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The report found those who drank coffee had a lower risk of having calcium deposits in their coronoary arteries, which is one of the best predictors of heart disease.
According to a study which followed over 20,000 men in Sweden for 11 years, five factors had the greatest impact on health: diet, exercise, smoking, weight circumference, and alcohol consumption.
The incident reportedly happened on May 31st around 10 a.m. near the Miquon train station. At least one bystander saw the man fall from his bike and performed CPR while calling 911.
Not all symptoms are as obvious as crushing chest pain with a heart attack. Listen to your body and speak to your doctor.
Cardiologist Dr. Thomas Metkus says it's essential for people to understand what may be happening to them so they know what not to ignore.
New research has raised concerns about the risk for heart attacks and strokes in some men who take testosterone.
New research finds that elevated blood pressure in the late teens helps predict the chances of heart disease later on.
The exercise you do as an adolescent may actually reduce your heart attack risk in the future, unless you become obese.
Bitter cold, snow and ice mean an increase in car crashes, falls, back injuries and occasionally heart attack from shoveling.
Stress is not necessarily a bad thing but how you respond to stress may be as bad for your heart as smoking.
A new report finds that adding an extra 2,000 steps to your day may lower your risk for heart attack and stroke by 8%.
The Emergency First Aid and Treatment Guide app has easy to follow instructions on what to do for dozens of emergencies, ranging from burns and bites to CPR.
Despite numerous studies stating the contrary, there are still many women who think it is next to impossible for them to suffer a heart attack.
Patients who suffer heart damage from a heart attack can have problems such as heart failure years later. Researchers want to prevent that outcome.
Risk factors for heart disease include high cholesterol and family history but cigarette smoking is the major lifestyle intervention that can damage the heart.
Curt Schilling was honored last week by the Phillies and inducted into the team's Wall Of Fame. As it turns out, he was lucky to be anywhere at all last week.
Each year that a person is obese increases their risk of developing coronary artery disease - often a silent killer.
According to a new study, although progress has been made in improving the health of Americans, our country still lags behind advances in other wealthy nations.
Researchers have found that sufficient sleep is linked to more than a 20% reduction in cardiovascular disease and almost a 50% reduction in fatal cardiovascular disease.
A private viewing for James Gandolfini is underway in a small northern New Jersey town near where he grew up.
Survivors of the battlefield aren't the only ones at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
Heart disease kills more women than all the cancers together. Sadly, most women, and a surprisingly big number of doctors, don't know this.
Heart disease can be a silent killer. Often you don't know you're at risk until it is too late. Now there's a new non-invasive heart attack predictor.
Problems caused by heavy drinking may linger well after the hangover has come and gone.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Mayor Parker will announce details of another same-day work and pay initiative focusing on ADA ramps and areas near rec centers and schools.
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia is celebrating Black excellence during America's 250th anniversary year.
Officials said none of the homes damaged in a fire on the 3500 block of Kip Street early Wednesday morning had working smoke detectors.
If you're looking to travel more without blowing your budget, credit card points can help you stretch your dollars further.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Mayor Parker will announce details of another same-day work and pay initiative focusing on ADA ramps and areas near rec centers and schools.
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia is celebrating Black excellence during America's 250th anniversary year.
Officials said none of the homes damaged in a fire on the 3500 block of Kip Street early Wednesday morning had working smoke detectors.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Mayor Parker will announce details of another same-day work and pay initiative focusing on ADA ramps and areas near rec centers and schools.
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia is celebrating Black excellence during America's 250th anniversary year.
Officials said none of the homes damaged in a fire on the 3500 block of Kip Street early Wednesday morning had working smoke detectors.
If you're looking to travel more without blowing your budget, credit card points can help you stretch your dollars further.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
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.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Capitals 4-2.
The death last month of former NFL player Kevin Johnson is possibly linked to three other killings of unhoused people in the same area that occurred over the last four months, detectives said.
Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-113 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan says a ticket transfer mix-up left him without $1,700 worth of seats until StubHub reversed course and issued a refund.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
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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.
Credit card points can help you stretch your dollars further, if you know how to use them. In this tease to the latest full episode of the In Your Corner podcast, Josh Sidorowicz chats with credit card points guru Brian Keith, founder of BryGuides.
Philadelphia's Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, which sits on the oldest parcel of land owned by African Americans in the U.S., is touting its contributions to American history as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Crews were called out to a burning home on Stanger Avenue on Tuesday night in Monroe Township, Gloucester County.
A fire in Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood damaged multiple homes and led to one firefighter being treated for minor injuries. Wakisha Bailey has the latest report from the scene.
Nearly 20 Palestinians, mostly women and children, were killed in Israeli strikes that hit Gaza on Wednesday. Israel said the strikes came after Hamas violated a ceasefire deal. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.