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New research says there's an increase in depression rates among people over the age of 50, who are behind in their mortgage payments.
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New research says there's an increase in depression rates among people over the age of 50, who are behind in their mortgage payments.
Flu season is approaching, and the Philadelphia Health Department is offering free flu immunizations to city residents.
A new report shows that the country is saving money on treating heart failure patients. But the numbers come with some caveats.
In the study, overweight students were split into three groups: a control group, one that received weight loss information on Facebook, and a third that received the Facebook posts plus encouraging daily text messages.
Improving brain function with light therapy. It's a breakthrough treatment being tested in Montgomery County, with some encouraging, early results. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has the exclusive details.
A new warning for parents with toddlers. The youngsters should have more play time, less screen time. 90 percent of parents admit their children under two watch some form of electronic media.
Health officials in Pennsylvania say a suburban Philadelphia woman is the state's first reported case of someone becoming ill after eating a cantaloupe tainted with listeria.
Working with Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine, zookeepers spent weeks preparing the cubs for the three-hour process, which cuts out a defective portion of the eyelid.
In their research, the scientists found autism is far more common in low birth weight babies in the general population.
A hospital in Montgomery County is beefing up the staff at its intensive care unit. But their bedside manner is virtual.
This past week's rejection of a medical marijuana dispensing facility in Maple Shade has left some to suggest communities asked to play host to one may not want it in their backyard.
Nationally - 80 percent of boys are using a condom the first time they have sex - but in Philadelphia - a study released earlier this year finds the percentage is closer to 60 percent.
The sun was shining and there was a crisp fall breeze, a much better day for the 2,200 walkers than the rainy day one.
This bill, approved by a 15-2 vote, applies only to companies that win large contracts with the city. Mayor Nutter vetoed an earlier version.
Township officials have rejected a plan to locate a medical marijuana dispensary in a former furniture store along Route 73 in Maple Shade.
