Study: Diabetes, Obesity In Expectant Moms Increases Autism Risk
Diabetes and obesity are at epidemic levels in women of the child bearing age. Now, a new study is linking the two conditions to an increased risk for autism.
Diabetes and obesity are at epidemic levels in women of the child bearing age. Now, a new study is linking the two conditions to an increased risk for autism.
The Zika virus has mothers everywhere concerned about their health, especially the ones with family in South America.
Pennsylvania state health officials held a conference call Friday afternoon on the status of the Zika virus.
The loss of a pet can be devastating and it's often difficult to go back to work right away. Some companies actually give people time off for bereavement.
Word of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan lit a spark in a group West Philadelphia business owners and now their efforts to help have gone viral.
As crews in Brazil spray insecticide to kill the mosquitos that carry the Zika virus, the World Health Organization announced it will hold an emergency meeting Monday to decide if the virus should be declared an international health emergency.
Researchers say a large-scale survey of U.S. adults provided no evidence that levels of depressive symptoms vary from season to season.
The National Medical Association has chosen Philadelphia for its convention and scientific assembly next year.
After a British newspaper published a story over the weekend saying the department distorts lead testing.
The technique, known as 'HIFU', helped many patients in a clinical trial.
A new study challenges a widely held belief that caffeine is bad for your heart.
As many children throughout Philadelphia enjoy that one last sled ride down the Art Museum's snow covered steps before class resumes Wednesday, advocates say some less fortunate students may be suffering.
There's a new batch of fitness apps designed just for women to make weight training less intimidating and easier.
The heavy snow presents many challenges for residents of the region, and shoveling is a big one. Health officials say make sure to listen to your body when digging out of the mess.
Dr. Amish Shah, Gianna's doctor at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, says she is one of about 40 people ever recorded to have this specific condition. Right now, her treatment is chemotherapy once a month.
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.
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 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.