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As many as five million Americans age 65 and older suffer with Alzheimer's disease. Now researchers are testing a drug that could be the first new treatment for the debilitating brain disease in years.
The 2007 smoking ban allowed for waivers under certain circumstances, under a compromise provision to secure passage. But bars have continued to ask for -- and receive -- exemptions.
Health officials have declared an "outbreak" status at the school, meaning any student with a cough should stay home until they've been seen by a doctor.
Also known as Whooping Cough, Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory condition.
Research on nearly 800 adults 65 and older links drinking diet soda to a rise in abdominal obesity.
A new music video from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is a YouTube sensation. It's a rendition of Taylor Swift's song "Shake It Off", like you've never seen before. CBS 3 had the first behind the scene interviews with the stars of the new video.
"I realized my sister's story isn't unique," recalls Ann Rejrat. "There's a lot of people out there who need help."
More than 11 million people signed up for health insurance during the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period, but federal officials think a few more will be interested after doing their taxes, so they're launching a special enrollment period tomorrow.
Traumatic Brain Injuries, we hear about them all the time with athletes and concussions. They can cause devastating lifelong problems. One Chester County woman, who's had a remarkable recovery, is now working to help others.
One of the main concerns for patients such as Candace Gantt, third from left, is the gap between "rehabilitation," when they are functioning but not at 100 percent, and full recovery.
Powdered alcohol, palcohol, has been approved for sale by the federal government. It's touted as being convenient, but there are plenty of critics. One Senator wants it banned nationally.
The FDA has approved a drug to battle neuroblastoma -- a cancer that most often occurs in younger children.
Anyone who wants to donate can download the free Red Cross Blood Donor app, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org.
Dakota Williams, left, a fifth grader at Tatem Elementary School, has a cousin with autism and always wanted to do something to help. Then fate took a hand.
"Part of the reason we're doing this in phases is to minimize any gaps in coverage," an administration official says. "We want this to be an orderly and efficient transition."
