WHO chief says "work not over" after evacuation of hantavirus-stricken ship
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
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The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Baby foods may be less healthy than you think. Researchers at the George Institute for Global Health analyzed more than 650 commercially-produced infant and toddler foods. They didn't release product names. But they found nearly 60% of the foods, failed to meet nutritional standards set by the World Health Organization.
Researchers analyzed 651 commercially produced infant and toddler foods across 10 different grocery chains in the U.S., finding nearly 60% failed to meet nutritional standards.
Representatives from Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP have been independently reviewing New Jersey's COVID-19 response without any interference from the state since November 2022. Monday, March 11, 2024 marks four years since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 emergency a pandemic.
To mark World Cancer Day this Sunday, a new study from the World Health Organization states the majority don't spend enough on cancer care and treatment.
World leaders and health experts gathered at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos to discuss a hypothetical disease X pandemic.
The World Health Organization is weighing in on aspartame, an artificial sweetener used in thousands of food and drink products.
The World Health Organization says COVID-19 is no longer a global emergency but the coronavirus is here to stay.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
The World Health Organization declared an end to the global COVID-19 emergency, but said countries should not let down their guard.
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
Anti-vaccination groups are being blamed for outbreaks of measles, which are growing.
The World Health Organization classifies processed meat as carcinogenic to humans in the same category as cigarettes and red meat as probably carcinogenic to humans.
Basically, if you're going to enjoy the sun, you need to be careful. Tens of thousands of people die each year from too much sun.
For several years now health officials have been issuing warnings about indoor tanning beds and it appears teens may be paying attention.
According to a new study, if we did this, we could avoid 1.65 million deaths related to high blood pressure.
The CDC and WHO claim they are hard at work tracking 100 people that may have come in contact with the deadly MERS virus.
According to WHO's first-ever global report on antibiotic resistance, antimicrobial resistance is no longer just a threat – it's happening in every region of the world, and it could pose a major public health risk.
The US Customs and Border Protection agency has been busy intercepting packages at Philadelphia International Airport over the last week.
While scientists have previously shown high sugar intake ups a person's risk of cardiovascular disease, the new study is the first to link sugar consumption to death.
As hundreds of thousands of refugees from the civil war in Syria are fleeing to Europe, the concern is they could bring polio with them.
Without smoke, e-cigarettes are potentially safer than cigarettes and could help smokers quit but the studies are just starting.
The World Health Organization recommends that women breastfeed for the first six months of life. But what do most women do?
You may not be able to wash your hands of this movie for quite a while.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering legislation that would make indoor tanning salons off-limits to young people.
One person is in custody after a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia hospitalized five people including four young children Friday evening.
A fire tore through an ice cream truck at at Penn Treaty Park Friday afternoon, leaving the driver with minor burns, emergency officials say.
The Sixers are reportedly hiring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as the team's president of basketball operations, sources say.
Delaware State Police's Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl found in her bedroom in Smyrna.
The FDA approved an inhaled needle-free insulin and a Delaware County teenager was part of the four year clinical trial.
One person is in custody after a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia hospitalized five people including four young children Friday evening.
A fire tore through an ice cream truck at at Penn Treaty Park Friday afternoon, leaving the driver with minor burns, emergency officials say.
The Sixers are reportedly hiring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as the team's president of basketball operations, sources say.
In an effort to ease the flow of traffic around the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, organizers unveiled a map of multiple lots surrounding the Belmont Plateau.
Delaware State Police's Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl found in her bedroom in Smyrna.
One person is in custody after a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia hospitalized five people including four young children Friday evening.
A fire tore through an ice cream truck at at Penn Treaty Park Friday afternoon, leaving the driver with minor burns, emergency officials say.
The Sixers are reportedly hiring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as the team's president of basketball operations, sources say.
The FDA approved an inhaled needle-free insulin and a Delaware County teenager was part of the four year clinical trial.
ChristianaCare is preparing to open its first microhospital in Delaware County, a $51 million facility in Aston designed to help address the region's healthcare gaps following the collapse of Crozer Health.
A 12-year-old boy in South Jersey is fighting for his life after being hit with a baseball in the neck earlier this week.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Farm Truck Brewing and CBS News Philadelphia are collaborating on a new beer for the summer called Breaking Brews.
A trip to the Jersey Shore is getting more expensive, and that could put more travelers at risk. Here are red flags to look for this summer.
Crews responded to a fire at a Camden scrap yard that has been the source of multiple fires that spewed foul-smelling smoke around the region.
Delaware State Police's Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl found in her bedroom in Smyrna.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
The FDA approved an inhaled needle-free insulin and a Delaware County teenager was part of the four year clinical trial.
ChristianaCare is preparing to open its first microhospital in Delaware County, a $51 million facility in Aston designed to help address the region's healthcare gaps following the collapse of Crozer Health.
Shakirah Duckett sees promising results from a clinical trial three years after her lung cancer diagnosis.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
A former Eagles cheerleader is honored for her work as her husband's caregiver after his diagnosis with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
The Sixers are reportedly hiring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as the team's president of basketball operations, sources say.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey has plenty to celebrate this year and can now add one of the biggest milestones of all: becoming a girl dad.
The Phillies' Bryce Harper's unique toothbrushing technique is a viral sensation, but experts don't recommend it.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Siafa Lewis is live at the King of Prussia Town Center with a look at some of the dishes available.
Cirque du Soleil is back in the Philadelphia area, bringing "LUZIA" under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks until June 7. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich gets an inside look at the production.
June marks National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and our Dan Snyder shows us how one group is looking to help curb gun violence in Philadelphia, one corner at a time.
A Delaware County, Pennsylvania, teenager participated in the clinical trial for Afrezza, a needle-free, inhaled insulin that was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
CBS News Philadelphia's Liz Crawford spoke exclusively to 12-year-old Xavier's father after an accident on the baseball field left the boy in serious condition.