Boy's New Hands Still Gripping Strong 2 Years After 'Successful Surgery'
A boy who received the world's first double hand transplant is thriving two years after his surgery.
A boy who received the world's first double hand transplant is thriving two years after his surgery.
Twenty-four people in 16 states were infected with a strain of salmonella from March through June in an outbreak linked to microbiology laboratories, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Wednesday. Six people were hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported.
Velez, who is a volunteer companion, says paying it forward is paying off in ways she never imagined.
Some 32 million more people would be uninsured by 2026 if Obamacare were repealed under a new bill unveiled by the Senate Wednesday, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
I find that the most important job I have is often to make certain that patients take correct medications when they leave the hospital.
Atrial Fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm that puts a patient at higher risk for stroke.
This is specifically being tested for use with surgery on the nose and throat.
Do you find that when you walk a few blocks you need to sit down and rest not because you are short of breath but because your legs hurt?
Two Philadelphia hospitals get top safety grades according to a new report.
Some injuries with lasting physical issues may also result in long term emotional problems.
The FDA, in accepting the application, has put the drug Luxturna on a priority status for accelerated review.
It's sound wave therapy routinely used to treat things like tendinitis, but now the technology has been calibrated to treat erectile dysfunction.
For instance we know that alcohol use, especially heavy use, can increase the risk of colorectal and oral cancers, ulcers, osteoporosis and high blood pressure.
An opioid strong enough to sedate an elephant has health officials in the area warning of the dangers.
Back in London, a cyst on Emerson's spine caused a series of debilitating problems.
Pete Rose, a former Philadelphia Phillie who was banned from the MLB for betting on games, died at the age of 83.
The remnants of Hurricane Helene will continue to impact the Philadelphia area Tuesday, but later this week it will be gorgeous.
Hundreds of women and girls gathered Monday to bake a beloved Jewish tradition — challah.
A 29-year-old man working for DoorDash was shot in Philadelphia's East Mount Airy section on Monday, police said.
To keep the Montgomery County shopping mall a family-friendly space, the Willow Grove Park will have a new parental supervision policy for visitors 18 and under starting Tuesday.
To keep the Montgomery County shopping mall a family-friendly space, the Willow Grove Park will have a new parental supervision policy for visitors 18 and under starting Tuesday.
Kelli Amerine wants to raise awareness about psoriasis, which isn't contagious.
The union representing 45,000 dockworkers from Texas to Maine could go on strike on Tuesday, which could halt operations at the Port of Philadelphia.
A group of 31 Girard College ninth graders and three chaperones are still sheltering in place on a mountain in North Carolina, stranded after the damage caused by Hurricane Helene with no clear return date.
PennDOT is widening a section of U.S. 322 in Delaware County to alleviate traffic and decrease the number of accidents.
Hundreds of women and girls gathered Monday to bake a beloved Jewish tradition — challah.
Volunteers with the American Red Cross from the Philadelphia area are headed south to assist with Hurricane Helene relief.
It's officially spooky season! Check out our list of haunted houses in the Philadelphia area. Happy haunting.
Officer Bobby Shisler family and fellow law enforcement gathered in Westville, New Jersey to unveil a memorial honoring the 27-year-old, who died in the line of duty in 2023.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
It's officially spooky season! Check out our list of haunted houses in the Philadelphia area. Happy haunting.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Depression Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
According to AAA, prices at the pump in Delaware have fallen $0.70/gal from this time last year, and experts with GasBuddy say they're the lowest we've seen since 2021.
Kelli Amerine wants to raise awareness about psoriasis, which isn't contagious.
There's a social media fad called "chroming" that a doctor in Pittsburgh wants parents to know about.
The Big Ten Football Conference is hoping to give a big boost to lagging blood donations with a nationwide donation competition.
CyberKnife technology has evolved and can be a quick and easier treatment for our four-legged friends with cancer.
Filling up care packages for families with babies in intensive care, where newborns often teeter between life and death.
The union representing 45,000 dockworkers from Texas to Maine could go on strike on Tuesday, which could halt operations at the Port of Philadelphia.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Nearly 300 Sheetz stores in Pennsylvania are now selling canned cocktails after a new law went into effect.
Food service workers at Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field and the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia went on strike early Monday morning.
Mike Monachetti is proud to be running Mike's Seafood in Sea Isle City's Fish Alley.
PennDOT is widening a section of U.S. 322 in Delaware County to alleviate traffic and decrease the number of accidents.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended into 2025 because of an unexpected structural issue.
Dozens of flights in and out of Philadelphia International Airport were delayed or canceled because of Hurricane Helene Thursday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
Pete Rose, a former Philadelphia Phillie who was banned from the MLB for betting on games, died at the age of 83.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Paul George ditched Los Angeles and decided to help form a new Big Three in Philadelphia with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
Former Sixers center Dikembe Mutombo, whom Daryl Morey called "an amazing human being," has died from brain cancer. He was 58.
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
It's officially spooky season! Check out our list of haunted houses in the Philadelphia area. Happy haunting.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
Question Time is holding a rare U.S. election special in Pennsylvania, and is looking for audience members to participate.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
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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.
A judge denied John Dougherty's motion to move his surrender date on Monday, which means the former Philadelphia labor leader will head to prison on Tuesday to begin his six-year sentence.
Pete Rose, the MLB's all-time hits leader, and three-time World Series champion who helped the Phillies win their first title in 1980, died at the age of 83.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast as Hurricane Helene's remnants continue to impact the Philadelphia region.
Work by the Longshoremen could seize up in Philly and at ports up and down the East Coast if a deal isn't reached by Tuesday.
Hundreds of women and girls came together Monday evening in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, for the Chabad Lubavitch of Camden and Burlington Counties Mega Challah Bake in celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.