How the football world is trying to tackle the problem of concussions
In an effort to reduce concussions among players, the NFL is teaming up with helmet manufacturers to create safer equipment.
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In an effort to reduce concussions among players, the NFL is teaming up with helmet manufacturers to create safer equipment.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is going through the NFL's concussion protocol after taking a hit during Sunday's game. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl explains what causes a concussion and what the protocol entails.
Making cheerleading safer is the mission of a brain surgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Stephanie Stahl reports the new competition that has started.
A new study of former NFL players shows a third believe they have brain damage from playing football and experience symptoms like trouble concentrating and depression. Many worry they have CTE.
He might be the coolest dentist in Philadelphia - during Black Business Month, Wakisha Bailey speaks to Dr. Edward Williams, a Temple University alum known for his intensive research into concussions and their relation to the jaw joint with the skull. He later invented a new kind of mouthguard designed to prevent concussions.
Diagnosing and managing concussions can be challenging, especially in children who often have a hard time articulating what they are experiencing.
New findings on children and concussions show they experience symptoms longer than adults and too much rest may not be the best remedy.
An experimental rule change in the Ivy League has resulted in fewer concussions.
Researchers found that girls suffered with symptoms for 28 days on average, while boys suffered for 11.
For pediatric urgent care specialists such as Holy Redeemer's Dr. Avi Gurwitz this is the busiest time of year in terms of concussions.
There's an increased risk that girls will have irregular periods after they experience a concussion, according to a study published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics.
As exciting as some of the new technology is, it isn't a full solution to the problem facing the sport.
Which high school athletes have the highest number of concussions?
They also saw a 71 percent spike in reported concussions for kids between the ages of 10 and 19.
Ben Utecht, author of Counting The Days While My Mind Slips Away, discusses dealing with memory loss caused by concussions while playing in the NFL.
The number of children that are suffering concussions, each year, is going under-counted.
Did the NFL omit 100+ concussions from the study it relied upon to show no direct link between football and brain damage?
Temple and the University of Pennsylvania are taking part in the ground breaking, multi-million dollar study.
'Concussion' is a story of whistleblowing as a highly credentialed pathologist tries to discover and tell the truth about brain damage among football players who routinely experience repeated concussions during their playing careers.
Critics insist that any settlement include future payments for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the brain decay found in dozens of former players after their deaths.
Chris reviewed Dick Cheney's assessment of Hillary Clinton's handling of her emails, Chris Christie's performance on The Tonight Show, and Philadelphia's handling of preparations for the Pope.
Researchers found that a simple vision test could quickly diagnose concussion-related problems.
Staubach thinks Murray will do very well playing with the Eagles next season.
Concussions among student athletes have increased 60 percent in the last decade according to federal health officials.
Corners to Connections, a coalition of religious, business, education, and advocacy leaders, is hoping to curb gun violence in Philadelphia communities by hitting at its root causes.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Suspects are accused of stealing dozens of vehicles and reselling them with VINs from decommissioned vehicles.
Crews are on the scene of a fire at EMR Recycling in Camden, New Jersey on Friday morning.
Corners to Connections, a coalition of religious, business, education, and advocacy leaders, is hoping to curb gun violence in Philadelphia communities by hitting at its root causes.
In an effort to ease the flow of traffic around the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, organizers unveiled a map of multiple lots surrounding the Belmont Plateau.
Prosecutors say Liza Ridley fatally shot Vincent Good and later took a Lyft to dump his body in a suitcase in Kensington.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
Corners to Connections, a coalition of religious, business, education, and advocacy leaders, is hoping to curb gun violence in Philadelphia communities by hitting at its root causes.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Suspects are accused of stealing dozens of vehicles and reselling them with VINs from decommissioned vehicles.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Farm Truck Brewing and CBS News Philadelphia are collaborating on a new beer for the summer called Breaking Brews.
A trip to the Jersey Shore is getting more expensive, and that could put more travelers at risk. Here are red flags to look for this summer.
Crews responded to a fire at a Camden scrap yard that has been the source of multiple fires that spewed foul-smelling smoke around the region.
Amtrak and NJ Transit service has resumed with delays at Penn Station after a train car fire overnight.The overnight fire grew into a major commuter headache for thousands.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
Shakirah Duckett sees promising results from a clinical trial three years after her lung cancer diagnosis.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
A former Eagles cheerleader is honored for her work as her husband's caregiver after his diagnosis with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
A local woman plans to honor her mother's memory as a captain in the American Lung Association's 12th Annual Lung Force Walk this weekend at the Philadelphia Zoo.
A former flight attendant who lost her arms and legs during the COVID-19 battle in 2021 is using new technology to help make life easier.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey has plenty to celebrate this year and can now add one of the biggest milestones of all: becoming a girl dad.
The Phillies' Bryce Harper's unique toothbrushing technique is a viral sensation, but experts don't recommend it.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
Cristopher Sánchez made Phillies history and extended his scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings in a 3-0 win on Wednesday against the Padres for a three-game sweep.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
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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.
A Delaware County, Pennsylvania, teenager participated in the clinical trial for Afrezza, a needle-free, inhaled insulin that was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
CBS News Philadelphia's Liz Crawford spoke exclusively to 12-year-old Xavier's father after an accident on the baseball field left the boy in serious condition.
Whether you're looking for some fun family activities or a place to grab a great bite to eat, Montgomery County has got you covered. Vice President of Marketing and Communications with Valley Forge Tourism, Rachel Riley, has some of the highlights.
Sources told CBS News Philadelphia that a driver was taken into custody after a police pursuit that ended with a car fire on I-95 Southbound at Girard Avenue in Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
We're celebrating America's 250th birthday with Farm Truck Brewing. "Breaking Brews" is an old-style lager that wouldn't be out of place in a tavern during the American fight for independence around the turn of the 19th century.