Study Finds Cholesterol Levels Improving In Young People
According to a ten-year study by the CDC, cholesterol levels have actually improved in this group. This news is in the face of news that the obesity epidemic is still a problem.
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According to a ten-year study by the CDC, cholesterol levels have actually improved in this group. This news is in the face of news that the obesity epidemic is still a problem.
Temple University Hospital is offering free hepatitis C testing to 312 patients after a temporary medical technician was charged with causing an outbreak of the virus in New Hampshire.
How many times a week do you tell a lie? Research says Americans lie on average 11 times a week.
Cutting nursing positions leads, indirectly, to higher hospital infection rates says a study published in August's issue of the American Journal of Infection Control.
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have teamed up with their counterparts all over the world, working to develop human organs from the stem cells of the patient.
There's been a spike in the number of beach and ocean injuries this summer at the Jersey Shore.
47 million American women can now get free health services, including birth control as part of the President's Affordable Care Act that went into effect Wednesday.
Bebashi, an organization that provides health information to Philadelphia's urban community, hosted their third-annual Breast Fest on Wednesday.
Being the athlete he is, Ukee Washington knows all about hard work. Rehab after hip replacement isn't easy, but it's the key to recovering quickly. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on his physical therapy.
The expansion will include a four-floor Critical Care Tower with 50 beds, and 60 neo-natal intensive care beds.
Hip replacement isn't just for elderly people anymore. Ukee Washington is among a growing number of younger active people who need the surgery. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has details on Ukee's surgery.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding its efforts to prevent veterans from taking their own life, which has become epidemic.
The number of mosquitoes found in traps that are positive with West Nile virus is already higher this year than it was for all of last year.
It's nearly time for student athletes to begin pre-season training and a local expert urges coaches and parents to keep an eye out for eating or over training issues.
Officials at the Limerick nuclear power plant in Montgomery County say they had to shut down one of their reactors Friday for repairs; a little more than a week after having to put another reactor offline.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will likely be the hottest day of the heat wave, with high temps pushing the 100-degree mark across most of the area.
The former Delaware County Memorial Hospital, which has sat vacant since closing in November 2022, could soon have a new purpose.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
During a community meeting in Southwest Philadelphia, neighbors said they're worried about gun violence in the area.
A trip to the Home Run Derby for a Philadelphia father and son turned into a memory they'll never forget after catching one of Kyle Schwarber's homers.
The former Delaware County Memorial Hospital, which has sat vacant since closing in November 2022, could soon have a new purpose.
During a community meeting in Southwest Philadelphia, neighbors said they're worried about gun violence in the area.
A 37-year-old man was shot multiple times on Roosevelt Boulevard in North Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
High school students in the Philadelphia area are getting a firsthand look at the technology shaping the future.
Philadelphia's jam-packed summer of sporting events and 250 celebrations caps off with the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
EMR Recycling in Camden, New Jersey, has resumed operations with a number of new safety measures in place after a judge ordered the plant could reopen.
Officials in Camden, New Jersey, announced a $400 million investment to improve the county's water quality.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Seven people were hurt when two Atlantic City police officers' vehicles crashed on the boardwalk.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
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.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
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.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
A trip to the Home Run Derby for a Philadelphia father and son turned into a memory they'll never forget after catching one of Kyle Schwarber's homers.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have all been in communication with LeBron James as the Sixers have continued to pursue the NBA's all-time leading scorer, according to a new report.
Philadelphia's jam-packed summer of sporting events and 250 celebrations caps off with the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had "no right" to use its logo on a Cameo video he made.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson hosted a quality-of-life meeting for neighbors in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday night. The event came on the heels of two recent shootings in the neighborhood.
The Philadelphia father and son attended Monday night's MLB Home Run Derby, hoping to watch Kyle Schwarber compete. Instead, Stephen Bennis walked away with one of Schwarber's home runs after making a catch during the final round.
The Upper Darby School District plans to demolish the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital and build a career and technical education center in its place. Madeleine Wright reports.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on what could be the hottest day of the heat wave.
Phillies' DH Kyle Schwarber said the 2026 All-Star Game will be something he'll remember for the rest of his life.