today from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. animal tomorrow 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. >>> at the row tundra shops at liberty place check out life size sand sculptures today. the national constitution center is offering patriotic festivities over the independence weekend. visitors can participate in family-friendly programs and activities including flag etiquette and flag-folding workshops and arts and crafts and inter active shows. free today and tomorrow. >>> sports is next. >>> plus, why did this woman roll up her pants and get into a water trap on the golf course what was she looking for? ♪ the moments that connect us don't happen overnight. they happen one morning at a time, and one cup at a time. folgers, the best part of wakin' up. at enterprise car sales...ly experience great customer service and get more for

ali gorman takes us inside when "action continues. >> health check tonight.editation can help lower stress and alleviate anxiety. now a local studio is helping folks learn the practice and reap the benefits. >> health reporter and registered nurse ali gorman tries it out. what do you think. >> i felt totally zen by the end. the guided meditation helps take you through the process so y find inner peace. >> take a deep breath in through the nose. >> the idea is to focus on your breaths quiet your mind and set a positiveon. jason brow created the new sit meditation space in lafayette hill. he spent 15 years in device sales. >> very high pace, very high pressure and a lot of stress. >> but when he got his mba and became a dad he wanted to make a change. he foundt m like coming home. it felt natural. it smelled right. it felt right. it just made me feel like really calm and peaceful. >> now he's hoping to bring if the power of the practice to more people. >> to begin now to release the mantra. >> the studio o to 45 minute guided meditation. teaching you techniques

ali gorman helps separate fact from fiction when "action news" comes right back. >> ♪ ♪ strummed guitaran't experience the canadian rockies through a screen. you have to be here, with us. ♪ strummed guitar travel through this natural wonder and get a glimpse of amazing. with a glass of wine in one hand, and a camera in the other, aboard rocky mountaineer. canada's rocky mountains await. call your travel agent or rocky mountaineer for special offers now. >> that was the moment when a house outside of tampa fell into a sinkhole today. and tonight officials say that sinkhole is 200 feet wide 50 feet deep and still growing. two homes have been destroyed so far. another 11 have been evacuated. officials say they are concerned the sinkhole could merge with a nearby lake. >>> a federal judge in hawaii has further weakened the already diluted version of president trump's travel ban. that judge expanded a list of relationships that that visitors from six muslim majority countries can use to get into the u.s. added to the list, grandparents, siblings in law, aunts, uncles and cousins. attorney ge

ali gorman channel 6 "action news." lcome back everyone, 925 arm, sunday morning.ake a look at the numbers across the region. rainfall totals during the month of july. atlantic city over ten inches of rain. that's at the airport. egg harbor picked up 8 inches of rain alone. reading 8-point are 45. allentown, 8 inches of rain. wilmington, 6.75. philadelphia, 5.35. atlantic city that's 2 1/2 times the normal rain you should be seeing. unusual amount of rain. now we'll dry out. high pressure builds in from the northwest. the winds blow around clockwise fashion. everybody is drying out. you can see the moisture kind of wrapping in around that area of high pressure. that will set up shop for the next several days. take a look at this, the next chance of measurable rain is not until friday that's in the form. thunderstorms. nice and dry today through thursday. >> good news. ey a federal court to review its regulation on the size of an airline seat. this is a safety issue. flyers rights argue that smaller seats put passengers' health as risk for conditions such as blood c

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ali gorman channel 6 "action news." >> not a bad idea. >>> well a virginia woman is in desperate needa kidney. she has taken her plea to an unusual source the back of her suv. she displayed an ad in hoping to find an match. someone snapped the photo and posted on facebook page. >> the best outcome would be a living donor, that's why i put the message out there, for people if they are interested in getting tested. >>> lane requires a blood type o donor. she has been on the national waiting list for several years. (vo) want to be happy with your next vehicle purchase? at enterprise, we guarantee it. head to your neighborhood enterprise car sales and let the people who buy more vehicles than anyone... change your thinking about buying your next one. >> reporter: all right, welcome back everyone, 9:23 a.m., sunday morning, nice one coming up. high pressure off to the west bringing pleasant conditions to the delaware and lehigh valleys. a nice comfortable breeze out of the northwest. here's philadelphia, the high is currently situated right there across the ohio valley working out to sea a

