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Health: NJ Man Goes Through Similar Battle As Actor Michael Douglas

3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more, including a New Jersey patient who’s happy the movie star is raising awareness whether he wants to or not.

2013/06/04

Health: Local Girl’s Life Saved Thanks To Another Family’s Gift Of Life

Two-and-a-half year old Josie Crawn on her mom’s lap is too young to know the lady she’s sitting next to saved her life.

2013/04/10

Health: Tattoo Regret

Tattoo regret; it’s estimated about 100,000 people a year try to get a tattoo removed. But it’s not easy, and can be dangerous, causing permanent skin damage.

2013/04/09

Health: The Shred Diet Challenge Results Are In For SEPTA Workers

By Stephanie Stahl PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The SHRED diet challenge results are in for SEPTA. The group dropped a combined 7,000 pounds in six weeks. Agnes Daniels, a SEPTA project coordinator, is now happy to […]

2013/04/02

Health: Do You Suffer From Cyberchondria?

Getting medical information online is a growing trend that could be dangerous. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl says the condition has its own name.

2013/02/13

Health: Folic Acid May Reduce Risk Of Autism

Reducing the risk of autism with a popular vitamin. New research out is generating a lot of excitement. Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl explains the discovery.

2013/02/13

Health: Bald Power

When it comes to looks, there’s something men can do to make themselves seem more powerful, even more masculine, especially as they get older. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl shows you what it is.

2012/12/13

Health: Warnings About Halloween Decorative Contact Lenses

A renewed Halloween warning, the holiday is just two weeks away. Doctors say an edgy costume trend can be dangerous. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl shows you what to watch out for.

2012/10/18

STUDY: Americans Lie 11 Times A Week

How many times a week do you tell a lie? Research says Americans lie on average 11 times a week.

2012/08/06

Health: Breast Implant Complications

Breast cancer reconstruction often leaves women with disfiguring complications. Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl explains why a growing number are turning to doctors in Philadelphia to fix the problem. We want to warn you, some of the video in this story is graphic.

2012/07/27