Philadelphia City Council calls on agencies to deal with rat infestation in Northeast Philly
Philadelphia City Council on Thursday passed a resolution calling on city agencies get rid of a rat infestation in Lower Northeast Philly neighborhoods.
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Philadelphia City Council on Thursday passed a resolution calling on city agencies get rid of a rat infestation in Lower Northeast Philly neighborhoods.
Former bodybuilder Jeremy Braud was back in the gym 12 weeks after having major open-heart surgery at Jefferson Health. Thanks to the Ross procedure for aortic valve repair, he can exercise without any restrictions.
Pennsylvania has more than 1,000 measles cases this year, making it the largest state outbreak in decades.
Howie's House has been providing low-cost housing, meals and a safe haven for transplant patients and their families in Philadelphia for 15 years. Reporter Stephanie Stahl reports on what the organization means for patients and volunteers.
Matty Mazzello, who was diagnosed in 2023 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, is back to doing what he loves. He shared some advice for other kids who are undergoing cancer treatment.
An unvaccinated resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, who tested positive for measles, has died, state health officials said.
A new drug known as "Barbie peptides" is growing in popularity among people who want glowing skin without the sun, but experts warn the trend could be dangerous.
Patty Neeb regularly hosts families who are in the Philadelphia area for medical care through the nonprofit organization Hosts for Hospitals.
Health officials say the exposure window is from 7:30pm Sept. 13 to just after midnight on Sept. 14 at a number of terminals.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge studied more than 10,000 children and found substantial benefits for those who started reading early. The scientists found that reading at any age can reap rewards, and book clubs can provide social connection, which has been shown to reduce the risk of dementia.
Cases of a potentially dangerous brain condition are increasing, and doctors aren't sure why. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl explains the disturbing trend.
Pennsylvania has reported 676 cases of measles in the commonwealth so far this year, including four cases in people who were properly vaccinated for their age. They were not hospitalized, according to state health officials.
The bill will guarantee students from kindergarten through 5th grade get 30 minutes of recess every day.
Energy drinks and highly caffeninated drinks can no longer be sold in vending machines on school property or at school events.
Postpartum psychosis is top of mind for many people following the Lindsay Clancy trial. Experts explain what it is and what kind of help is available.
Some very special reunions unfolded Wednesday in South Jersey as teens and their families got to see the doctors and nurses who cared for them as NICU patients 15 years ago.
Sarah Kagan, who lives in Philadelphia, wants to change how workplaces handle grief. Her company, Keriah Grief Coaching, aims to educate employers about the importance of acknowledging grief and embracing feelings.
The late singer's sister Stella revealed on social media she had offered to let doctors test experimental drugs on her if she ran out of other treatment options.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope. The FDA approved the drug, which has extended patients' lives, this week.
The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
Carrying too much weight in a backpack can cause a variety of injuries, and so can wearing it wrong. Experts say a few modifications will help keep students pain-free. CBS News Philadelphia's Stephanie Stahl reports.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
Nathan McConnell and his family had no idea he had epilepsy linked to a brain tumor until they turned to the team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