nurse ali gorman this is your "action news" health tip.ng 30 minutes most days is one of the easiest things you can do to improve your health. it can lower your risk for chronic diseases and slim your waistline and it will improve your mood. if you're feeling stuck with something at work be going for a walk can clear your mind to come up with a solution. >> i have a computer issues i walk around the studio. it will clear your mind. >> reporter: you will be like wow. let's look outside at i-95. you're thinking wow, here, too, that's northbound traffic on your right we've got a problem here, disabled tractor-trailer up at allegheny blocking a lane, now we're jammed on i-95 northbound past the vine to allegheny you're traveling just in the teens. that's a big deal because northbound you usually have an easy ride. southbound is usually the problem. i-95 northbound is a mess. accident cleared on jericho road. satellite, most of the significant cloud cover is down so the south. we have significant cloud cover, but we have sun and clouds mix toda

i'm registered nurse ali gorman this is your "action news" health tip.laygrounds are not just for kids, while they are getting their exercise you can get yours, too, box jump together and strength moves like squats, dips and modified pushups. you can get a good workout in 15 to 20 minutes. >>> >> you know i was telling matt i have my niece and nephew here, i was telling them it is too hot for the playground. i'm trying to figure out what they can do for fun. >> reporter: you could head to the zoo but it would be warm there, as well. a lot of people heading to the zoo today and tomorrow with the holiday. live look at the schuylkill expressway by girard avenue, exit for the zoo. expect the off-ramp to be stacked up later on. right now traffic on 76 is moving fine. on the mass transit front we have normal schedules today, minor delays on the regional rail lines. don't forget the septa fare increase took effect over the weekend. you're reaching a little deeper into your pockets this morning. cash fare on buses trolleys and subways now 2.50. >> reporter: all

ali gorman is at the big board to explain. >> reporter: as a nurse i told you have you to finish the whole course that is prescribed the thinking if you don't bacteria would be left behind or come back and be worse and now experts say there is not a lot of evidence to back that up. that stopping the antibiotics earlier could prevent resistant and super bugs but studies show that some infections like an ear infection not finishing the full course to lead to a worse infection down the line. so the advice still stands finish the whole course. >>> and now they are trying to understand the dangers of binge drinking, they studiyed 18 to 24 years old and the age of binge drinking has gone down for college students but stayed the same for those not in school. >>> and yale new haven hospital is celebrating a 18 patient, 9 kidney transplant successful chain. [ applause ] there were a lot of happy and healthy families at the hospital's press conference today. the whole process nine kidney transplants took part over two months half the pairs were matched but chose to expand the chain to help mor

health reporter and registered nurse, ali gorman is following the research and joins us from the big board. >> reporter: if the full fda accepts this recommendation the first gene therapy to win approval. it was first tested at childrens hospital and the university of philadelphia. it uses the patient's own immune system and reengineer t cells to fight the patient's specific cancer cells. emily whitehead was the first pediatric patient treated for an aggressive form of leukemia. chemotherapy was not working and got the experimental treatment. she has been cancer free for five years. since emily 500 have been treated. but it comes with risks and we don't know the long term affects yet but the fda has to make their final decision. >>> also on the cancer front there pay finally be a way to detect pancreatic cancer earlier, typically later stages when it's tough to treat and a new study shows two tumor markers in the blood could help spot the cancer sooner in people that are considered high risk. >>> and it's not just your weight but the quality of your diet that can effect your life spa

