Study: BMI Not Accurate When Measuring Health Status
Researchers say more than 50 million Americans who are classified as overweight or obese based on their BMI (body mass index) are actually healthy.
Researchers say more than 50 million Americans who are classified as overweight or obese based on their BMI (body mass index) are actually healthy.
Montgomery County Health Department officials say two Good Samaritans came to the aid of a young girl being attacked by a rabid raccoon.
Every minute a woman is killed by heart disease. Today is "Go Red for Women Day", designed to reverse the deadly trend and promote healthier lives for women of all ages. Now, there is a new advance in treating heart disease.
Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli says despite to potential for harm to pregnant women from the Zika Virus, it is not yet time to cancel the Olympics.
Research shows vitamin D packs a powerful punch for everyone, and it has a variety of health benefits.
Wednesday was National Black HIV and AIDS Awareness Day. In observance of the day, officials in Camden held an event to better educate people on the disease.
There are several developments as concerns grow about the Zika Virus since it was revealed it can be spread sexually and there is one case of that reported in Dallas.
Three of New Jersey's five medical marijuana dispensaries have had their business pages shutdown by Facebook, cutting off what advocates call an integral place for customers to learn about which plant strains best treat their illness and where to find discounts.
Millions of women may be putting their developing babies at risk of fetal alcohol syndrome, according to the CDC. Because of that, it is now advising all women between the ages of 15-44 to avoid alcohol completely if they are not using birth control.
A first of its kind study weighed the benefits of seafood against the harms of Mercury, among a group of 286 elderly people.
The World Health Organization today declared a global health emergency over the explosive spread of the Zika virus, which has been linked to thousands of birth defects.
February 1st marks the beginning of Heart Month, to raise awareness about the leading killer of Americans both in men and women, and hopefully to reverse that trend.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday the most recent illness reported to the agency started on Dec. 1.
He's known for sometimes controversial public health crusades.
Researchers found women who eat high-fiber foods during adolescence and young adulthood may have significantly lower breast cancer risk.
Philadelphia Police said a 16-year-old girl and a 21-year-old man were also shot after four young men opened fire at a group of people on the 600 block of North Franklin Place.
Expect a stellar Sunday with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 70s for much of the Delaware Valley – another great afternoon for baseball at Citizens Bank Park.
Fans weren't happy with Saturday's results, but they're already looking ahead to Game 2 Sunday afternoon.
Looking for a scare? Spooky season has officially commenced in the Philadelphia area and this weekend comes bearing thrills and chills.
Dog lovers and their pets came together for the 18th Annual Mutt Strut to raise money for PAWS, the city's largest nonprofit animal rescue.
Philadelphia Police said a 16-year-old girl and a 21-year-old man were also shot after four young men opened fire at a group of people on the 600 block of North Franklin Place.
Expect a stellar Sunday with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 70s for much of the Delaware Valley – another great afternoon for baseball at Citizens Bank Park.
Week 5's Game of the Week took us to Bucks County for a primetime matchup between two undefeated teams.
Dog lovers and their pets came together for the 18th Annual Mutt Strut to raise money for PAWS, the city's largest nonprofit animal rescue.
Cristopher Sánchez has a new job ahead of his playoff start for the Phillies: dad.
Representatives from the New Jersey Department of Transportation discussed long and short-term solutions for what they call one of the most dangerous stretches in Collingswood.
Looking for a scare? Spooky season has officially commenced in the Philadelphia area and this weekend comes bearing thrills and chills.
This week marks 10 years since the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Camden opened, providing numerous services for people young and old.
The Hollydell Ice Arena and Philadelphia Rebels are auctioning Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's jerseys until Sunday, Oct. 6.
A FedEx delivery tractor-trailer jackknifed on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Thursday morning.
Ticketmaster is claiming some of its customers' digital tickets are being stolen through email scams. Here's what they told CBS News Philadelphia after we reached out.
Dockworkers began picketing at the Port of Philadelphia Tuesday after the International Longshoremen's Association announced the union would go on strike.
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.
Team IMPACT with a connection to Villanova helps children find hope and strength from new connections with college sports teams.
A Montgomery County woman received an organ donation for her second lung transplant with help from the FBI.
A New Jersey breast cancer survivor journeys through Europe's Camino de Santiago.
A new study found many children who have died in car crashes were not sitting in booster seats that could have saved their lives.
New research from the American Cancer Society shows breast cancer deaths are down but cases among young women are up.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
Grocers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey say the dockworker strike could affect the supply chain and cause prices to rise.
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.
Representatives from the New Jersey Department of Transportation discussed long and short-term solutions for what they call one of the most dangerous stretches in Collingswood.
Pennsylvania state troopers are accompanying PennDOT workers in some construction zones to stop unsafe drivers.
A FedEx delivery tractor-trailer jackknifed on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Thursday morning.
Scheduled bridge deck repairs on part of I-76 East will have to wait another weekend because of the Phillies' playoff games.
The emergency number for the Pennsylvania Turnpike is down across the entire commonwealth.
Fans weren't happy with Saturday's results, but they're already looking ahead to Game 2 Sunday afternoon.
Week 5's Game of the Week took us to Bucks County for a primetime matchup between two undefeated teams.
Despite Zack Wheeler holding the Mets scoreless through seven innings, the Phillies lost Game 1 of the NLDS.
Cristopher Sánchez has a new job ahead of his playoff start for the Phillies: dad.
With a 4:08 p.m. start time for Game 1 of the NLDS, Phillies manager Rob Thomson wanted his best defensive combination in the outfield.
Looking for a scare? Spooky season has officially commenced in the Philadelphia area and this weekend comes bearing thrills and chills.
Rock star Bruce Springsteen spoke out in a video and said Trump should be disqualified from ever being president again.
Take a look at the behind-the-scenes story never told of the Jersey Boys musical at the Walnut Street Theatre.
Philadelphia-based shows "Abbott Elementary" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" teased a crossover episode on social media.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
A 17-year-old girl was killed in a triple shooting in North Philadelphia overnight, a large "Vote" banner is on display outside City Hall ahead of the November election, and the Delaware Valley will have more gorgeous weather Sunday before cooler temps move in this week. More on these stories in your Digital Brief for Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024.
Sunday will be another gorgeous, sunny day with highs in the upper 70s after a cooler start. A system moves through overnight that could bring a few stray showers to the Monday morning commute, and looking ahead to the rest of the week, it'll really start to feel like fall with high temperatures only making it into the 60s. Meteorologist Bill Kelly has your forecast.
Owning a pet can be expensive, especially if you end up with unexpected veterinary bills. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson has more on what animal owners can do to avoid those extra vet costs and keep pets safe.
Police said a 17-year-old girl was killed and two more people were hurt, including another teenager, after a group of young men fired multiple shots at a housing development on the 600 block of North Franklin Place in North Philadelphia.
A clear and cool overnight with lows in the 40s and 50s will lead to another stellar day Sunday, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 70s for much of the Delaware Valley. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.