Study: Obesity Rates Highest Among Transportation Workers
Transportation workers have the highest obesity rate, at more than 36 percent, followed by manufacturing and production workers at 30 percent.
Health: Most Sunscreens Don’t Provide Good Protection
Does your sunscreen live up to its promise? A consumer watchdog group says most don't. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie...
Health: New Way To Drop Belly Fat
The secret to dropping belly fat, just in time for swim suit weather. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl shows you.
Health: New Technology Makes Dentist Visit Easier
Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl is On Your Side with a new high tech way to get problems fixed in hours, instead of days, with...
Health: New Experimental Blood Pressure Treatment
3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on how local doctors are testing a device they hope will be more...
CBS Local Health News
Local Nonprofit Group Helping Student Athletes Get Screened For Cardiac Problems
“It’s the undisputable, number one cause of death of student athletes,” Darren Sudman says. “We can’t just look at them and assume their heart is fine.”
CDC Research Shows Majority Of Public Pools Contaminated By Feces
Public pools will soon be opening up for the season, but there’s some disgusting new research you might want to consider before you dive in.
Study: Fast Food Nutrition Has Improved Only Marginally
Think fast food has gotten healthier? You might want to put down those coconut oil-fried, sea salt-coated french fries and think again.
Students At West Chester Get Unexpected Results In DNA Tests
America has been called a melting pot or an ethnic stew but that often refers to masses of people. DNA testing can show it applies on the individual level as well.
Montco Mom Says Angelina Jolie’s Decision Was Hers, Too
Sandy Cohen of Lafayette Hill, Pa., says she never regretted her decision to get preventive mastectomies — both for herself and her children.
Dr. McDonough: Jolie Double Mastectomy ‘Courageous’ Decision
Jolie reveals in a New York Times Op-Ed this morning that she came to the decision after her doctors discovered she has the BRCA1 gene mutation.
WebMD Health News
Antibiotics May Relieve Back Pain Symptoms
Taking antibiotics could relieve symptoms of chronic lower back pain, according to a new study.
Confused By Health Care Marketplaces? Help Is Coming
Under the Affordable Care Act, people and small businesses will be able to purchase insurance through a Marketplace.
Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy: Q&A
Mutations in certain genes raise the risk of breast cancer by as much as 80 percent, experts say.