ali gorman takes a closer look at the glasses. >> ashley louis and troy work in creative services attion news." they spend a lot of time looking at screens. >> i have two monitors and i'm looking at twitter and facebook and my iphone. >> reporter: she said by the end of the day, her eyes were sore and dry and sometimes she would get headaches. doctors at wills eye said this is known as digital eye strain. >> our eyes were not designed to focus in one position for extended period of times. when we focus up close we blink less which leads to dry, uncomfortable eyes. ashley and troy wear computer glasses designed to filter blue lights from screen. it can disrupt sleep, but there's no evidence it causes eye strain. for troy who has insomnia, he said wearing the glasseses has helped. >> i've been not waking up as much in the middle of the night. i've been going to bed faster. >> my eyes didn't heart i didn't have the headacheses, that was in may i've been wearing them everyday since even feeling better. >> reporter: the doctor said there's no harm in wearing the glasses, but if you have e

nurse ali gorman this is your "action news" health tip. if you spend a lot of time staring at a computer screen practice 20, 20, 20 rule. every 20 minutes you want to stare across the room for 20 seconds for 20 feet this will prevent dry eyes and headaches. >> reporter: try computer glasses. >> they say it helps. >> reporter: it does help a little bit. let's head outside this morning, we could use help here, i-95 southbound jammed solid from the ben franklin bridge into the vine street expressway, all southbound traffic forced off because of the earlier jackknifed truck near the ben franklin bridge. on the mass transit front, septa bus routes 27 and 32 are being detoured because of road construction at 7:00 a.m. >> reporter: heavy rain has departed over the eastern seaboard and now we have a lingering flood warning in northern new castle county and western delaware county and southeastern chester county. we have high running water and creeks and streams and poor drainage flooding. try to avoid the ponding and puddling. there's the rain tha

ali gorman is at big board with the details. >> they say this was just a matter of time and last year200 locally spread cases in the u.s. and most in florida and texas. the recent patient appears to be the first local case this year but we are just getting into the peak season for mosquitos, the main concern is for pregnant women and if mosquitos here are carrying the virus and they are infected and the baby could be born with severe birth defects and the patient is no longer at risk to trang trance foreing it back to other mosquitos. they stepped up to test mosquitos in south texas. >>> half of the people with sleep apnea given a cpac device don't use it. doctors at national jewish health in denver are change that by showing them video of their own struggle total breathe, taken in the hospital sleep lab. >> it it made me cry, watching it still seeing vivid in my mind what my body was going through at night. >> we create a critical sense of urgency in the patient to change the behavior. >> it didn't work as well because those people don't think their problem is that bad. the study of

we are not talking about errors for doctors and nurses but consumers, ali gorman is at the big boardexplain. it could be the wrong information and wrong dose. the rate of mistakes when up 100% from 2010 to 2012. all age groups for children under 6. this improvement is likely due to dwindling use for kids. and adults taking heart medications and hormones, and tylenol or opioids. tips to avoid those mistakes, you want to right down the dose and time for each medication that you are taking and if you take several medications you will want to ask your pharmacists for the best schedule to follow and check for interactions. >> also today. if you have travel sleeping new research shows you could be put at risk for memory and reading problems later in life. >> the basic finding is that the more disturbance of sleep that people reported the more likely that they were going to have pathology in their spinal fluid that is related to alzheimer's disease. >> but experts are quick to point out we don't know which comes first signs of alzheimer's or problems with sleep. they need more research but

. >> health reporter and registered nurse ali gorman joins us with the details. >> this is a problem we see every summer but right now the numbers are extremely low and over the last few months, donations were behind by 61,000, there are fewer blood drives during the summer and many regulars delay donating because of traveling and the red cross urged new donors or those that have not donates in a while come in and roll up a sleeve. they need all types and scheduled more drives throughout july we will post those at 6abc.com. and you can also book an appointment. >>> football players can spend a lot of time in the summer in the wait room focusing on strength and conditioning. but at one texas high school they are adding something new to the regiment, yoga. >> hold it in plank -- >> several times a week yoga instructor hope joins the high in planks and planks and other moves. the coach got the idea from a coaching magazine. >> we don't work enough on flexibility with our athletes. >> their agility and helps to prevent injuries and help to build speed and strength. >> for players the str

