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Researchers from Johns Hopkins say they looked at 11 programs to compare weight loss, adherence and possible harm.
People who get at least some high intensity exercise that makes them sweaty and winded could reduce their chances of dying early by up to 13%.
While several of the children who handled the bat have been identified, officials say there may be others that need to be located, as they must be evaluated for treatment of possible rabies exposure.
A Pennsylvania mom is facing charges after her six-month-old son was admitted to the hospital with cocaine in his system, police said.
"The infants' behaviors are not merely reflexive responses to the novelty of surprising outcomes but instead reflect deeper attempts to learn about aspects of the world that failed to accord with expectations," said Aimee Stahl, the study's lead author.
Five-year-old Khadijah Patel is going home just two weeks after she received a liver transplant. She suffers from the same rare genetic disorder that also afflicts her 12-year-old brother, Yusuf.
The basement at the Leap Academy building, on Cooper Street, is now a full-service health clinic, run by the school of nursing of Rutgers-Camden.
There's new hope in the fight against cancer after a 60 Minutes story about the polio virus being used to treat brain cancer. A young woman from New Jersey is among the patients being treated with the experimental therapy.
The unique partnership is all about education and awareness, and casino officials believe they have the resources to do both.
It's been a cold winter and that's leading right into an explosive allergy season
Part of the problem, according to Claudine Leone, with the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians, is that New Jersey is simply not putting enough Medicaid money into primary care.
Nestlé says the new data is part of its Kids Nutrition & Health Study, which aims to provide country-specific health information on the eating habits of children.
Researchers found that a simple vision test could quickly diagnose concussion-related problems.
There is new hope for a recently discovered form of epilepsy that strikes only girls. It's often misdiagnosed and difficult to treat. Thursday March 26th is designated as Purple Day to raise awareness about epilepsy.
Earning a medical degree is one way to be a doctor, but online it's the only way -- that is if an Internet regulator gets its way.
The officer was hurt in a shooting in the Eastwick section of Southwest Philadelphia.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Police are investigating multiple shootings that left several people hurt this weekend in Philadelphia.
The officer was hurt in a shooting in the Eastwick section of Southwest Philadelphia.
UFC 330 took over South Philly Saturday night with fans coming from around the world to see some of the best mixed martial arts competitors in action.
Two people are hospitalized after they were shot near North 5th and St. Paul streets in Philadelphia, police say.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
Cape May has a new curfew designed to curb teens' unruly behavior at the beach and promenade and restrictions on backpacks.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Ja'Kobi Lane had a 16-yard touchdown catch during a promising night for Ravens rookie receivers, and Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in the preseason opener for both teams.
Alec Bohm had five hits, Jesús Luzardo pitched 6 2/3 dominant innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Saturday night.
UFC 330 took over South Philly Saturday night with fans coming from around the world to see some of the best mixed martial arts competitors in action.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
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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.
Andrew Kozak has everything you need to know about the heavy rain hitting the Philadelphia region Sunday night. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Tropical Storm Lala continued to bring damaging winds and heavy rains on Sunday after skirting past Hawaii's Big Island as a hurricane overnight.
A section of South Street in Philadelphia is shut down as crews work to repair a water main break affecting residents and businesses.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was shot and killed Sunday morning in the city's Eastwick section, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said. Another man was also wounded in the shooting.
Animal advocate Carol Erickson explains why dogs' behavior changes during their teenage years and how to react.