Wills Eye hosting vision screening event to help protect vision for diabetic patients
Wills Eye on Diabetes Day is all about early detection and raising awareness, especially for people with diabetes, about the importance of eye exams.
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Wills Eye on Diabetes Day is all about early detection and raising awareness, especially for people with diabetes, about the importance of eye exams.
A special event in Philadelphia about early detection when vision can be preserved and raising awareness especially for people with diabetes that they need to have their eyes checked. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Larry Krasner filed a lawsuit against nearly 20 pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy benefit managers for conspiring to inflate the price of insulin that's used to control blood sugar levels.
A lawsuit filed Monday by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner aims to lower the price of insulin.
Black mothers are two to three times more likely to die during and after pregnancy than White mothers, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
"Food is directly related to both the development and progression of chronic diseases," Dr. Mirsky said. "But it can also be used to prevent the progression and treat chronic diseases as well."
The goal was to raise more than $1.2 million dollars for critical research into Type-1 Diabetes.
The new drug, Zepbound is a rebranded version of the popular Diabetes drug, Mounjaro.
New research says these drugs can cause serious, even deadly side effects.
After three months, all 10 patients of the study were able to stop taking prandial insulin.
Trying to lose weight? Don't rely on non-sugar sweeteners, the World Health Organization advises in newly released guidance.
New findings show that drinking large amounts of sugar sweetened beverages, like soda and fruit drinks, is linked with a higher risk of death and cardiovascular disease for people with diabetes.
The research review in Circulation looked at the combined results of 124 studies with more than 50,000 people.
Tzield could buy years of health for people with Type 1 diabetes without the need for insulin.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
Diabetes is an epidemic in Philadelphia that can cause serious complications, including blindness.
A number of companies who have produced Super Bowl ads for decades aren't doing it this year, but Nick Jonas, a Grammy Award-nominated pop star, is part of a campaign that is using humor and technology to raise awareness about diabetes.
The high prices of insulin is causing some families to take drastic measures to get the lifesaving diabetes medication.
We've all heard exercise helps you live longer.
A study of rats has revealed that artificial sweeteners, commonly used in zero-calorie sodas, actually did as much harm to the body as a high-sugar diet.
A local company that makes and sells insulin pumps has decided to discontinue the product.
It's kind of like bypass surgery without the operation.
Many of these patients were able to come off the chronic medications they were taking to treat their diabetes.
Wounds that won't heal can become a major health risk for diabetics and protecting yourself is the best prevention according to Dr. Nathaniel Holzman, Medical Director of the St. Mary Wound Healing Center in Langhorne. He says patients can help themselves by keeping their diabetes in good control, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and maintaining healthy skin. He says cracks in the skin can allow bacteria to enter which may lead to infection. He also urges people to regularly see a podiatrist for preventative foot care to manage risk factors before wounds occur.
How many spoonfuls of sugar can you have in a day? The World Health Organization advises no more than about 6 teaspoons of added sugar -- less than a can of soda.
Philadelphia native Marvin Harrison Jr., a St. Joseph's Prep product, was drafted 4th overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL draft on Thursday night in Detroit.
The Philadelphia Eagles and wideout A.J. Brown agreed to a three-year, $96 million contract extension on Thursday.
Former Philadelphia police officer Ryan Pownall, who had his murder charges dropped by a judge in 2022, will be reinstated with seniority and full-back pay after he won his arbitration case.
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sandy Sprint Philadelphia 5k run/walk on Saturday.
A teenage girl was abducted Thursday afternoon during a FaceTime call with her mother, Philadelphia police said.
The Philadelphia Eagles and wideout A.J. Brown agreed to a three-year, $96 million contract extension on Thursday.
Philadelphia native Marvin Harrison Jr., a St. Joseph's Prep product, was drafted 4th overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL draft on Thursday night in Detroit.
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
Former Philadelphia police officer Ryan Pownall, who had his murder charges dropped by a judge in 2022, will be reinstated with seniority and full-back pay after he won his arbitration case.
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sandy Sprint Philadelphia 5k run/walk on Saturday.
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sandy Sprint Philadelphia 5k run/walk on Saturday.
A teenage girl was abducted Thursday afternoon during a FaceTime call with her mother, Philadelphia police said.
Rhyuhn Green is headed to The Juilliard School. He's been playing the piano since he was a toddler.
A tractor-trailer struck a fire hydrant, sending a massive stream of water that looked like a geyser in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, around 1 p.m. Thursday.
