Football is a violent sport. Over the last decade, the NFL has taken many steps to protect players, particularly when it comes to head trauma and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

Football is a violent sport. Over the last decade, the NFL has taken many steps to protect players, particularly when it comes to head trauma and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

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Medical Report: Repeated head trauma increases risk of brain cell degeneration, study says

Doctor Monique Gary, a breast cancer surgeon oncologist, says Still Rise Farms in Perkasie is more like a living and learning laboratory where she’s prioritizing holistic wellness. KYW's Shara Dae Howard tells us she’s working to expand to welcome more youth. 







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Doctor Monique Gary, a breast cancer surgeon oncologist, says Still Rise Farms in Perkasie is more like a living and learning laboratory where she’s prioritizing holistic wellness. KYW's Shara Dae Howard tells us she’s working to expand to welcome more youth. 
 
 
 
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This breast cancer surgeon is creating a sanctuary for her community

State police in New Jersey say they stopped a multi-million dollar cargo theft ring focused on meat, seafood and alcohol. They are calling it Operation Beef Bandits. KYW's Matt Coughlin has the details. 



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State police in New Jersey say they stopped a multi-million dollar cargo theft ring focused on meat, seafood and alcohol. They are calling it Operation Beef Bandits. KYW's Matt Coughlin has the details. 
 
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Police arrest 4 Philly men wanted in NJ cargo theft ring

The recent conviction of Senator Bob Menendez is the latest example of corruption in New Jersey politics. The U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey has launched a new pilot program to protect whistleblowers who come forward to expose criminal activity. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more on this.



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The recent conviction of Senator Bob Menendez is the latest example of corruption in New Jersey politics. The U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey has launched a new pilot program to protect whistleblowers who come forward to expose criminal activity. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more on this.
 
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Medical Report: Repeated head trauma increases risk of brain cell degeneration, study says

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