Women Of Reproductive Age Prescribed Opioids At Alarming Rate
A new study finds nearly 4 or 10 women of reproductive age and 30% of women with private insurance filled an opioid prescription between 2008-2012.
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A new study finds nearly 4 or 10 women of reproductive age and 30% of women with private insurance filled an opioid prescription between 2008-2012.
A pregnancy discrimination case is in front of the Supreme Court and its outcome could affect women across the country. A former UPS worker says she was forced into taking unpaid leave when she became pregnant.
Sunscreen. It's just another thing to add to the list of products that could be affecting human fertility.
According to studies, when moms-to-be ate apples during pregnancy, their children had lower rates of asthma.
When the economy tanks, women have fewer babies. But what happens in the following years, when conditions improve?
There is no doubt that the flu vaccine lowers the risk of hospital admissions and death for pregnant women.
Uh-oh. It may be time to add two more chemicals to the list of things for pregnant women to avoid.
In recent years, there has been a trend toward so-called 'convenience' C-sections done for non-medical reasons. These procedures are frowned upon and cause for concern.
A birth plan is a written summary of what you want during your labor and delivery. It is a great idea. Here are some tips.
Wanna-be moms now have science on their side when it comes to their need to de-stress.
The reason that accutane is left as a last resort is because it is a very potent but potentially dangerous drug.
The study also found that the rate of "nonindicated" births before 39 weeks was 86% higher in 2009 than in 1995.
Longevity and having children later in life might have something to do with one another.
Men looking to have a child might want to cut down on their cell phone use – or at least refrain from putting their phone in their pants pocket.
Physicians at Abington Memorial Hospital are advocating pregnant women between 27 and 33 weeks gestation receive a whooping cough vaccine.
If, as a new mother, you are depressed or anxious to the point where it is affecting your ability to care for the baby or if you feel you may harm your baby, seek help immediately.
Having trouble getting pregnant may be the first sign of endometriosis, and we're not sure of the exact cause, although pain medicines and hormones can help.
According to a study out of Canada, women who are pregnant are at greater risk of having automobile accidents.
Baby-friendly programs are meant to encourage new mothers to breastfeed - and there are many good reasons - but it's not for everyone.
Can a pregnant woman ban the father of their soon-to-be-born child from the delivery room?
A piece published in the U.K.'s The Telegraph claims "social surrogacy" – or choosing to have another woman carry a baby that's genetically yours to term based on personal reasons rather than medical necessity – is on the rise in the U.S.
Philadelphia employers have just a few days to inform workers about a new anti-discrimination law focused on women who are pregnant or new mothers.
Simon & Schuster author Linda Geddes explores and debunks common baby and pregnancy myths here.
Acetaminophen is being linked to ADHD, according to a new study released today. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl is here with more about the growing number of problems associated with the popular over-the-counter pain reliever.
Is it illegal to rub a pregnant woman's belly?
The Eagles' reported new offensive line coach has connections to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and D-coordinator Vic Fangio.
Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
Police say an argument inside a bar in the 2500 block of North 2nd Street in North Philadelphia led to a critical shooting.
The FBI says it is taking two emails seriously, including what appears to be a ransom note with a second deadline set for later on Monday.
A Pennsylvania woman spent seven months fighting to get more than $4,000 in unauthorized withdrawals reversed by her bank.
The Eagles' reported new offensive line coach has connections to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and D-coordinator Vic Fangio.
Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
Police say an argument inside a bar in the 2500 block of North 2nd Street in North Philadelphia led to a critical shooting.
The FBI says it is taking two emails seriously, including what appears to be a ransom note with a second deadline set for later on Monday.
A Pennsylvania woman spent seven months fighting to get more than $4,000 in unauthorized withdrawals reversed by her bank.
Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
Police say an argument inside a bar in the 2500 block of North 2nd Street in North Philadelphia led to a critical shooting.
A Pennsylvania woman spent seven months fighting to get more than $4,000 in unauthorized withdrawals reversed by her bank.
As parents navigate social media and the age of constant information, A Book A Day is using books to help kids better understand the world around them.
A 32-year-old Philadelphia man was charged with killing his girlfriend on Outlook Lane in Levittown on Sunday, police said.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
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 new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
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.
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.
The Eagles' reported new offensive line coach has connections to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and D-coordinator Vic Fangio.
Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, has died. He was 62.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Tyrese Maxey will be the first Philadelphia 76ers player to compete in the 3-Point Contest since Kyle Korver in 2005.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
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.
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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.
The Philadelphia Phillies equipment trucks have made it to Clearwater, Florida! Phillies will play their first spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, Feb. 21.
A house in Milmay, New Jersey was left charred and gutted after a fire broke out around 5 a.m. Monday. Officials said no one was hurt.
Monday got off to another frigid start around the Delaware Valley with morning temps in the single digits and wind chills below zero. Winds calm down today and the region will have plenty of sunshine before temperatures warm into the 40s tomorrow, closer to normal for this time of year.
A woman in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, spent seven months fighting to get more than $4,000 in unauthorized withdrawals reversed from Wells Fargo — and only made progress after contacting CBS News Philadelphia's In Your Corner.
Less than 14% of the nearly 400,000 immigrants arrested by ICE during President Trump's first year back in the White House had charges or convictions for violent criminal offenses, according to data in an internal Department of Homeland Security document obtained by CBS News.