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Philly deserves better schools. Temple is all in.
By Monika Williams Shealey
So, here’s my pledge to Philadelphia, and to its public schools: At Temple, we are all in.
Translation lets you change your mind: On Dino Buzzati’s ‘The Stronghold’
By Caterina Domeneghini
Lawrence Venuti, a translator and professor of English at Temple University, has taken up Buzzati’s most acclaimed and elusive work to give it a...
Air quality improving but still poses a health risk
Dr. Jamie Garfield, a professor of thoracic medicine and surgery at the Temple Lung Center, said a number of her patients have told her that it's...
Local expert speaks on Pope Francis' health problems
Dr. Juan Lucas Poggio, professor of Surgery and division chief of Colorectal Surgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and...
Bringing awareness to consequences of depression, anxiety in patients with COPD
By Isabella Hornick
“Anxiety and depression are often underrecognized or underappreciated because as clinicians caring for those with COPD, we tend to focus on [...
Americans are waiting longer and longer to get married
By DANIEL DE VISÉ
“The timetable of young adulthood has been pushed forward, and the single transitional event that has been pushed forward the most is marriage,”...
Here’s what will revolutionize cancer care in the next 10 years, according to Fox Chase Cancer Center CEO Robert Uzzo
By Sarah Gantz
Blood tests that detect cancer, surgery without a single incision, an alternative to chemo derived from our own immune system: These are some of...
Tiny valves making a big difference for emphysema patients at Temple Lung Center
By 6ABC Digital Staff
Through a long, lighted tube, tiny valves are implanted in airways to block off diseased sections.
"It's anywhere from 1 to 6, depending on...
Brad Pitt Explains Why So Many People Think He's 'Egotistical'
By Diana Kurzeja
Brad Pitt continues to have a thriving career by starring in and producing movies, but he has admitted that the worry of how people perceive his...
Moms, Quit Worrying About Your Grown-Ass Sons Finding Love
By SANDY HINGSTON
Laurence Steinberg, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Temple University, happens to have a new book out, You and Your Adult Child: How...
Rahul Gandhi in US: Why Indian politicians woo the diaspora
By Savita Patel
But projecting a reputation on the upswing will be "a tall task" for Mr Gandhi, says Temple University's Sanjoy Chakravorty, co-author of The...
Legendary sports journalist has mastered the art of storytelling
By Charles Hallman
The Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) in April named Claire Smith their 2023 Red Smith Award winner. She is the first Black woman and the...
When fashion meets activism: how a Philly entrepreneur is saving the world one stitch at a time
By Sabrina Boyd-Surka
B Lab, the company that certifies B Corps, is based in Paoli, Pennsylvania. They started in 2006 by reaching out to small Philly businesses who...
Some Taylor Swift fans say they've had 'post-concert amnesia;' Temple doctor says it's a thing
"It's actually a neurologic phenomenon that can happen in any heightened emotional state," said Leah Croll, a neurologist at Temple University. "...
FDA Issues Warning About Off-Brand Versions of Ozempic and Wegovy The FDA has issued a warning about GLP-1 drugs made in compoun
By Julia Ries
David Lebo, PhD, RPh, a professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Temple University’s School of Pharmacy, says that compounding should never be used...
Rastafari gain sacramental rights to marijuana in Antigua and Barbuda, celebrate freedom of worship
By Luis ANDRES HENAO
Jamaica, and most recently, the U.S. Virgin Islands granted sacramental rights to cannabis. But Charles Price, a professor at Philadelphia’s...
Why '20 percent down' is a home-buying myth in 2023
By Erica Hawbaker
Buyers seeking a conventional loan will need to have a credit score of 620 or higher, pay a PMI for anything less than 20% down and have a debt-to...
Black Clergy of Philadelphia hosting summit on violence
By Sherry Stone
“We are here to support the Mayor’s Office of Community Engagement,” said Andrea Swan of Temple University’s Office of Community Affairs and...
Scandal over son’s house party lands Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida in hot water
By CHAD DE GUZMAN
Despite the backlash, however, Kishida is likely to emerge unscathed, says Jeff Kingston, director of Asian studies at Tokyo’s Temple University...
Temple University offers students college credit for helping as lifeguards. Here’s how to apply
By TaRhonda Thomas
“Temple University reached out and said, ‘We have a crazy idea, what would you say if we gave college credits to Temple students who became...
Temple University should include North Philly community in its new safety plan, proposed City Council resolution says
By MAGGIE MANCINI
Temple University should partner with its surrounding community in implementing a new public safety plan following an increase...
Pros and cons of online apps for prescription meds | Opinion
By JULES LIPOFF
“I remain concerned but cautiously optimistic about the future of DTC telemedicine companies. Traditional in-person medical care has plenty of...
As Belarus prepares to host Russian nukes, what is Putin’s aim?
By GABRIEL DOMINGUEZ
“Russia’s main goal is to discourage Western support for Ukraine,” said James D.J. Brown, a professor of political science at...
Police agencies are desperate to hire. But they say few want the job
By Robert Klemko
Criminal justice expert Cheryl Irons of Temple University said two camps emerge in her classroom after each high-profile police...
Doctor jumps into action to save woman's life during live Philadelphia Ballet performance
By Alicia Vitarelli
Exactly two weeks ago this Friday, a Wynnewood woman was watching the Philadelphia Ballet perform at the Academy of Music when she passed out....
Mitch Morgan, Main Line-based entrepreneur and Temple board chairman, among investors in Josh Harris’ bid for Washington Command
By Joseph N. DiStefano
The group that plans to buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders for $6.05 billion, led by private equity billionaire, Penn grad and Sixers co-owner...