Health: Survey Shows There Is Confusion And Misinformation About Diet Supplements
Last year, Americans spent billions on weight loss supplements, but a new survey shows there's a lot of confusion and misinformation about diet supplements.
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Last year, Americans spent billions on weight loss supplements, but a new survey shows there's a lot of confusion and misinformation about diet supplements.
The group says recent policy changes by the FDA on blood donations from homosexual men doesn't go far enough.
Binge drinking could be making you sick – but not in the way you think.
Anxiety and anticipation about what's in your email or other electronic messages, like texts, can cause some health issues. Some say it's a new condition that could affect anyone who uses an electronic device.
Officials at the Pennsylvania Department of Health say at least 11 people have died of the flu so far this year.
The young girl who was the inspiration behind "Hannah's Law" has died.
Healthcare advocates filed a federal class action in Philadelphia on Monday asking a judge to stop part of Governor Tom Corbett's new Healthy Pennsylvania Medicaid plan.
Many of us spend hours in front of our electronic devices in the evening hours. Now, a new study finds that could be the reason you're not getting enough sleep.
After fostering over 100 children, many with devastating medical needs, a New Jersey couple now focuses on their own health, losing almost 200 pounds together after getting gastric sleeve surgery.
A new study links instant noodles, like ramen, with cardiometabolic syndrome, which raises a person's risk for developing things like heart disease and diabetes.
Doctors urge anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms to stay home from work, don't shake hands, get lots of rest, and stay away from people who are very young, very old, or who have compromised immune systems.
Sen. Coons, the first member of Congress to visit Liberia since the Ebola outbreak, says he wants to remind Americans that the US investment there is very much needed.
It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But the hustle and bustle of the holidays can cause stress and depression in kids.
Patients at Abington Health's Schilling Campus in Willow Grove can now use video phones and computer monitors to connect to human interpreters in more than a hundred languages.
Delaware US Senator Chris Coons is on a fact finding trip to Liberia to see how worldwide response to the Ebola outbreak in that country is working out.
In honor of Phillies ace Zack Wheeler's rehab start Saturday, the IronPigs are having a "Rehab Ribs Night" at Coca-Cola Park.
Spring is getting longer and warmer in Philadelphia, affecting people and animals, data shows.
Montgomery County officials are offering $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Vernon Hatchett, who's wanted for the 2024 death of his son Tylim Hatchett.
Lehigh County Commissioner Zachary Cole Borghi was arrested on charges that he facilitated multiple drug deals at his home and work, the district attorney's office said.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
Spring is getting longer and warmer in Philadelphia, affecting people and animals, data shows.
Montgomery County officials are offering $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Vernon Hatchett, who's wanted for the 2024 death of his son Tylim Hatchett.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
In the 1970s, the women of the Immaculata University Mighty Macs helped put women's college basketball on the map.
Lehigh County Commissioner Zachary Cole Borghi was arrested on charges that he facilitated multiple drug deals at his home and work, the district attorney's office said.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
Residents in a South Jersey neighborhood say ATV and dirt bike riders have become a growing nuisance, disrupting sleep and rattling homes.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
An Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he stole nearly $80,000 worth of fuel from county-owned pumps.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
In honor of Phillies ace Zack Wheeler's rehab start Saturday, the IronPigs are having a "Rehab Ribs Night" at Coca-Cola Park.
The Phillies have finalized their Opening Day roster for the 2026 season — and it includes two top prospects.
In the 1970s, the women of the Immaculata University Mighty Macs helped put women's college basketball on the map.
The Phillies sold the naming rights to the area in left field to GHOST Energy, which created mawkish outrage from the fans.
Consumer advocates say fans should be cautious about where they buy, how they pay and whether the tickets are legitimate.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
One of the two Rocky Balboa statues outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art — the one at the base of the steps — will be moved inside the museum on Wednesday. Wakisha Bailey reports.
The women's basketball team from Immaculata University three-peated in the first three Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women championships. Nikki DeMentri has this Philly Proud story with members of the "Mighty Macs" team.
The Philadelphia Phillies' home opener is officially sold out, pushing last‑minute fans to the secondary market and raising the risk of scams. Consumer advocates say fans looking for tickets should be cautious about where they buy, how they pay and whether the tickets are legitimate.
Beginning Monday, you can no longer bring Meta AI eyeglasses with video or audio recording capability into Philadelphia courtrooms.
Students in Robbinsville, New Jersey went to their Board of Education meeting to ask for alternatives to budget cuts that would increase class sizes, eliminate staff positions and reduce some extracurricular activities.
