Three people have been injured in attacks by a pack of dogs reported to be roaming through Fairmount Park early Friday morning, police said. One man was critically injured and …
January 17, 2025
The FDA wants to limit nicotine in cigarettes — a move that could save millions of lives
The Food and Drug Administration proposed a rule this week that could encourage millions of Americans to quit smoking cigarettes — and prevent millions more from ever developing a habit. …
Insomnia drugs improve sleep, but they also may stop a process that helps prevent dementia
Sleep medications help many adults get a full night's sleep, but new research suggests they potentially may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Zolpidem, the sedative in Ambien and other …
When Macy's makes its exit from the Wanamaker Building, it'll take with it racks of clothing, shoes and perfume. But two key features of the space are staying behind: the …
Justin Edwards is not a man of many words, but over the last two weeks the Sixers' undrafted rookie two-way wing has been the subject of countless questions. Edwards, 21, …
With the Philadelphia Eagles set to take on the Los Angeles in the Divisional Round of the playoffs on Sunday, it's a good time to answer some questions, solicited from …
Can't wait for kickoff Sunday afternoon? While we await the start of another Eagles home playoff game — a game that could propel the Birds to the NFC title game …
Throughout her childhood, Julia Lo Cascio dreamed of becoming a pediatrician. So, when applying to medical school, she was thrilled to discover a new, small school founded specifically to train …
Even 1 alcoholic drink a day elevates your cancer risk – a neuroscientist explains the surgeon general’s report
Mounting scientific evidence suggests as little as 1-2 alcoholic drinks per day can increase the likelihood of several cancers. This prompted U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy to release a …
Last year was the world's hottest on record, and Philadelphia's average temperature of 58.8 degrees in 2024 matched 2012 as the city's warmest since the National Weather Service began keeping …