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We depend on the medical community to keep us healthy and save lives but there are failures according to new research from the Johns Hopkins Center for Diagnostic Excellence.
NASA will attempt to slam a spaceship into an asteroid in hopes of changing its course Monday night.
The 14,000-mph impact is designed to test whether a future threatening asteroid can be nudged off course.
The research, from the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future (CLF) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, reveals that about three-quarters of Americans believe they're wasting less food than the national average.
Researchers from Johns Hopkins say they looked at 11 programs to compare weight loss, adherence and possible harm.
"The infants' behaviors are not merely reflexive responses to the novelty of surprising outcomes but instead reflect deeper attempts to learn about aspects of the world that failed to accord with expectations," said Aimee Stahl, the study's lead author.
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.
Communities in Schools brings a site coordinator trained in education and social work into schools with predominantly poor kids. Attendance has improved in most cases.
That's the sobering conclusion of a groundbreaking study out of Johns Hopkins University that followed nearly 800 kids over 25 years.
The presence of mouse and cat dander and (ugh) roach droppings within the first year of the child's life actually seemed to offer that child protection from allergies.
High school graduation is up. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics, we can track transfer students and also break down graduation rates by states and income.
A glass of red wine a day might not actually keep the doctor away.
Researchers say arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy may be a deadly heart condition.
New research shows that most people diagnosed with depression do not actually meet the criteria for the illness.
We often have to do CT scans or MRIs to check for strokes but researchers at Johns Hopkins believe they have a much more simple bedside alternative.
There is new information from Johns Hopkins about a test that can detect ovarian cancer with the pap smear.
Jack Andraka, at 14, began looking for a simple way to detect pancreatic cancer, motivated as I was by someone about whom he cared. It's been successful in experiments but still needs validation.
A Bethlehem man spends his days and nights at the MLB Fan Cave in New York.
A very interesting Johns Hopkins study looked at grandparents watching grandchildren and found it actually reduces the incidence of injury by 50% or more.
The Gregorian calendar has served us well for centuries, but is there a better way to schedule our lives? A couple college professors certainly think so.
There are some great matchups this week for the local Division II and Division III squads, including critical conference games for Widener, Ursinus, and Rowan.
ALS or Lou Gehreig's Disease has been one of the most frustrating conditions for modern medicine. However, now a team of researchers at the National Institutes of Health and Johns Hopkins believe they have identified a new genetic mutation for Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins looked at whether placing air filters/cleaners in children's rooms could reduce some of the harmful effects of secondhand smoke on children's asthma symptoms.
Despite the costs and logistics, there are 315 executive M.B.A. programs in the nation and the number is growing by 7 to10 annually.
Yash Gupta, dean of Johns Hopkins University's Carey Business School, suggests in The Chronicle of Higher Education, that the collapse of the economy, showing our ineffective and even destructive business methods, has created opportunity.
"Fairytale of Philadelphia," Jason and Travis Kelce's Philly-version of The Pogues' song "Fairytale of New York," has topped Billboard's sales charts.
With Black-owned businesses closing at higher rates and disproportionately hurt by the pandemic, Philly hopes to continue giving them a boost.
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
The agency said tighter standards would improve IQ scores in children and reduce high blood pressure and heart disease in adults.
Thursday is much better than Wednesday with highs in the low 50s or high 40s across much of the region.
"Fairytale of Philadelphia," Jason and Travis Kelce's Philly-version of The Pogues' song "Fairytale of New York," has topped Billboard's sales charts.
With Black-owned businesses closing at higher rates and disproportionately hurt by the pandemic, Philly hopes to continue giving them a boost.
Philadelphia's latest gun violence prevention progress report shows the city's homicide rate is dropping faster than the national rate.
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
With Black-owned businesses closing at higher rates and disproportionately hurt by the pandemic, Philly hopes to continue giving them a boost.
Thursday is much better than Wednesday with highs in the low 50s or high 40s across much of the region.
The family's stepmother is safe after she was held hostage by Hamas for close to two months.
Philadelphia's latest gun violence prevention progress report shows the city's homicide rate is dropping faster than the national rate.
A memorial in West Philadelphia's Clark Park is causing some controversy. It honors the Palestinian lives lost in the war between Israel and Hamas.
