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Karli Meller, a student at PCOM in Philadelphia, wants to become an oncologist so she can help people going through cancer treatment.
Scientists at Imperial College London are working on more precise ways to measure the allergens that cause hay fever symptoms. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl explains.
Delaware River and Bay Authority officers accompany drivers crossing the Delaware River to help them overcome their fear of bridges, also known as gephyrophobia. Officers are bracing for more calls following the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared inclined to side with the Food and Drug Administration in a case involving a commonly used abortion pill and recent agency actions that made the medication easier to obtain.
Virtual nurses generally focus on areas such as patient outreach and education, admissions and discharge instructions allowing their counterparts to be more hands-on at the bedside.
For Lori Giampaolo, Saturday's race at Citizens Bank Park is taking on new meaning this year.
Blakelyn Kelly's dream was to compete in a baking competition, and it came true at Reading Terminal Market, thanks to 4th Street Cookie Company and Make-A-Wish Foundation.
When the Make-A-Wish Foundation asked Blakelyn what she wanted, the answer was simple — to compete in a baking competition. That dream came true in Philadelphia this week.
It's been a challenging four years for medical students who started at the height of the pandemic but it's also been extra special for one couple at Penn.
Exercising changed his life. One Philadelphia trainer is hoping to do the same for others.
The director of breast health at Main Line Lankenau Hospital said the risk assessment tool is based on a woman's family history, prior breast biopsies, the age of her first period and when her first child was born.
Allergy season really does start earlier than it used to. A local doctor explains why, plus tips for coping with symptoms.
As seasonal allergy symptoms hit residents of the Philadelphia region, a local doctor explains why allergy season is starting earlier than ever and how to cope.
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The North Texas man is being remembered across the world for his inspirational story of resilience, after living in an iron lung for more than 70 years after contracting polio.
A hearing is scheduled Thursday for a U.S. district judge to decide how the cases proceed. It's the beginning of what many say will probably be a long drawn-out legal fight.
Seniors said using VR improved their relationships and helped them feel more positive.
Virtual reality helped improve the lives of seniors, leading 80% of participants in a recent study to feel more positive. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl has the details.
A maternal health bill that passed in New Jersey this year ensures pregnant mothers have access to doulas in hospitals and birthing centers.
A survey from the Cleveland Clinic found 72 % of men would rather do household chores than see a doctor and only 50% of men even consider getting a physical. pancreatitis-vs-pancreatic-cancer
Ramon Garcia, a former medical assistant at Carbon Health Urgent Care in Jenkintown, is accused of impersonating a nurse and sexually assaulting two patients. Investigators believe there may be more victims.
Temple University Hospital is part of a new nationwide study of a drug to prevent or treat a rare heart condition that happens to pregnant women and new mothers. This study could help improve the high rate of pregnancy-related deaths among Black women in Philadelphia. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The South Jersey construction worker said it took years to figure out what was wrong. Wanting an alternative to medications, he decided to try deep brain stimulation.
The avian flu infecting humans is low right now, but as long as the avian flu is spreading to other animals, there's a risk it could spread to people.
The CDC says people who work closely with birds may be at higher risk of getting avian flu and should take precautions.
CBS News Philadelphia reviewed hundreds of pages of R.C. Horsch's books. Much of the material is graphic, disturbing, sexually explicit and violent.
As Philadelphia students prepare to return to class, teachers and school staff are getting ready for more than a new school year.
A shooting in North Philadelphia has left one person dead and two others injured Tuesday afternoon, police said.
MLB's first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years in Dyersville, Iowa, averaged 1.66 million viewers on Netflix Thursday night according to Nielsen.
The alleged ringleader of a cocaine trafficking ring involving two Penn State fraternities surrendered on Tuesday morning.
A shooting in North Philadelphia has left one person dead and two others injured Tuesday afternoon, police said.
CBS News Philadelphia reviewed hundreds of pages of R.C. Horsch's books. Much of the material is graphic, disturbing, sexually explicit and violent.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
As Philadelphia students prepare to return to class, teachers and school staff are getting ready for more than a new school year.
MLB's first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years in Dyersville, Iowa, averaged 1.66 million viewers on Netflix Thursday night according to Nielsen.
CBS News Philadelphia reviewed hundreds of pages of R.C. Horsch's books. Much of the material is graphic, disturbing, sexually explicit and violent.
As Philadelphia students prepare to return to class, teachers and school staff are getting ready for more than a new school year.
A shooting in North Philadelphia has left one person dead and two others injured Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Temple University is welcoming thousands of students to campus this week as a new school year gets underway.
D4M Skiano, whose real name is Aamir Johnson Daye, was shot in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood on July 5, 2020.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
MLB's first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years in Dyersville, Iowa, averaged 1.66 million viewers on Netflix Thursday night according to Nielsen.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
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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.
CBS News Philadelphia reviewed hundreds of pages of Raymond "R.C." Horsch's books. Much of the material is graphic, disturbing, sexually explicit, and violent. Joe Holden reports.
The shooting happened on the 2200 block of Ridge Avenue around 4:45 p.m. in North Philadelphia.
At Fanny Jackson Coppin School in South Philadelphia, classrooms are being cleaned, organized and prepared for students.
The New Castle Emergency Management shared photos of what appears to be a funnel cloud in Delaware. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore says there's currently no severe weather, and it could be a form of waterspout.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order that restricts data center development in Pennsylvania. The order also gives local communities more control.