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Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study.
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Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study.
Depression is becoming more common among younger adults and adolescents in the United States, but most are not getting therapy to help, according to a new report from the CDC. Experts say increased awareness has led to more people getting help for depression, and that the pandemic is also blamed for the growing numbers.
Meet Hassan Paige, a man from Bucks County, who is one of the finalists of the "2024 Ultimate Men's Health Guy."
A Philadelphia symposium held at Temple University offers support and tools to combat depression and suicide for first responders. Stephanie Stahl reports.
It's estimated about 50 million people struggle with mental health issues. While symptoms can range from mild to serious, doctors say it's important to know when it's time to get help.
Psychologists say listening to Taylor Swift's new 31-track album can be good for your mental health and emotional healing.
It has been one year since Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was discharged from Walter Reed Medical Center after checking himself in to be treated for depression. On CBS Mornings Wednesday, he shared an urgent message for anyone who is battling depression. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3vLcbcP
Researchers are exploring new and innovative depression treatments. Stephanie Stahl reports.
This study found that stress and depression are more common in female heart attack patients with blocked arteries.
This research is looking at the most effective ways to identify people considering suicide and how best to prevent it.
The benefits? Some claim it can help cope with stress and anxiety, but now doctors say it can make matters worse.
Being chronically constipated may put you at a higher risk of cognitive decline, new research shows.
Depression in the U.S., a new report from the CDC says it's a major contributor to mortality, disability and economic costs. Stephanie Stahl reports with the state numbers on depression.
People close to Fetterman say his relaxed, comfortable style is a sign that he is making a robust recovery after six weeks of inpatient treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman is back to work for the first time since he was hospitalized for depression.
The Democrat was hospitalized for clinical depression for 6 weeks.
The Pennsylvania senator talks about his "downward spiral" that led to a diagnosis of major depression, how his health scare affected his family, and his reasons for feeling hopeful for the future.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Wednesday in the Philadelphia region due to a line of showers and strong to severe thunderstorms.
The city of Philadelphia is preparing to celebrate its rich Irish heritage at the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade this weekend.
Cam Payne scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, rookie VJ Edgecombe added 21 points in his return to the lineup and the 76ers rallied to beat the Grizzlies 139-129 on Tuesday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.
The Eagles made two moves at tight end Tuesday by agreeing to terms with Johnny Mundt and bringing back Grant Calcaterra, according to multiple reports.
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Wednesday in the Philadelphia region due to a line of showers and strong to severe thunderstorms.
The city of Philadelphia is preparing to celebrate its rich Irish heritage at the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade this weekend.
Cam Payne scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, rookie VJ Edgecombe added 21 points in his return to the lineup and the 76ers rallied to beat the Grizzlies 139-129 on Tuesday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.
The city of Philadelphia is preparing to celebrate its rich Irish heritage at the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade this weekend.
Pre-sale tickets are now available to see Jilly from Philly as she prepares to embark on her world tour.
The furture is now just a click away as Uber Eats launches its autonomous delivery robot program in Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O'Connor's funeral is set for March 18 at St. Joseph's Church in Downingtown.
Two people were arrested in connection with the death of Amadou Thiam in South Philadelphia, police say.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
After losing the ability to walk, Onaliese Cosme fought her way back onto the soccer pitch at Deptford High School in New Jersey.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
Cam Payne scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, rookie VJ Edgecombe added 21 points in his return to the lineup and the 76ers rallied to beat the Grizzlies 139-129 on Tuesday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.
The Eagles made two moves at tight end Tuesday by agreeing to terms with Johnny Mundt and bringing back Grant Calcaterra, according to multiple reports.
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey will be sidelined for at least three weeks because of a tendon injury in the small finger of his right hand.
The Eagles and former Seahawks Pro Bowl cornerback Riq Woolen reached an agreement Tuesday on a one-year deal worth up to $15 million.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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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.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region could get hit with strong to severe storms on Wednesday. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Emir Balat, 18, purchased fuses at Phantom Fireworks in Penndel, Pennsylvania, according to William Weimer, vice president and general counsel for the Phantom Fireworks Company.
The parade will air on Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. on PHILLY 57 and streamed on CBS News Philadelphia.
Philadelphia has one of the few centers dedicated to treating cluster headaches. For patients, finding help is life-changing.
A viewing and funeral for Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O'Connor, who was fatally shot during a traffic stop Sunday night, are scheduled for next week in Downingtown, Chester County.