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 public is asked to avoid the area of the Walmart off of Route 38 in Lumberton, New Jersey.
Tuesday in the Philadelphia region is a NEXT Weather Alert Day as several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected.
City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, police and other community members were in Southwest Philly Monday night for a "Peace Not Guns" canvass.
Trea Turner hit two homers, including the 200th of his career, and drove in five runs, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first case of measles in the state in more than a decade.
The public is asked to avoid the area of the Walmart off of Route 38 in Lumberton, New Jersey.
Tuesday in the Philadelphia region is a NEXT Weather Alert Day as several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected.
City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, police and other community members were in Southwest Philly Monday night for a "Peace Not Guns" canvass.
Trea Turner hit two homers, including the 200th of his career, and drove in five runs, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first case of measles in the state in more than a decade.
City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, police and other community members were in Southwest Philly Monday night for a "Peace Not Guns" canvass.
A man was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia Monday afternoon, police said.
Two groups in the Philadelphia area are helping cats and dogs from Texas find forever homes.
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.
An investigation is underway after Delaware County Sheriff Siddiq Kamara received a racist voicemail with graphic threats.
The public is asked to avoid the area of the Walmart off of Route 38 in Lumberton, New Jersey.
A 41-year-old woman died in a crash after fleeing a traffic stop with a 5-year-old child inside in Mantua Township Sunday night, officials said.
Two groups in the Philadelphia area are helping cats and dogs from Texas find forever homes.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
New age requirements, licensing rules and penalties for violations for e-bikes and electric scooters take effect in New Jersey on Sunday.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first case of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Delaware State Police are investigating a death after a man's body was found in a retention pond near Christiana Hospital in Newark.
Body-worn camera videos from the night Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware, were released by state and local officials Thursday.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first case of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
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.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Trea Turner hit two homers, including the 200th of his career, and drove in five runs, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The Phillies will be throwing it back to the late 1930s and early 1940s during next month's Field of Dreams game in Iowa.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
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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.
Nikki Dementri shows us how Seth Berkowitz started the Insomnia Cookies business from inside his dorm room way back in 2003 in this Founded In Philly.
A 9-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy were killed when they were thrown from a boat after it struck a channel marker on the Intracoastal Waterway.
The throwback jerseys are inspired by the uniforms the Phillies wore from 1939 to 1941.
Police say the teen was on the overhead tracks near Welsh Road and Grant Avenue in Bustleton when he was hit Monday night.
Police are asking the public to avoid the area of the Walmart off Route 38.