Health: New Developments In Alzheimer's Research
Researchers have a good understanding of what causes this most extreme form of dementia, and now, in an exciting development, they are studying a possible way to stop it.
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Researchers have a good understanding of what causes this most extreme form of dementia, and now, in an exciting development, they are studying a possible way to stop it.
As many as five million Americans age 65 and older suffer with Alzheimer's disease. Now researchers are testing a drug that could be the first new treatment for the debilitating brain disease in years.
Julianne Moore, in an Oscar-nominated performance as an Alzheimer's victim, calibrates and reveals her decline subtly but unmistakably.
Tuesday remains the deadline to opt out of the NFL's settlement of concussion claims after a judge in Philadelphia denied an extension request.
Joyce Miller, 79, has reportedly been missing since Wednesday evening.
Saying "I love you" to mom on Mother's Day is a common occurrence, but showing her how much you love her every day isn't quite as common. But for one South Jersey woman, her love for her mother is expressed all year long.
Pennsylvania has more people suffering with Alzheimer's disease than most other states. And now Senator Toomey is calling for more research funding.
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.
A simple at home test that can identify if you're at risk for Alzheimer's disease. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on how it works.
From a lifestyle standpoint there is now little doubt that exercise, a well-balanced diet and stress reduction can play a protective role as we age.
A new study suggests the number of people with Alzheimer's disease is projected to increase from 4.7 million in 2010 to as many as 15 million by 2050.
The proposed creation of a statewide panel on Alzheimer's disease has been approved by the state House of Representatives.
The cherished family moments are fading. Fifty-three-year-old Michael Ellenbogen struggles to remember important events with his only child, his beloved daughter Jamie.
The Obama administration today declared that Alzheimer's disease is one of the country's biggest health challenges and unveiled the first national Alzheimer's strategy.
Students from the Mastery-Shoemaker charter school peered at slides of mouse brain cells, and even got to hold a human brain.
Using a technique called optogenetics - the control of genetically modified brain cells using light - scientists might figure out ways to stimulate lost memory.
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.
The title describes not only the survival rate for spinal cancer but also the film's nervy blend of comedy and drama.
Scientists at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey say they developed a test that is more than 90 percent accurate in detecting the presence of Alzheimer's Disease.
According to researchers, if people reduced certain risk factors by as much as 10 percent, there could be a million fewer cases of Alzheimer's world wide.
Delaware County authorities have arrested a worker at a senior living facility in Haverford Township, in an alleged elder abuse case.
The number of Americans taking care of loved ones with Alzheimer's disease is skyrocketing.
Enter for the chance to win 2 tickets to see Tina Turner on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Miller Theater and an overnight stay at Woodloch Resorts. Must be 21 to enter.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
Yonkers, New York, man Dijani Brown was wanted for sexual assaults of teen girls in Manor Township and Horsham Township, Pennsylvania.
Eagles superfan Ed Callahan, 79, won the NFL's 2025 Fan of the Year award on Thursday night.
Sonny Jurgensen's strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
Yonkers, New York, man Dijani Brown was wanted for sexual assaults of teen girls in Manor Township and Horsham Township, Pennsylvania.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
Eagles superfan Ed Callahan, 79, won the NFL's 2025 Fan of the Year award on Thursday night.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
Yonkers, New York, man Dijani Brown was wanted for sexual assaults of teen girls in Manor Township and Horsham Township, Pennsylvania.
A burglar or burglars attempted entry into two homes in the Rydal section of Abington Township last month, police say.
Here are four social media money tips to make sure the financial advice you're getting isn't steering you wrong.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
Construction workers leaving the Hudson Tunnel worksite in New York City had no idea if or when they would return.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Eagles superfan Ed Callahan, 79, won the NFL's 2025 Fan of the Year award on Thursday night.
Sonny Jurgensen's strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
After trading Jared McCain, the Sixers dealt Eric Gordon to the Memphis Grizzlies and signed Dominick Barlow to a standard NBA contract.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
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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.
Ed Callahan, 79, was named the league's 2025 Fan of the Year during Thursday night's NFL Honors in San Francisco.
Berks County native Taylor Swift has released the music video for "Opalite," the second single from the album, "The Life of a Showgirl."
Social media can provide helpful insights into personal finance, but there's also a growing amount of bad information, with TikTok even including a disclaimer that you "do your own research." Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner, showing you red flags that could tell you when a social media influencer might be steering you wrong.
The FBI is now heavily involved in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. As the family makes another plea for her return, Jan Carabeo breaks down the latest timeline of known events connected to the missing Arizona woman.
This weekend's weather in the Philadelphia area will be even colder than the last blast of Arctic air we had. A front arrives Friday night with some possible snow showers or a snow squall, before feels-like temperatures plummet below zero. An extreme cold warning will be in effect from Saturday morning into Sunday morning. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the full forecast.