New Will Smith Movie Emphasizes Dangers Of Concussions
With the upcoming opening of the movie "Concussion," brain injuries are getting a lot more attention and are being taken very seriously now.
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With the upcoming opening of the movie "Concussion," brain injuries are getting a lot more attention and are being taken very seriously now.
Researchers say 15 students between the ages of 24 to 38 participated in a series of dance classes and scientists measured their heart rate, distance covered, energy expended and psychological states.
A new study has found that more than one-third of patients whose cancer has spread to other parts of the body continue working.
Doctors say the mild weather we've had has helped keep the flu away. This Christmas brings us the gift of low influenza numbers, but it's not expected to last.
The peak is in the first few weeks of January.
After working 12 years to raise awareness of Celiac Disease and its dangers if left untreated, the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness has changed its name to Beyond Celiac.
People admitted, voluntarily or involuntarily, are no longer allowed to smoke in these hospitals.
The head of Independence Blue Cross is moving up, taking over as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
An implant could be the newest weapon in the fight against the growing epidemic of drug addiction, which is now a problem in neighborhoods everywhere.
People who fail to get insurance for the new year will have to pay a pretty steep penalty.
The newest on demand massage service is expanding into Philly. Quick relief is now at your fingertips, with a phone app that lets you get a massage at home in an hour.
Seltzer and other kinds of carbonated waters are wildly popular these days. It's a half billion dollar business, but are they good for you?
Researchers explored whether short sleep is linked to more time spent secondary eating or drinking, meaning eating or drinking while primarily engaged in another activity, such as watching television.
Hahnemann University Hospital held a sendoff celebration Monday afternoon for a 71-year-old New Jersey man who'll ride on the Donate Life float at the Rose Parade with 23 other organ recipients.
This year, Saint Christopher's is celebrating its 140th anniversary, and part of that is marking each decade since its inception.
To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is charging former Bucknell coach Mark Kulbis with felony aggravated hazing.
MLB's All-Star game returns to Philadelphia for the first time since 1996, and organizers are ensuring this year has a Philly touch.
The Freedom Fuel Network is offering gasoline for more than 30 cents a gallon below the national average.
Bristol Township Parks and Recreation posted on Facebook that the park will remain closed to visitors while Public Works crews work on repairing the sinkhole.
To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
Bristol Township Parks and Recreation posted on Facebook that the park will remain closed to visitors while Public Works crews work on repairing the sinkhole.
The city's health department says last week's heat wave resulted in seven heat-related deaths in Philadelphia.
A DoorDash delivery driver was shot in the head and killed in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
Many Haitian families in Philadelphia are grappling with uncertainty after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status.
To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
Cody Henderson is facing charges after prosecutors say he left two police dogs in his car for seven hours in Salem, New Jersey, in May.
A teen died in a tractor accident on a farm in South Jersey Monday, police said.
Ayzia J. Toledo, a social media influencer with thousands of followers, died in a crash on Route 55 in Deptford Township, New Jersey State Police said.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, rejected a plan that would allow EMR Recycling, the site of multiple large fires, to reopen.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is charging former Bucknell coach Mark Kulbis with felony aggravated hazing.
MLB's All-Star game returns to Philadelphia for the first time since 1996, and organizers are ensuring this year has a Philly touch.
In a rare show of emotions, Phillies ace Zack Wheeler blasted MLB's decision to exclude him from the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia will celebrate baseball and 250 years of American history this summer as the All-Star Game returns to the city.
Zack Wheeler tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-best 31st home run of the season, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
With inflation continuing to strain household budgets, financial experts say one of the easiest ways to improve your finances may be through benefits you already have access to through your employer.
A group of Philadelphia students are on their way to Costa Rica for a 10-day STEM trip, where they'll work alongside scientists and conduct hands-on research in the tropical rain forest.
The sun returns Wednesday, making it the NEXT Weather pick of the week. Thursday and Friday bring a chance for evening storms, and we're tracking another potential heat wave.
Today, Philadelphia is the proud home of award-winning bars and restaurants, but city taverns in the 18th century were a key part in the founding of our nation.
Philadelphia fire officials say a car drove through barriers and ended up in a 10-foot ditch just off of Frankford Avenue and Jasper Street. The driver was rescued and taken to the hospital.