Study Finds About 12% Of Teens Have Thought About Suicide
Suicide is known to be the third leading cause of death among teens.
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Suicide is known to be the third leading cause of death among teens.
A group of volunteer doctors and nurses from Drexel and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital have teamed up to provide free medical care to the uninsured.
New smoke detector laws went into effect Wednesday in the city of Philadelphia.
New research links some popular drinks to depression. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on what drink may increase or decrease your risk.
"Currently we use organs from about 15 to 20% of potential donors. If we can increase that number to 50 to 80%, somewhere between two to four times as many organs will be available with the same outcome," Dr. Edward Cantu said.
Binge drinking is an under-recognized problem among women and girls, according to a new report from federal health officials. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on the danger.
From rising healthcare costs to high deductible insurance policies, many people are left with medical bills they can't afford. Now, many are turning to their computers and a little kindness from strangers.
Millions of Americans take medication to lower blood pressure, and a new study shows those drugs could also be helping the brain. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on the new research.
January is National Blood Donor Month.
It's January and many folks are starting off the year by heading to the gym, but will they stick with it?
New numbers show what many of you already know. The flu is ramping up earlier than usual. More than three thousand new cases in Pennsylvania in just a week, and there have been six deaths so far, including two in Philadelphia.
While many do have the flu, there are other viruses making the rounds.
A handy and high tech way to help you keep your New Year's resolution to lose weight. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on a popular diet app, that's being used by a team of Philadelphia radio personalities.
Norman Hahn and his sons, who own a Lancaster County cabinetry company, are Mennonite Christians who believe it would be a sin to pay for certain contraception services.
With its candles and cooking, the holiday season is also burn season.