At least two Princeton University students were arrested Thursday at a pro-Palestinian protest on campus where students began setting up tents.
Opposition is growing in one Atlantic City neighborhood over possibly expanding the area where recreational marijuana businesses can open.
At least two Princeton University students were arrested Thursday at a pro-Palestinian protest on campus where students began setting up tents.
The Penn Relays will bring thousands of athletes in Philadelphia this weekend. If you're heading to Franklin Field, here's what you need to know.
Thursday is cool and cloudy with a few peeks of sunshine later in the day. Temps drop close to freezing Friday morning, but the second half of the weekend kicks off a summerlike warmup.
For the fourth straight year, Jason Kelce will celebrity bartend at the Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, to raise money for the Eagles Autism Foundation.
The Penn Relays will bring thousands of athletes in Philadelphia this weekend. If you're heading to Franklin Field, here's what you need to know.
Thursday is cool and cloudy with a few peeks of sunshine later in the day. Temps drop close to freezing Friday morning, but the second half of the weekend kicks off a summerlike warmup.
Camay De Silva's loved ones gathered at a Wilmington park to remember her and release balloons in her honor.
Wednesday morning's weather in the Philadelphia area starts off with some chances of rain but then likely clears up in the afternoon.
More cases of measles have been reported so far this year, in less than four months, than in all of 2022. As of April 18, 125 cases were reported in 17 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sandy Sprint Philadelphia 5k run/walk on Saturday.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Tick bites can cause a range of illnesses — and as the weather warms up, ticks can be particularly prevalent. Delaware County leaders are working to keep residents aware of the dangers ticks bring.
Pennsylvania has the second highest number of infant botulism cases in the country, many concentrated in Montgomery County.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
Cove Pocono Resorts' two other properties, Cove Haven Resort and Paradise Stream Resort, will remain open despite the closure of the Pocono Palace.
Nine life-sized sculptures made by world-renowned artist Seward Johnson are on loan to Philadelphia's Frankford Avenue in Mayfair until mid-September.
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
"Intercity bus carriers" will be relocating from the Spring Garden Street area of the city as soon as Labor Day, Philadelphia transportation officials told a Northern Liberties neighborhood group.
Three construction workers died on I-83 in York County, Pennsylvania after a truck struck their vehicle in an active work zone, Pennsylvania State Police said.
One person died in a car accident in Pennsauken, Camden County, Tuesday afternoon, Pennsauken police said.
All lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Quakertown have reopened after a dump truck overturned Monday morning, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
Philadelphia native Marvin Harrison Jr., a St. Joseph's Prep product, was drafted 4th overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL draft on Thursday night in Detroit.
The Philadelphia Eagles and wideout A.J. Brown agreed to a three-year, $96 million contract extension on Thursday.
Bryce Harper homered in his return to the lineup following the birth of his third child, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 for their second shutout win in splitting a four-game series.
Jordan Mailata will announce Philadelphia's first-round pick live from his native Australia, while Brandon Graham will reveal one of Eagles' second-round picks, of which they have two.
Bryce Harper returns to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday after missing three games while on MLB's paternity list. Kody Clemens was optioned to Triple A Lehigh Valley.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Play on Philly provides students with ambitious, high-quality music education at almost no cost.
The Iron Menace coaster at Dorney Park takes you 15 stories into the sky before a 95-degree drop tops out at speeds of 64 mph. We got a sneak peek and rode the brand new ride.
Construction is halfway complete on the Lansdowne Theater, the focus of an $18 million restoration project. Once the building reopens, it will serve as a concert hall.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
Mercy Career and Technical High School senior Taylor Houseman was one of two students selected to give a SEPTA bus a brand new look.
Since 1999, thousands have come to the city of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection to celebrate Phlly Black Pride. the organization’s mission is to transform social environments for LGBTQIA+ people of color. Josh Sanders talked with organizers about why this Pride is about honoring generations of the past and elevating generations of the future.
The NBA Playoffs are back in South Philly. As Sixers fans prepare to pack the Wells Fargo Center, they know exactly what's at stake in Thursday's Game 3. Fans are packing into bars and restaurants to watch the game and the NFL draft. Alicia Roberts reports from Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly.
A Philly tradition returns to Franklin Field Thursday as the Penn Relays are underway. Day 1 of the Penn Relays brings athletes, coaches and families from across the world to the city of Brotherly Love. Ray Strickland reports.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.
Eighteen months ago, Atlantic City established a Green Zone in the business and tourism districts on Atlantic and Pacific avenues, which allowed recreational marijuana businesses to open there.