Hometown hero and Paralympian works as a Philly doctor
A Philadelphia doctor has come full circle, turning obstacles into triumphs. After being treated at a rehabilitation hospital in the city after a freak accident, she now works there.
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A Philadelphia doctor has come full circle, turning obstacles into triumphs. After being treated at a rehabilitation hospital in the city after a freak accident, she now works there.
Baby foods may be less healthy than you think. Researchers at the George Institute for Global Health analyzed more than 650 commercially-produced infant and toddler foods. They didn't release product names. But they found nearly 60% of the foods, failed to meet nutritional standards set by the World Health Organization.
World Mosquito Day brings attention to mosquito-borne illnesses. Scientists say the warming climate means a longer mosquito season which could increase the risk of disease.
Alexis Rodriguez has a life-threatening infection, but she isn't giving up on her dreams.
Alexis Rodriguez survived cancer but is now fighting a serious infection at Penn Medicine. She and her family are hoping for a miracle.
Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park will soon stop performing surgeries, Crozer Health confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia on Wednesday.
A Harrisburg mom on TikTok is raising awareness about lung cancer by sharing her journey to empower others.
Prospect Medical Holdings announced a plan to sell Crozer Health to CHA Partners. Crozer Health operates hospitals in Delaware County including Crozer-Chester, Taylor, Springfield and Delaware County Memorial Hospital. Financial issues have forced Crozer to cut staff and services over the past couple of years. CHA will transition Crozer Health's hospitals back to nonprofit status. Ownership will be transferred over the next several months as the deal undergoes regulatory reviews.
A South Jersey man with a heart condition aims to complete 2,000 muscle-ups in 24 hours to break the Guinness World Record.
This program focuses on the special needs of boys, finding new ways to deal with the epidemic of teenagers struggling with mental health issues and helping them before they cause trouble in the community. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The New Jersey Department of Health has issued says there are high levels of harmful algal blooms or HABs in several of the state's swimming areas.
Hundreds of bikers rode in on Broad Street to spread a bit of Christmas cheer this summer for the Philadelphia Centurion's annual Toy Run for Shriners Children's Hospital.
Cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise, and the illness can be dangerous. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl spoke to a South Jersey family about their experience with the sickness.
Colorectal cancer is a leading cancer killer, but that could change if more people were screened. Doctors say at-home testing can help, and research shows the fecal immunochemical test, known as FIT, is effective.
A new mobile health unit in Pennsylvania provides health care for cats, dogs and people. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl has the details.
Doctors say now is the time to start making appointments for back-to-school vaccinations. Here is a vaccine reminder for parents.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
The number of Lyme disease cases last year in Montgomery County was over 7,000. Those numbers are on the rise.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Researchers have published more than 24,000 papers on long COVID — a constellation of health effects such as shortness of breath, fatigue, brain fog and heart failure that last months or years after the initial infection.
Getting around is challenging for Victoria Nedza, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy. But it's getting easier now with her new robotic arm made by the team at Widener University.
Philadelphia is under an air quality alert, which means everyone should be limiting time spent outside. A doctor shares advice for staying safe and healthy at this time.
A teenage scoliosis patient reunites with the Philadelphia doctor who restored her mobility through a pioneering surgery.
A Massachusetts man has regained his voice after surgeons removed his cancerous larynx and, in a pioneering move, replaced it with a donated one. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl has the story.
Damage could be seen at the home on South 47th Street near Kingsessing Avenue.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Christmas Day will be sunny, but dangerous weather is expected Friday and Saturday in the Philadelphia area.
Hundreds of people packed Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Logan Square on Christmas Eve.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at the Silver Lake Nursing Home were a resident and a staff member.
Damage could be seen at the home on South 47th Street near Kingsessing Avenue.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Christmas Day will be sunny, but dangerous weather is expected Friday and Saturday in the Philadelphia area.
A collapsed roof, blown out windows and charred rubble were visible at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township Wednesday morning.
Damage could be seen at the home on South 47th Street near Kingsessing Avenue.
Hundreds of people packed Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Logan Square on Christmas Eve.
The Wissahickon school board voted to terminate Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Philip Leddy.
The police chief of Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, says the incident response after the nursing home explosion is the largest he's ever seen in 20 years.
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at a Bristol nursing home were a resident and a staff member.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
A man and his baby are safe after a tree fell onto their home in Washington Township, police said.
Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter, was found not guilty Thursday.
Tributes are pouring in for Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was shot and killed in Wilmington.
Delaware State Police said Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook served since 2015.
A Delaware state trooper and the suspect are dead after a shooting at the DMV in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday, officials say.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
A family-owned Chinese restaurant became ZEEK's makeshift studio after he picked up a food delivery order nearly two years ago.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
Zack Baun, Jalen Carter, Cooper DeJean, Cam Jurgens and Quinyon Mitchell are the five Philadelphia players named to the initial 2026 Pro Bowl roster.
Nikita Grebenkin had a goal and an assist, Carl Grundstrom also scored, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2.
The Philadelphia Eagles became the first repeat NFC East champion in 20 years with their 29-18 win over Washington.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
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.
One of the women killed in the nursing home explosion in Bristol, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday was Muthoni Nduthu, who was a nurse, mother and grandmother who immigrated from Kenya.
The Philadelphia region can expect a quiet Christmas Day when it comes to weather this year, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking a dangerous winter storm arriving Friday night. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.
Families packed the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia Wednesday night for Christmas Eve Mass. Reporter Eva Andersen talked to worshippers about what the holiday means to them.
It's official! Former CBS News Philadelphia anchor Jim Donovan received a certificate from Guinness for the world's largest sock collection.
The Wissahickon school board in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, voted unanimously to terminate Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Philip Leddy, who admitted that he made antisemitic comments while leaving a voicemail for a parent.