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Philadelphia gymnastics invitational helps raise thousands for women battling cancer

Philadelphia gymnastics invitational raises money for women battling cancer

The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.

Mar 6

New micro-hospital to help fill void left by Crozer's collapse nears opening

A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.

Mar 5

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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.

Mar 5

Rear view of young Asian mother with a shopping cart grocery shopping for baby products in a supermarket. She is standing in front of the baby product aisle and have no idea which product to choose from

Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says

Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.

Mar 4

Renfrew Center campaign aims to combat harmful eating disorders myths

One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.

Feb 27

A "life-changing" device helped save this Philly-area woman with heart disease

A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.

Feb 26

Person diagnosed with tuberculosis in Camden County, New Jersey

Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.

Feb 26

CHOP wants to expand treatment after treating baby with new revolutionary therapy

One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.

Feb 25

Chi Obidike and baby Myla walk out of the NICU, surrounded by relatives and supporters

Beloved N.J. NICU patient heads home after 285 days

The NICU team at Virtua Voorhees Hospital in New Jersey celebrated Baby Myla as she headed home Tuesday.

Feb 25

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Person with measles visited car dealership, Wawa in Montco, health officials say

A person with measles visited a car dealership and Wawa in Montgomery County multiple times while contagious, the health department said.

Feb 24

2 Philly therapists started Black Men Heal to destigmatize mental health care

With their fathers in mind, two female therapists founded Black Men Heal to help change the perception about caring for your mental health.

Feb 19

N.J. towns report sick, dying geese due to suspected cases of bird flu

Sick and dying geese at Alcyon Lake in Pitman, New Jersey, had presumed cases of bird flu, officials said in a news release.

Feb 18

Philadelphia skyline on Wednesday, Feb. 18

Air quality alert in effect for Philadelphia, surrounding Pa. counties

A Code Orange alert is in effect Wednesday, Feb. 18, for all of southeastern Pennsylvania due to poor air quality levels around the region.

Feb 18

Nationwide shortage of estrogen patches has forced N.J. women to find alternatives

A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches used for hormone replacement therapy has prompted many women to look for alternatives for treating symptoms of menopause.