nurse ali gorman this is your "action news" health tip.tating can reduce stress and alleviate anxiety. if you're new to mediation set an alarm for five or ten minutes everyday. focus on your breath or do a guided mediation with an online app helps you. it will take practice to block out the distractions and reap the benefits of mediation. >> there's just too much in there, some i don't want to know about. [laughter]. >> reporter: altogether now, [humming]. >> reporter: feeling better already, let's head outside, we're feeling great, we have a 12:35 p.m., phillies game. we're not used to that, you won't hit a ton of traffic on the way. i think come home in the heart of the afternoon rush hour, things could get dicey as they often do when we have early games with the phils. on the mass transit front, keep in mind because of the accident with the truck in pennsauken on friday, the ac rail line is not running probably for the next two weeks. >> reporter: we go to the phillies today we hope for no pitching changes and convicting convicting -- q

ali gorman is here with the details. >> reporter: if you are diabetic or have heart problems or other conditions losing weight will improve your health but the medical conditions should be closely monitored during the process. >> blood pressure fantastic. rick has lost 65 pounds in six months. this is him before and now he is off one blood pressure medication and the dose for another is cut down. >> i feel great. i really do. he followed a program at medical research. he closely monitors all patients. >> rick came in with high cholesterol and high blood pressure and had heart disease, his focus was i want to be healthier not just lose weight. >> he spoke with his cardiologist and kept a watchful eye on his condition. he is a real estate agent and wanted a weight loss plan convenient to follow. and decided on meal replacements. >> found what i liked six times a day i would have a shake or one of the bars, that is all i had for the first almost four weeks. >> and took a prescription medication to curb his appetite. there are several approves by the fda. but dr. pin toe cautions they are

ali gorman is at the big board to fill us in. >> reporter: this could make a big difference blood clotslead to strokes and heart attack. finding them earlier when they are smaller can save lives, it's an injectable tracer that latched on to the prime blood chemical involved in forming clots, when there is a clot it glows even if it's small. instead of using different images machines to find clots in different parts of the body it enables the doctors to find the clots anywhere and already being tested in humans. >>> today community gardens are springing up around the area in recent years, city dwellers can grow their own healthy food and get fresh air and exercise and now a montgomery county apartment complex is tapping into the idea. >> when the owners of 251 dekalb in king of prussia renovated the complex fitness was a priority. a fit place for kids and a community garden. one developer got the idea when he became a first time guardner. >> he enjoyed it so much he started to think would tent ents enjoy it. >> all lots are spoken for. they always had gardens at their houses but didn't e

the number of mistakes has only gotten worse in recent years, coming up tonight in health check, ali gormanreaks down the numbers and common mistakes you should avoid. >> coming up tonight at 5:00 a new push to give kids in philadelphia a running start on their health and the program lunched by mayor kenney for some of the smallest residents. just some stories we are following for you on "action news" at 5:00. >> thank you rick. >>> first responders in south jersey are asking residents to roll up their sleeves and help them save lives. the fire department in ocean city is teaming up with the red cross for the battle blood drive. the friendly competition encourages people to join their local police and fire departments to donate blood and the winning department earns a plaque and bragging rights. >>> we feature a new episode of our online series, hidden philadelphia. we go deep below a landmark you have seen. it's it's fairmount water work as long the schuylkill river. it was once one of the country's most visited tourist attractions and has another secret well below the surface. go to 6abc.

