New Method For Detecting, Monitoring Prostate Cancer Being Tested
A million men are biopsied for prostate cancer each year according to Dr. Ethan Halpern, co-director of the Thomas Jefferson prostate diagnostic center.
A million men are biopsied for prostate cancer each year according to Dr. Ethan Halpern, co-director of the Thomas Jefferson prostate diagnostic center.
New Jersey health officials have linked four more fungal meningitis cases to a nationwide outbreak caused by a potentially tainted medication.
A bigger walk year after year. This go around, 700 walkers on 45 teams. The goal, to raise $250,000 for research to treat and cure retinal degenerative diseases.
St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne has been recognized as a Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures, making the suburban hospital among the top 18 percent of Joint Commission accredited hospitals who reported core measure performance data for 2011.
3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl reveals the light bulb's potential dark side.
A new study suggests that when people are under stress their memory might improve.
New Jersey is now reporting two cases of fungal meningitis related to steroid injections.
This was far more than a bingo game under a tent. The idea here was to promote healthy living among the senior set.
She calls herself "Black Madam," but prosecutors call her a killer.
This time of year, it's one of the most common questions I get in the office: "the weather's changing and I don't feel well. Is that a result of the weather?"
The Women's Care facility is directed at patients caring for families, working and trying to fit in all their own doctor's appointments.
In addition to the latest science-based research on food and nutrition; those at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' event will also learn about the latest products from hundreds of exhibitors.
The New Jersey State Senate has approved an online health exchange program to comply with requirements under "Obamacare." That's not to say that plan will go into effect, though.
New Jersey's Health Commissioner has identified the six healthcare facilities that dispensed medication that has been associated with a deadly outbreak of non contagious fungal meningitis. Two of them are located in South Jersey.
Pennsylvania families with children who have mental or physical disabilities are off the hook for a planned Medicaid co-payment requirement -- for now, at least.
The Philadelphia region can expect the coldest temperatures of the season so far on Monday morning.
Philadelphia Police reopened Broad Street near Pattison Avenue after blocking off the road early Monday due to an assault investigation.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who campaigned in the Delaware Valley last week, spoke at a Philadelphia church Sunday morning before holding a rally later tonight.
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is opening registration Monday for drivers to win a five-digit, numbers only tag.
With nine days until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.
Police in Willow Grove shot a man who raised a gun during a domestic call, the district attorney said.
Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating after a woman's body was found wrapped in a blanket and towel in a Crescentville garage.
Philadelphia fans cheered the Birds to victory from a watch party at the Linc that featured a legendary former Eagle.
State police are investigating after the Montgomery County Republican Committee Headquarters received a bomb threat Saturday that forced them to close early for the day.
Transport Workers Union Local 234 said its members voted to go on strike if the union and SEPTA can't reach a deal on their contract by midnight on Nov. 7, 2024.
The Philadelphia region can expect the coldest temperatures of the season so far on Monday morning.
Sunday was dry and chilly with temperatures in the upper 50s to near 60s but will get even colder tonight when freeze and frost warnings go into effect.
Teens from 13 to 18 are learning how to build an airplane through a program called Teen Aviation of New Jersey in Medford.
Five people were displaced and one firefighter was rescued after crews battled a 2-alarm house fire in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Here's a guide on how to vote early in person in New Jersey and Delaware.
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is opening registration Monday for drivers to win a five-digit, numbers only tag.
Here's a guide on how to vote early in person in New Jersey and Delaware.
Windy and dry conditions, plus a lack of rain for nearly a month, are creating high fire danger across the Philadelphia region.
The Philadelphia area is still in extreme fire danger as we have now gone 26 days with no measurable rainfall.
Drought continues to worsen across the region and now it'll take nearly a foot of rainfall to pull us out of the drought by next year.
Doctors say the dry weather is impacting people with respiratory diseases like asthma.
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.
The cousins were born just a day apart – just like their mothers.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
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."
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards has announced she will step down from that position next month.
New Jersey residents spoke out at a public meeting in Palmyra to discuss safety and reliability issues following the deadly River Line crash.
A fatal three-car collision closed both lanes of the George C. Platt Bridge in southwest Philadelphia early Monday.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Nick Suzuki and Brendan Gallagher each had a goal and an assist, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Sunday night.
Tyrese Maxey scored 10 of Philadelphia's 13 overtime points and finished with a season-high 45 as the 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers.
The Philadelphia Eagles took home their third consecutive win against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium Sunday afternoon, bringing the team's record to 5-2.
Holden Trent, a goalkeeper of the Philadelphia Union has died at 25, the team announced on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Flyers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 7-5 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
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Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Here's a list of events to celebrate Halloween in the Philadelphia area this weekend if you dare...
Merchantville, New Jersey goes all out for Halloween – even changing its name.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is opening registration for drivers to win low-digit tags on Monday, Oct. 28, aka "Tag-A-Palooza." The lottery gives registered drivers in the state a chance to win a five-digit, numbers only tag for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, recreational trailers, motorcycles and more.
A woman's body was found wrapped in a blanket and towel in a garage in the city's Crescentville neighborhood, Philadelphia police said. Police initially responded to the 5900 block of Elsinore Street Saturday because of a missing person report; police said they later returned to a house in the area where they found the woman's body.
Vice President Kamala Harris made three campaign stops in Philadelphia Sunday, ending with a rally in North Philly. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump spoke at a rally in New York City.
A freeze warning is in effect across much of the Philadelphia region, and Monday brings the coldest morning yet this season. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Police shot and killed a Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, man who was holding a gun during a domestic call Sunday morning, the Montgomery County district attorney said.