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Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic might be able to help with substance abuse, according to new research.
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Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic might be able to help with substance abuse, according to new research.
Brandon Downey, a New Jersey nurse, said the drug Wegovy has helped him lose weight and overcome an alcohol addiction.
Millions of adults think they have undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a new survey shows. Doctors share what to know about the disorder.
A growing number of weight loss patients are turning to cosmetic procedures to restore sagging skin on the face. It's a new trend. The issue is often called Ozempic face when people lose a lot of weight the skin on the face can lose volume. Stephanie Stahl reports.
TikTok was sued Tuesday by more than a dozen attorneys general who allege the social media platform is misleading the public about its safety. The app, they say, is harming children's mental health and putting them in danger.
Bringing Hope Home recently marked a major milestone in their mission: Since 2008, the Malvern, Pennsylvania-based nonprofit has supported more than 10,000 families.
Many hospitals in the Philadelphia region are experiencing a shortage of IV fluid and have implemented conservation measures.
The CDC has warned about a growing number of cases of bacterial meningitis that causes brain and spinal cord inflammation.
Team IMPACT with a connection to Villanova helps children find hope and strength from new connections with college sports teams.
Prostate cancer is the second leading cancer killer of men and Ed Dwight is working to raise awareness encouraging men to take charge of their health. Stephanie Stahl reports.
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.
Federal health officials in the U.S. are warning that a decline in flu vaccinations could have led to an increase in pediatric flu deaths.
Water safety is a year-round concern for families with children, especially those on the autism spectrum.
New research part of an annual cancer report has identified certain cancers linked to excessive alcohol consumption. The report highlights an overall drop in cancer deaths but an increasing number of cases among young adults, it also explains the alcohol connection. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Cancer cases are increasing among young adults, according to a new report.
Black women are about 40% more likely to die of breast cancer than White women, but new research is showing this applies to all forms of the disease — and examines why. Reporter Stephanie Stahl has the details.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Having surgery and being treated at a hospital is a scary difficult ordeal for children but it's a little easier now for these girls who have some unique similarities.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
New research from New Jersey finds Black women are more likely than White women to receive cesarean sections.
A positive laboratory test result of the virus was reported to the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services.
Nearly 134,000 cases of multiple brands of apple juice are now being recalled because of of potential contamination.
A Chester County woman's journey to motherhood had a gigantic roadblock. She beat cervical cancer and is now planning on having another baby.
In 2022, 50-year-old Cheryl Yewdall was found dead at the Merakey Woodhaven facility in Philadelphia for people with developmental disabilities. She had choked on a piece of paper or wipe.
The CDC says this is the largest listeriosis outbreak since 2011.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are set to close as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly signing wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year contract.
A man was killed when a tree fell after recent storms in the Philadelphia region.
Grammy winner Jay-Z and Philadelphia-born hip hop group the Roots will headline the first day of the Roots Picnic 2026 on May 30 at Belmont Plateau.
More than 100 firefighters responded to a rowhome fire that injured several people in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are set to close as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly signing wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year contract.
A man was killed when a tree fell after recent storms in the Philadelphia region.
Grammy winner Jay-Z and Philadelphia-born hip hop group the Roots will headline the first day of the Roots Picnic 2026 on May 30 at Belmont Plateau.
More than 100 firefighters responded to a rowhome fire that injured several people in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are set to close as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
A man was killed when a tree fell after recent storms in the Philadelphia region.
More than 100 firefighters responded to a rowhome fire that injured several people in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Funeral services begin Tuesday for Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O'Connor, who died after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
An Ocean County College dean and Kean University adjunct instructor was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a minor on Monday, according to local authorities.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
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.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
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.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are set to close as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly signing wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year contract.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas was suspended for 80 games after he tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner has been suspended through June 1 without pay, MLS announced Monday.
Darius Slay announced his retirement on Monday after 13 seasons with three teams and a Super Bowl title with the Eagles.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
More than 100 firefighters responded to a rowhome fire that injured several people in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Jay-Z and The Roots will be headlining the first night of the Roots Picnic this spring, on May 30 at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park.
A man was killed in Newtown Square Tuesday after a tree fell on his car, police sources tell CBS News Philadelphia. The accident comes one day after damaging storms blew through the area, knocking down trees and power lines around the region.
A fire broke out on High Street in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood on Tuesday morning.
After a warmer but stormy start to the week, winter returns Tuesday for St. Patrick's Day. High temperatures will barely make it into the 40s around Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore, and blustery winds will have it feeling more like the 20s and 30s. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your NEXT Weather forecast.