. >> health reporter and registered nurse ali gorman with more on this incredible story. researchers have been testing whether giving aggressive treatment early on can keep the virus at bay long term, even after the medication is stopped. this is the third time that it's worked for a child. the girl started hiv medication when she was just two months old and stayed on it for 40 weeks. she's now nine years old and there has been no sign of active virus in her blood for more than eight years after stopping medication. researchers hope to figure out how the child stayed in remission so they can develop new treatments or a vaccine. >>> there's a new concern about dietary supplements. a new study shows a number of calls to poison control centers because of the supplements has skyrocketed. 70 percent of those calls involve children under the age six who have accidentally ingested the supplement. most did not suffer serious effects but some supplements can lead to heart problems or kidney failure. most bottles are not child proof and they're also not strictly regulated by the fda

coming up tonight ali gorman breaks down what the decision mes and what is next for this exciting treatment and also new at 5:00 a helping hand from a horse. how the animals on a new jersey farm are helping addicts get a new lease on life. coming up on "action news" at 5:00. >> sounds good thank you. >>> service members overseas will soon receive some love from people that care right here in the delaware valley. the uso's christmas in july event is underway. the group gathered at sugarhouse casino to announce they will send off 1300 care packages to troop members from pennsylvania and new jersey. the packages will feature snack items of course such as the tasty cakes and sugarhouse keysies and beach balls. >>> kids got a chance to practice reading out loud at the please touch museum. they could tell a story to a dog. the animals do not make the kids feel embarrassed should she stumble and in turn the pups get a relaxing afternoon and a chance to feel hugs and kisses in the process. >> win win. >>> still ahead here today in most parts of the country making $38,000 a year would mean a family

health reporter and registered nurse ali gorman at the big board. >> it's a infection called c.tors say the incidents of cases that recur or come back from jumped 200 percent over a 10 year period. the doctors don't know why we're seeing a spike but they say it costs the healthcare system billions of dollars and patients struggle to find treatment that works. now, one procedure, a bacteria transplant has shown success. it transplants bacteria from a donor with a healthy gut. experts say we need more research on the long term effects of this treatment and a nationwide registry has been set up to collect that many data. >>> the number of teenagers having babies continues to drop and has now hit a record low. the rate has fallen by 51 percent since 2007. experts credit better birth control and better access and use of birth control. >>> and the man who inspired the ice bucket challenge to raise money for als research has been admitted to a know massachusetts. pete frates continues his battle with the disorder. frates was behind the social media craze that had thousands of people ch

ali gorman joins us at the big board to explain. >> one of the main concerns about giving antibioticso food animals is that it could make people become resistant to the antibiotics. the world health organization has said the practice needs to be drastically scaled back which is happening but to different degrees. restaurant owner leslie lamper says she tries to make sure the meat for her restaurant is locally produced and raised without antibiotics. >> does it cost more? yes. but do i feel great at the end of every night knowing it's more health full, yes. >> research shows there's a connection between the overuse of antibiotics in food animals and drug resistant infections in people. in other words our arsenal of antibiotics may no longer work to kill the bacteria that cause certain illnesses. we calculate that about one in five people who got an antibiotic resistant infection got it from something they ate. >> to avoid antibiotic treated animals, check the labels carefully. this label says no growth promoting antibiotics. that means the ones used to enable quicker weight gain. but l

health reporter and registered nurse ali gorman at the big board with the details. >> sickle cell isted blood disorder. instead of the read cells looking whole like this normal one they start to become abnormal and have this kind of crescent shape. it can restrict blood flow and limits the amount of oxygen in the body. that can lead to severe pain and organ damage. the new drug is called andari. in clinical trials it helped cut the number of painful episodes reduced hospitalizations and reduced the need for transfusions. now, the drug will be for patients ages five and older. >>> also today, it is fitness friday. for parents who feel short on time, moving your gym to the jungle gym can help you squeeze in a workout and spend time with your kids. >> one. >> one. >> good. >> two. >> there you. >> oh two. >> danielle and her daughter six-year-old mary ella are getting their exercise. this is one of mary ella's favorite programs. >> i like there's the perfect amount of things for little kids and big kids. >> and robert catalino says playgrounds don't have to be just for kids. he's the ma

