NFL Should Crackdown On Performance Enhancing Drugs
As the NFL looks to make the game safer, one key step that may need to be bolstered is to have rigorous rules and severe penalties for the use of performance enhancing drugs.
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As the NFL looks to make the game safer, one key step that may need to be bolstered is to have rigorous rules and severe penalties for the use of performance enhancing drugs.
More than 7,000 lacrosse enthusiasts from around the country, in Philadelphia for a national convention, are learning about a new device designed to signal a bad hit to the head.
St. Joseph University's Head Coach Phil Martelli is the first to tell you, he's no medical expert, but as keynote speaker, he wanted to send a message that his job isn't just trying to win on the court.
Autopsies have been performed on many NFL players and others with head trauma and have uncovered chronic traumatic encephalitis as a result of repeated concussions.
At Bryn Mawr Rehab, a concussion patient uses a vision training board by slapping at lights as they flash randomly.
A concussion is a brain injury sustained during a blow to the head. Symptoms can include, headache, lack of concentration, nausea, vomiting and changes in personality.
The NFL and former players must try to negotiate a dispute over whether complaints about concussion-related injuries belong in court or in arbitration, a federal judge said Monday.
According to a Canadian study of almost 3000 teenagers, 20% of them said they had traumatic brain injury.
About 3.8 million sports-related concussion-type injuries occur in the US each year, with very few of those who suffer them ever getting checked out at hospital.
Some players are suffering from dementia or depression, and fault the league for rushing them back on the field.
A pair of wrongful-death lawsuits over the suicide of Pro Bowler Junior Seau have been consolidated with NFL concussion litigation in Philadelphia.
Not surprisingly, we've learned that school sports aren't always fun. Fortunately, the Youth Sports Safety Alliance has proposed some major safety changes.
I was particularly saddened to see that Alex Karras, who passed last week, had developed dementia late in life. The risks of playing football are too great to ignore.
The Strath Haven girls' soccer team opened its season in Downingtown against Bishop Shanahan, wearing head gear.
Lawyers for former NFL players plan to file a single lawsuit Thursday consolidating scores of complaints brought against the league in the past year accusing the NFL of concealing information linking football-related head injuries to permanent neurological problems.
Soldiers exposed to bomb blasts and athletes who have been repeatedly hit in the head show similar, long-lasting brain injuries.
Researchers believe the youngsters should have some of the same medical examinations and interventions as older football players.
Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital in Malvern is spending $1-million on an expansion program and one part of that is more space and new facilities for its outpatient center for brain injuries and other neurological disorders.
Governor Corbett will hold a ceremonial bill signing today for a measure passed by the legislature that will create new procedures for handling concussions suffered by student athletes.
There is a controversial study from the University of California at Davis which looks at brain shrinkage.
Have you heard the story of Dave Duerson? He was a pro football player and Walter Payton Man of the Year Award Winner who took his own life earlier this year.
Pennsylvania lawmakers will try again to pass legislation aimed at protecting student athletes who've suffered concussions.
A local researcher is working on software that can analyze brain waves and diagnose brain health.
With the sharp increase in recent years of sports-related injuries for student-athletes, representative Timothy Bishop of New York, part of the House Education and Labor Committee, is sponsoring a bill requiring schools to develop a plan for concussion safety and management.
The Philadelphia Phillies have no plans to pitch prized prospect Andrew Painter in spring training games as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
The Philadelphia Phillies and right-handed pitcher Joe Ross finalized a one-year contract on Monday.
A convicted Philadelphia mass murderer and drug lord is off death row after President Biden announced he's reclassifying the sentences of 37 people in federal prison to life without parole.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Some Philadelphia residents said they're unsure about when trash collection is in their neighborhoods.
The Philadelphia Phillies have no plans to pitch prized prospect Andrew Painter in spring training games as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
The Philadelphia Phillies and right-handed pitcher Joe Ross finalized a one-year contract on Monday.
A convicted Philadelphia mass murderer and drug lord is off death row after President Biden announced he's reclassifying the sentences of 37 people in federal prison to life without parole.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Some Philadelphia residents said they're unsure about when trash collection is in their neighborhoods.
A convicted Philadelphia mass murderer and drug lord is off death row after President Biden announced he's reclassifying the sentences of 37 people in federal prison to life without parole.
Some Philadelphia residents said they're unsure about when trash collection is in their neighborhoods.
On this week's Spreading the Love, we head to Old City where a local artist captures stunning close-up shots of everyday Philadelphians whose faces have now been featured worldwide.
At the SEPTA Store you'll find typical gift shop items like sweatshirts, cups and hats, along with nostalgic items, from train and trolley models to books on SEPTA's history.
Lows Monday morning are expected to be in the single digits across the Philadelphia region Monday.
The sole winner of a $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot has begun the process of collecting the prize, the New Jersey Lottery said Monday.
Lows Monday morning are expected to be in the single digits across the Philadelphia region Monday.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
The season of giving is on full display after a fire tore through a Camden County police officer's home this week.
Lows Monday morning are expected to be in the single digits across the Philadelphia region Monday.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
Snow and rain are falling in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
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New federal regulations are in effect for U.S. airlines, meaning faster, easier refunds for flight cancelations or significant disruptions if you choose not to be rebooked.
Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station were packed with travelers Sunday and Monday.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
The Philadelphia Phillies have no plans to pitch prized prospect Andrew Painter in spring training games as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
The Philadelphia Phillies and right-handed pitcher Joe Ross finalized a one-year contract on Monday.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
The Philadelphia Eagles fell to the Commanders, 36-33, Sunday in Washington.
Jalen Hurts left the Philadelphia Eagles' game at the Washington Commanders with a concussion.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
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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.
Pennsylvania agriculture officials on Monday joined Santa Claus to announce that the reindeer are cleared for their big flight on Christmas Eve.
Customers lined up at Czerw's in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood to pick up Polish food for the holidays.
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $970 million. The next drawing is Tuesday.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences, commuting their sentences to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Kaboni Savage, convicted of killing multiple people in Philadelphia, is one of them.
Following a day of suspended service to New York on Sunday, Amtrak troubles continued into Monday. By midday, more than a dozen trains had been canceled and even more travelers faced hours-long delays.