Health Watch: What Happens When An Insurance Company Tells You No?
Blood tests are vital for taking care of patients, and they're usually covered by insurance. But what happens when the insurance company says no?
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Blood tests are vital for taking care of patients, and they're usually covered by insurance. But what happens when the insurance company says no?
A Halloween candy warning from the government. Eating a certain sweet treat could cause heart problems. Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl is On Your Side with more.
Dr, Deborah Mandell says the biggest problem she sees coming into the emergency room is pets -- mostly dogs -- who have eaten chocolate.
Sen. Casey says the point of the roundtable was to learn about autism so he can help when it comes to authoring legislation to help those families.
If you're somebody who likes medicine to be perfect, you are not going to be happy by a report in the journal The Lancet. The report looked at flu vaccine and finds it's only about 59-percent effective in adults who receive it.
The newest technology to melt fat. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on the FDA approved device.
"I'm excited -- I don't know how this is going to be for me," said Kayla Alshouse, who lost hearing in her right ear when she was eight.
A newly released report from the University of Texas links HPV and heart disease.
Fighting germs. More and more people are turning to unlikely sources to prevent infections. Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl is On Your Side with more on some products that are now available over the counter.
Dr. Gordon Schwartz, director of the Breast Care Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, says whether you're 55 or 95, if you're healthy enough to stand, you can get the mammogram, so do it every year.
Experts point out that throwing pharmaceuticals in the trash or down the toilet can contaminate landfills and wastewater with biologically active chemicals.
Heart transplants take a tremendous toll on the body, but especially on a woman's body. Experts at Penn Medicine held a special conference Friday for female heart transplant patients and their caregivers.
A recent study followed 350,000 people over a 17 year period and found no relation between cancer and talking on a cell phone.
October is breast cancer awareness month and one local foundation, set up in memory of a mother who lost her battle to the disease, is teaming up with a Philadelphia hospital in the fight to find a cure.
New research says there's an increase in depression rates among people over the age of 50, who are behind in their mortgage payments.
A federal judge Tuesday referred Larry Krasner to the DOJ, alleging the Philadelphia district attorney may have broken the law.
A fifth missing woman has been linked to a house in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood at the center of a massive investigation, police sources said Tuesday.
Philadelphia Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, the chair of the housing committee, said in 2025 there were 400 properties in her district deemed unsafe.
The East Lansdowne Police Department is changing the way it staffs its force.
Father Bill Atkinson is what's known as a servant of God, which is a step toward sainthood in the Roman Catholic church.
Philadelphia Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, the chair of the housing committee, said in 2025 there were 400 properties in her district deemed unsafe.
The East Lansdowne Police Department is changing the way it staffs its force.
Father Bill Atkinson is what's known as a servant of God, which is a step toward sainthood in the Roman Catholic church.
A federal judge Tuesday referred Larry Krasner to the DOJ, alleging the Philadelphia district attorney may have broken the law.
A fifth missing woman has been linked to a house in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood at the center of a massive investigation, police sources said Tuesday.
Police are increasing patrols and searching for more victims after two sexual assaults that occurred months apart in Mercer County.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Linvilla Orchards in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, lost about 90% of its apple crop after a freeze on April 20.
Several people were arrested and charged with simple assault and disorderly offenses during an anti-ICE protest in Atlantic City on Saturday.
John "Gig" Gigliotti, known for his friendly smile while he drove the yellow tram on the Wildwood boardwalk, has died at 97.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Philadelphia-area athletes tried out for the Delaware Blue Coats during open tryouts this weekend.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed left-handed starter Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday (retroactive to 9/12) with left shoulder inflammation.
Landon Dickerson, on SportsRadio 94WIP, called his play in the Eagles' 24-22 win over the Commanders a "complete liability."
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Making waves in pro soccer at 16 years old, Cavan Sullivan scored on a back-heel flick in the first half, later adding another goal and an assist.
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 24-22 Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
A federal judge Tuesday referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner to the U.S. Department of Justice, alleging the prosecutor may have broken the law while overseeing a post-conviction case involving Dennis Johnson.
Meteorologist Andrew Kozak looks into how Philadelphia has played a huge role in how we forecast the weather today.
Rabies is a viral disease that is nearly 100 percent fatal, but preventable when treatment is started right away before symptoms start. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
Gauthier told CBS News Philadelphia that L&I needs more resources and the city's law department could take more property owners to court after repeat citations.
Four part-time officers are moving into full-time positions in an effort to reduce turnover and keep shifts covered with the East Lansdowne Police Department.
