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Humans make resolutions to lose weight but how about making one for your pet? Recent studies have found more than 50 percent of pets in America are overweight.
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Humans make resolutions to lose weight but how about making one for your pet? Recent studies have found more than 50 percent of pets in America are overweight.
Nadia Ali, the program manager for the Camden Citywide Diabetes Collaborative, says patients with diabetes are twice as likely to go to the ER as patients without diabetes.
A Florida man was sentenced to five years probation for engaging in a scheme to sell approximately 6,000 boxes of counterfeit diabetic test strips.
Unemployment hurts more than your wallet, it may damage your heart. A new study shows unemployment can take a big toll on a person's health. Researchers found people who lost their jobs were at a greater risk of suffering a heart attack.
Dr. William Griffin stopped by to talk about how diabetes can affect pets.
Teens are more likely to take risks when it comes to food allergies. Behavior such as not reading food labels or knowingly eating foods labeled "may contain allergens" is quite common.
Blueberries appear to have some significant advantages. This is because of naturally occurring antioxidants.
Millions of Americans use artificial sweeteners to lose weight. But do they work? 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has the newest findings on that.
Belly fat plagues millions of men and women, but some say you can minimize your middle by eating certain foods.
Last week the American Medical Association put its weight behind requiring yearly instruction aimed at preventing obesity for public school children and teens.
More than 100 people in the fields of health care and nutrition heard a rallying cry against obesity from a man described as "the commander-in-chief" of the fight.
Basketball legend Earl "The Pearl" Monroe is teaming up with Merck on the Diabetes Restaurant Month program to challenge restaurants in Philadelphia to create diabetes-friendly menu items which are also heart healthy.
Philadelphia will host its largest convention of the year later this week.
According to a new report from the British Medical Journal finds dark chocolate can actually reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes in people who are at high risk.
Echo Therapeutics has developed the system - which uses an adhesive glucometer and a "wand" of sorts - to monitor blood sugar levels in capillaries just below the skin surface.
The generic diabetes drug Metformin, which has been around for years, is being studied as a possible wonder drug in the battle against cancer.
This week Hadas Kuznits interviews a couple of chefs who eat healthy and help their customers do the same, and an elusive bar owner who goes by one name -- "Lee."
Think about a world where we could eat all we want without sacrificing our health. In the laboratory that may be possible, at least in mice with a certain anti-cancer gene.
America is facing a health crisis - diabetes. It causes heart problems and much more including a potential loss if vision.
More and more of us are being diagnosed as obese or with diabetes, and a new book argues they are on the same spectrum of disease.
Square 1682 is known for running one of the greenest operations in the city, so it only made sense that Chef Guillermo Tellez and his bar staff expand on the ever-growing movement for healthier menu options by adding more of them to the bar menu, too.
"Project Not Me" is the name of a 12 month study that is aimed at helping those who are at risk for type-2 diabetes. More than 300 adults are being sought for the pilot program in two test markets including one in Philadelphia.
Big surprise, if your doctor could stand to lose a few pounds chances are he won't tell you to.
They're being pressured to accept medical supplies that in many cases they don't want or even need! 3 On Your Side has a warning for seniors and their families.
The Quakertown Board of School Directors appears set to approve the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Matthew Friedman, nearly three weeks after he went on leave.
The KB Foundation is returning to South Africa — and for the first time, a cohort of young women will participate in its "LEAP" experience.
Iran's neighbors rage over Iran's response to the U.S.-Israeli war, and Israel launches a new incursion in Lebanon on day 4 of the Mideast conflict.
A large fire in the Wynnefield section of West Philadelphia has left 10 people injured.
The Philadelphia region is under a NEXT Weather Alert Tuesday morning due to a wintry mix moving through the area.
A large fire in the Wynnefield section of West Philadelphia has left 10 people injured.
The Quakertown Board of School Directors appears set to approve the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Matthew Friedman, nearly three weeks after he went on leave.
The KB Foundation is returning to South Africa — and for the first time, a cohort of young women will participate in its "LEAP" experience.
Iran's neighbors rage over Iran's response to the U.S.-Israeli war, and Israel launches a new incursion in Lebanon on day 4 of the Mideast conflict.
The Philadelphia region is under a NEXT Weather Alert Tuesday morning due to a wintry mix moving through the area.
The Quakertown Board of School Directors appears set to approve the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Matthew Friedman, nearly three weeks after he went on leave.
The KB Foundation is returning to South Africa — and for the first time, a cohort of young women will participate in its "LEAP" experience.
A large fire in the Wynnefield section of West Philadelphia has left 10 people injured.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington said the policy has his full support.
One person died after a fire on the 300 block of Dorrance Street in Bristol Borough, officials said.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has been closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard.
A minor is facing a murder charge after another juvenile was shot and killed in Lakewood, New Jersey, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A large fire that tore through several homes in Camden, New Jersey, left one person injured Saturday night, fire officials say.
Philadelphia police are "monitoring developments overseas" after the United States and Israel began military strikes in Iran.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
The NICU team at Virtua Voorhees Hospital in New Jersey celebrated Baby Myla as she headed home Tuesday.
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.
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.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Matvei Michkov and Trevor Zegras scored in a shootout and the Philadelphia Flyers extended their winning streak to three games with a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Neemias Queta scored a career-high 27 points and added 17 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics recover from a slow start and rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 114-98.
Former Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson is reportedly joining the Philadelphia Eagles' coaching staff.
Phillies top pitching prospect Andrew Painter had two perfect innings in his highly anticipated spring training start Sunday vs. the Yankees.
The combined efforts of Travis Konecny and Dan Vladar led the Flyers to victory over the Bruins.
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.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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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.
Ray Strickland is in the CBS Philadelphia Mobile Weather Watcher with the latest after wintry mix and rain fell in the Philadelphia area. Drivers are urged to use caution on the roads.
The Philadelphia region is waking up to a wet and wintry commute on Tuesday, but a major shot of warmth is on the way for the weekend. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
The Philadelphia-based KB Foundation is returning to Cape Town, South Africa — and for the first time, a cohort of young women will participate in its "LEAP" experience. Wakisha Bailey reports.
A firefighter was taken to a hospital after a fire that damaged multiple rowhomes in West Philadelphia on Tuesday morning. At least 10 people in total are injured and the Red Cross is assisting nine displaced residents. Brandon Goldner reports from the 5300 block of Hazelhurst Street.
Israeli military officials say they conducted targeted strikes on specific buildings in Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday morning. The buildings were Hezbollah-controlled command centers that were storing weapons, officials say. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.