health reporter and registered nurse ali gorman will explain fully the study coming up in health checkig change for smokers in the garden state. we'll have those stories and more coming your way on "action news" at 5:00 and we'll see you then alicia. >> monica thank you. >>> the philadelphia police department hosted a party for kids in west philadelphia. they gathered at the parking lot at 56th and pine street for hours of fun. the children enjoyed face painting which transformed them into their favorite super heroes like spider-man there. there was also a giant bounce house which had kids jumping up and down with excitement. also plenty of water on hand to make sure that everyone stayed hydrated in this heat. >>> 300 campers with disabilities, intellectual disabilities spent the day at camp from ages five to 85 the campers got a real treat at camp sun in the fun today in gloucester county new jersey. check it out. there was even a christmas in july celebration with santa claus arriving by fire truck. organizers have held this camp for 50 years. >> very cool. >> and still to come here

ali gorman will break it down at 5:00 tonight.:00 the goodwill that a a couple from bucks county hoping to bring to villages in africa with their upcoming trip overseas. we'll have that and more coming your way on "action news" at 5:00. we'll see you then. >> sounds good monica. >>> a group of young dancers took the stage in philadelphia and dazzled the crowds. >> ♪ >>> the mann center held its annual young people's concert series. the free dance performance included classical ballet modern dance and hip hop moves. the performers are from the rock school of dance education as they captivated and inspired the children who were looking on. it's all part of the mann's arts in schools program. >>> still to come on "action news" at 4:00 dermatologists have a warning for the diy obsessed. which product they don't want people making at home. >> plus, turn your soccer zero into a soccer hero using dna. if you thing this sounds more like parody than reality, a company is actually offering a kit that promises to improve your child's athleti

ali gorman with the results of that report on health check.ur way in a little bit. >> monica see you shortly. thank you. >>> all eyes were to the skies in delaware today for a very cool scene. the action cam was at lum's pond state park near bear for the 26th annual war birds over delaware air show. the event brings together some 200 radio control pilots from all over the country check that out. each of them shows off giant scale flying models of military aircraft from all periods of military aviation history. that's just so cool to watch. the convenient -- event is free and runs through tomorrow. >> big fun day for those big kids. >> no question about that. >>> still ahead here today what's better than ice cream? free ice cream. we'll tell you how to score a scoop that's 100 percent off in freebie friday. >> and a lesson in empathy. we'll share the reason one mom will not allow her 10-year-old son to accept an ward for perfect attendance from school. >> plus, angelina jolie or bradley cooper? you probably can't but you can date their double,

. >> health reporter and registered nurse ali gorman at the big board with more on that. >> right nowe showing three things can help to protect your brain. now the first is education. simply using your brain to learn new skills. the second keeping your blood pressure in check and the thirdly is staying connected socially. researchers say ensuring education around the globe could reduce dementia cases by 8 percent and doing all three steps could help prevent one in three cases of dementia. now it's into the scientifically proven yet but we know these things help improve overall health so this could be an added benefit. >>> scientists in california have an interesting new plan to help cut the population of mosquitos. it sounds counter intuitive but they plan on releasing millions of new mosquitos. those mosquitos will be sterile males. when they mate the eggs won't hatch. the project is called dee bug fresno. >>> and we've been warning about the extreme heat and how dangerous it can be especially for seniors and for small children. even on a day that may not feel too hot for adults, for

ali gorman takes us inside coming up on "action news" tonight at to get you into the weekend, get you we'll see you at 5:00 until then back to the studio. brian we'll see you later. >> we could all use a little more zen in our lives. >>> thomas jefferson university sydney kimmel center college welcomed the class of 2021. they gathered at the wanamaker building in center citthy e whi. they got their white doctor coats. instead of putting it on themselves their proud parents were on hand to h into their new uniform. this was exciting for the whole family and they had their cell phone memorable day. >> pretty cool. >>> the city of philadelphia is giving young people plenty to do this summer. phillycamp has taken over drexel university. this is week five of the city camp.been held at a different university giving kids access tom state of the art college facilities. now, it's for kids in fourth through seventh grade and today mayor jim kenney stopped by to check out the hoop action. there is one basketball camp. it will be held on the campus of lasalle. >> all right. still ahead here today