Delco DA Warns of Potent -- and Deadly -- New Street Drug
It's clinical name is fentanyl. About 50-100 more potent than morphine, it's prescribed for patients with cancer-related pain.
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It's clinical name is fentanyl. About 50-100 more potent than morphine, it's prescribed for patients with cancer-related pain.
A local hospital is holding a walk-in session for women needing mammograms, and the event has a free twist.
A startling number of women will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, compared to men, according to a new report. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on the numbers.
The facility that handles calls locally is operated by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and serves the entire Philadelphia area.
Driving drunk is a well known danger on the roads, but a new report indicates that many of us don't realize the hazards of driving while taking prescription medications.
Philadelphia has one of the highest rates of signup, but advocates are not resting until the March 31st deadline passes.
Post-traumatic stress disorder, "PTSD," is a malady commonly associated with war veterans. But children living in Philadelphia's most violent neighborhoods are showing signs of it, too.
Though the Super Bowl is a big deal, the amount of time watching the game doesn't compare to the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. So many games over such a short period of time seems like it may be causing men to take any tact they can to have an excuse to watch it all.
Colonoscopies are reducing colon cancer cases in the United States, and it's saving lives. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl is here with more on a new report.
The fact that Mike Schmidt has malignant melanoma has raised a lot of questions and concerns about the disease.
Cardiologist Dr. Thomas Metkus says it's essential for people to understand what may be happening to them so they know what not to ignore.
Herbert and Catherine Schaible pleaded "no contest" in the death of their young son. They had tried to heal him with prayer instead of medical care. Another of their children had died earlier in similar circumstances.
This initiative could come to Pennsylvania if Gov. Corbett's "Healthy Pennsylvania" plan is approved.
If you've ever looked at a photo of yourself online and cringed, you might not be surprised by a new study that suggests "selfies" are contributing to an increase in the number of people seeking plastic surgery.
The bottom line here though is there is nothing for the general public to be worried about, except the normal precautions we would all take.
