New Study Shows Lasting Effects In Children Who Suffer Concussions
NFL players and other professional athletes get most of the attention for concussions, but a new report from the Journal of Neuroscience says younger athletes are even more at risk.
NFL players and other professional athletes get most of the attention for concussions, but a new report from the Journal of Neuroscience says younger athletes are even more at risk.
Michael Vick did not pass his concussion test, Nick Foles to start against Cowboys.
Michael Vick suffered a "pretty significant' concussion and told the quarterback to stay home Monday and rest.
Coinciding with the start of the NFL season, a new study sheds some light on how dangerous the sport can be for the men who play it for a living.
The NFL has pledged $30 million for medical research to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health.
Abington Memorial Hospital is teaming up with the Abington School District to educate coaches, trainers, health professionals, and other staff about a new Pennsylvania law designed to protect student athletes.
Philadelphia cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha was evaluated for a concussion after colliding with teammate Nate Allen during a training-camp session Monday.
Fred Barnett played for the Philadelphia Eagles until 1995, and retired from the NFL in 1997, but 15 years later, he's still feeling the effects of playing professional football.
James Van Riemsdyk could miss up to two months of action with a broken foot.
Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger will miss the rest of the regular season and playoffs because of severe post-concussion syndrome.
Life with out Pronger? So far this season Chris Pronger has been out with an eye injury, knee injury and a mysterious illness, which now looks like concussion like symptoms.
Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger will be sidelined indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms.
Governor Tom Corbett is expected to sign a bill heading to his desk that will create guidelines for dealing with concussions and head injuries suffered by student athletes in Pennsylvania.
The bill would require that students who show signs of a concussion or brain injury be removed from a game and not allowed to play again until evaluated and cleared by an appropriate medical professional.
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick practiced for a second consecutive day Friday and pronounced himself ready to play against the Giants (1-1) in the Eagles' home opener Sunday, seven days after he left a game against the Falcons with a concussion.
One day after the Eagles lost to Atlanta 35-31 down in Georgia, the team updated the status of quarterback Michael Vick.
The Phillies did the right thing last night taking Chase Utley out of the baseball game after he was hit in the head with a pitch.
If you saw the Eagles vs. Falcons game on Sunday, it was a classic example of how a concussion should be handled.
Multiple airlines that fly in and out of Philadelphia International Airport reported system outages.
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
Friday is shaping up to be a magnificent July day in the Philadelphia region with comfortable temperatures and lower humidity.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
Multiple airlines that fly in and out of Philadelphia International Airport reported system outages.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
A woman who was fatally hit while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square has been identified as Barbara Friedes, a chief resident at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Friday is shaping up to be a magnificent July day in the Philadelphia region with comfortable temperatures and lower humidity.
A 7-month-old baby boy was shot while sitting on the front lawn with his mother and father in Philadelphia's Holmesburg section on Thursday, police said.
Some advocates say the popular bike lane on Spruce Street is too dangerous for cyclists.
A Philadelphia doctor and a patient whose life he saved 30 years ago are teaming up to help others who need organ transplants.
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is working hard to end food insecurity for schoolchildren during summer break. Here's how they're doing it.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will have several meetings to gather public input on the rate increases proposed by Aqua Water and Aqua Wastewater.
A Mays Landing family is mourning the death of a soon-to-be grandfather and hero, who authorities credit for rescuing two boys from drowning at an Atlantic County park.
Atlantic City police said they received a call from a man claiming he had firearms and an explosive device inside the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Thursday night.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
The Humane Society of Atlantic County is looking for a person they believe has dumped four dogs at their Atlantic City shelter in the middle of the night.
Thursday afternoon will see partly cloudy and sunny skies with highs near 86 degrees in Philadelphia, much more seasonable for this time of the year.
Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a Wilmington, Delaware, home, injuring the couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with CBS News Philadelphia.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
With high temps in the upper-90s and increased humidity, an excessive heat warning is in effect through for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until Wednesday morning.
The searing heat is back again, with highs on Monday in the mid and upper 90s.
A Philadelphia doctor and a patient whose life he saved 30 years ago are teaming up to help others who need organ transplants.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Getting around is challenging for Victoria Nedza, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy. But it's getting easier now with her new robotic arm made by the team at Widener University.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
A teenage scoliosis patient reunites with the Philadelphia doctor who restored her mobility through a pioneering surgery.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined.
At 14 years old, Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to appear in Major League Soccer when he entered Wednesday's game at Subaru Park.
The 2024 baseball season is far from over, but if you're already looking ahead, the Philadelphia Phillies' 2025 schedule dropped Thursday.
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens wanted to come out of retirement and help Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in Tampa Bay. But according to Owens, Brady completely ignored his offer.
Pat Williams died from complications related to viral pneumonia.
Cavan Sullivan broke Freddy Adu's record, which was set in 2004, and became the youngest player in MLS history after making his Philadelphia Union debut.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
A singer from South Philadelphia is paying homage to Frank Sinatra by breathing new life into some big band arrangements Sinatra performed live in the 1960s.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
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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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as we get closer to the weekend.
A 30-year-old woman who was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square was identified by family as Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Police said the 7-month-old baby boy was placed in stable condition at the hospital.
The former president closed his speech by again mentioning Saturday's horrible scene.
The Elfra Court Motel in Wildwood, New Jersey, was honored Thursday for being a safe place for Black families in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.