Most patients don't complete physical therapy homework, survey shows
A new survey shows a majority of patients don't complete their physical therapy homework, which doctors say can hinder recovery.
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A new survey shows a majority of patients don't complete their physical therapy homework, which doctors say can hinder recovery.
As weather warms up in the Philadelphia area and beyond, doctors are warning about a growing tick population, which increases the risk of Lyme disease.
A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion.
A buddy system connects college students with people who have dementia, and doctors say spending time together benefits both groups.
Have you heard about scream clubs? It's a new trend that's growing as a way to deal with stress. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl explains how it works.
Philadelphia is considering reshaping how the city disposes of its trash to address health concerns from a neighboring community.
The Artemis II astronauts are participating in a variety of studies about how space travel affects physical and mental health.
Dogs have several ways of showing that they're in pain. A new study shares some signs of pain that owners should look out for.
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia and the Mütter Museum are celebrating the United States' 250th birthday with a series of exhibits showcasing the birthplace of American medicine. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Medical groups including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released new guidelines about caring for patients at risk of cardiovascular disease. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl explains what this means for patients.
Doctors say parents and caregivers need to be more aware of the dangers because the injuries are preventable. CBS News Philadelphia's Stephanie Stahl reports.
Blood clots kill tens of thousands of Americans each year, mainly because they're not found early and treated.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate Antoine Johnson teamed up with Spicybears to make a bag that they both hope will raise awareness about kidney donations and transplants and save lives.
Sixty-year-old Earl Jones had a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia more than two decades ago. Now, he helps other families as a volunteer with the Gift of Life Donor Program.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is taking aim at the "generally recognized as safe," or GRAS, loophole, which allows food companies to self-determine whether ingredients are safe.
The new owner of Springfield Hospital in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, which has been closed since 2022, says he wants to reopen it soon.
Loneliness is a growing concern, doctors say, but older adults in one English village are staying connected and sharing meals, games and time together.
Vaccine hesitancy is becoming more prevalent among pet owners, veterinarians say. Vets say the shots are safe and prevent risky diseases that can spread to humans and other animals.
ChristianaCare is getting closer to opening its first microhospital in Delaware County. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
Baby Myla got a hero's sendoff Tuesday as she headed home from the NICU at Virtua Voorhees Hospital with her mom after a nine-month stay. Myla's mother, Chi Obidike, was born prematurely there, too.
Joel Embiid reported soreness in his right shin over the All-Star break and will miss the 76ers' game against Atlanta on Thursday night.
Philadelphia's Mercy-Douglass Hospital School of Nursing educated generations of Black nurses. Now, researchers are telling their stories.
Sick and dying geese at Alcyon Lake in Pitman, New Jersey, had presumed cases of bird flu, officials said in a news release.