Thursday is much better than Wednesday with highs in the low 50s or high 40s across much of the region.
Porch pirates are targeting homes this time of year in the Philadelphia region with packages sitting on people's doorsteps this holiday season.
Cape May leaders cut the ribbon on a new $5.2 million firehouse Wednesday evening.
The construction of a large warehouse in South Harrison Township, Gloucester County is at the center of some controversy.
The Walmart on Route 38 in Lumberton, New Jersey, was evacuated after authorities responded to a "major gas leak" Wednesday.
A missing 1-year-old who was in the backseat of a stolen car was found safe in North Philadelphia on Wednesday night, police said.
Snow flurries started falling after 8 a.m. across the Philadelphia region after a blast of arctic air hit us.
The rain is finally starting to taper off from south to north, with a few lingering sprinkles overnight. By sunrise Monday, we should be looking at mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies.
Saturday is a chilly day - temperatures dropped into the 20s for the first time since March - and we could see showers Sunday.
Tune in Saturday at 6 p.m. to see the Blue Coats face off against the College Park Skyhawks.
Veterans and first responders with brain injuries have a new facility for treatment in Willow Grove.
There's a special kind of dance class for people with Parkinson's disease that's fun and helps improve movement and balance problems.
FDA finds reasonable expectation of effectiveness for drug designed to keep bigger breeds around longer, biotech firm says.
Since Giving Tuesday started 10 years ago, Americans have used the day to donate more than $10 billion.
Doctors are hoping to avoid another trifecta of infections with COVID-19, flu and RSV all happening at the same time.
Some Christmas tree farms in the area have already closed, having sold their supply.
Retailers are pouncing on empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores - including some former locations in Massachusetts.
Customers and business owners in Media took part in the Small Business Saturday festivities by celebrating locally owned shops.
You've made your list, you've checked it twice. Here's where you can shop small and support retailers and vendors around Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Jersey on Small Business Saturday.
New Jersey is prohibiting the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 as part of an effort to improve air quality and reduce planet-warming pollutants.
Before November 2023 there was no direct connection from I-295 north to Route 42 south or from 42N to I-295S.
Traffic was not moving before 7 a.m. Thursday after a crash on I-95 past Route 322.
The northbound lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia have reopened after three men were shot on the highway early Wednesday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Despite rainy weather Tuesday, many drivers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey were already headed to their Thanksgiving destinations.
If SEPTA police officers head to the picket line, other area law enforcement agencies are positioned to step in and fill that void.
"Fairytale of Philadelphia," Jason and Travis Kelce's Philly-version of The Pogues' song "Fairytale of New York," has topped Billboard's sales charts.
Zion Williamson scored 33 points and the New Orleans Pelicans took a 124-114 victory over a Philadelphia 76ers squad playing without star center Joel Embiid.
Former Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson was a deep threat downfield and caught several key TDs and punt returns in Birds history.
Tuesday was a night to remember 9-year-old Owen Micciche, who the Flyers honored on Hockey Fights Cancer Night.
Michael Bunting had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1.
"Fairytale of Philadelphia," Jason and Travis Kelce's Philly-version of The Pogues' song "Fairytale of New York," has topped Billboard's sales charts.
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
The singer posted on social media Monday that her concert film will be available for rent starting on her 34th birthday.
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
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Philadelphia School District's only CTE program is helping inspire the next generation of fashion designers.
For nearly 10 years, husband and wife duo Vincent James and Joann Pierdomenico have continued their mission to help people of all ages reap the benefits of music.
Local teenagers are fighting to the top thanks to Eagles running back D'Andre Swift's father and his gym, Swift Fit.
In this week's Focusing on the Future, we met up with an Elmwood Park Zoo employee whose abilities go well beyond his contributions on the job.
Wakisha Bailey shows you the "Beauty at Edison" salon suite at Thomas Edison High School.
Thursday is the official Christmas tree lighting at City Hall.
Janelle Burrell has your Thursday morning headlines.
One cleat supports the KB Foundation while the other supports an education foundation supporting Hurts' home state of Texas.
The Kelce brothers covered Irish group The Pogues "Fairytale of New York" on their Christmas album "A Philly Special Christmas Special."
Gov. Phil Murphy is directing the state Board of Utilities to launch a fourth offshore wind proposal early next year.