Study: Pets Could Help Lower Social Anxiety In Children With Autism
Researchers from Purdue University found that when children with autism were exposed to companion animals, their stress levels dropped.
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Researchers from Purdue University found that when children with autism were exposed to companion animals, their stress levels dropped.
"We want to check the puppies before a huge effort is spent in training," explains Dr. Gus Aguirre.
The Mt. Sinai researchers say they studied just over 1,000 pregnant women at Mt. Sinai Hospital.
Are you among the millions who feel like they're not getting enough sleep? Tired all the time? Snoring could be the culprit, whether from you or your partner. CBS 3 health reporter Stephanie Stahl has the top 3 things you can do right away to stop snoring.
A ponytail might offer casual style and relief from the heat, but it turns out the popular hairstyle could also cause hair loss and even balding.
The research looked at more than 1,500 workers and found nearly half of all shift workers are overweight, have sleep problems and are more likely to develop issues like diabetes.
Speedwell is a plant used for medicinal purposes in China and Korea to treat chronic breathing related diseases such as COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Terri Matthews learned the true meaning of grit when her son Jaden was diagnosed with autism at age 2½.
Lauren Shevchek, of Churchville, Pa., who was paralyzed in a diving accident two years ago, is addressing a symposium on spinal cord injuries at Jefferson Hospital.
The FDA had just approved the Senza Spinal Cord Stimulator which eliminates the down side of previous units.
Casey says he deliberately avoided speaking with those still in recovery mode, but talked with physicians about the challenges they faced.
More than one hundred people today celebrated a milestone of survival following their cancer treatment in Philadelphia.
A former Flyer made a delivery to a passenger who was injured in the train derailment.
When it comes to offering cash to get smokers to quit, more people go for the carrots than the stick — but the stick gets better results.
The next time you visit the doctor, you might want to shake his or her hand.
Multiple people were seen walking on the frozen Schuylkill River in Philadelphia Sunday, amid the ninth straight day of freezing conditions.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Sunday marks nine consecutive days with a high temperature below freezing, the longest subfreezing stretch since 2004.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Crews continue to clean up from the storm that dumped 9 inches of snow on Philadelphia.
A Villanova student was charged with sexually assaulting another student, a university spokesperson said Sunday.
Multiple people were seen walking on the frozen Schuylkill River in Philadelphia Sunday, amid the ninth straight day of freezing conditions.
Jalen Hurts has been named to the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career, replacing Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold on the NFC roster.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
Despite a sunny sky, South Jersey residents continue to dig out of the snow.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Wednesday following the weekend snow.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Joel Embiid won't be joining Tyrese Maxey in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
A Villanova student was charged with sexually assaulting another student, a university spokesperson said Sunday.
Jalen Hurts has been named to the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career, replacing Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold on the NFC roster.
Joel Embiid scored 40 points to help the 76ers win just hours after Paul George was suspended for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said in a social media post.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
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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.
Xfinity Mobile Arena transformed into a family fun zone Sunday for the Flyers' Charities Carnival event.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on another frigid night.
The judge stated in court documents that Minnesota had not met their burden of proof.
The Philadelphia Police Department is urging people not to walk on the city's frozen rivers as the Delaware Valley continues to deal with freezing conditions.
Crews are still working to clean up Philadelphia streets and sidewalks a week after a storm dumped more than 9 inches of snow on the city. Reporter Eva Andersen has the latest.