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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.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
Expect temperatures to stay around 45 degrees this week in the Philadelphia region, which will significantly help melt the remaining snowpack.
Hundreds gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood Monday night.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
Sheetz, the Western Pennsylvania convenience store chain, is eyeing a location near Wawa's corporate headquarters in Delaware County.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
Expect temperatures to stay around 45 degrees this week in the Philadelphia region, which will significantly help melt the remaining snowpack.
The National Park Service must restore the slavery exhibits to the President's House Site in Philadelphia, a judge orders.
Hundreds gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood Monday night.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
Hundreds gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood Monday night.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
Sheetz, the Western Pennsylvania convenience store chain, is eyeing a location near Wawa's corporate headquarters in Delaware County.
Southeast Delco School District is turning to AI to help identify students who are struggling to read and boost their confidence.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
A person was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Washington Township early Sunday morning, police said.
After erosion from several major storms, New Jersey officials say federal relief is on the way for eroding South Jersey beaches.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
Video from a New Jersey police department's drone helped officers rescue a missing child in dense woods amid severely cold weather.
Quinton Law made history by becoming New Jersey's youngest active serving mayor and Moorestown Township's first Black mayor.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
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.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
A person with measles traveled through Philadelphia International Airport last week, health officials said.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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.
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.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
Their respective semifinal wins on Monday set up a seventh gold-medal showdown between Team USA and Canada later this week.
Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his "Stars" team past their fellow Americans on the "Stripes" team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game.
The Reading Fightin Phils will play as the "Reading Iced Coffees" for their 23rd annual morning game Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Bryce Harper says he still doesn't understand why Dave Dombrowski suggested last year that he doesn't know if Harper is still an elite player.
U.S. Olympic gold medalist Breezy Johnson and her fiancé talks about the lead up to their engagement at 2026 Milano Cortina and a congratulations from Taylor Swift.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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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.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Tuesday and the rest of the week.
Two years ago, Jeff Bekos, of Doylestown, biked more than 4,000 miles across the United States to raise money and awareness for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Now, he's doing it again.
Crowds of people gathered in the heart of Philadelphia's Chinatown Monday night to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
A judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstall an exhibit about slavery at the President's House Site in Philadelphia.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region, as we'll be above freezing this week.