Sleep apnea is on the rise in the United States, and new research suggests people with severe sleep apnea are more at risk of stroke and heart-related issues. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

Sleep apnea is on the rise in the United States, and new research suggests people with severe sleep apnea are more at risk of stroke and heart-related issues. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

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Medical Report: Severe sleep apnea can put you at risk of more serious issues

KYW's Shara Dae Howard sat down with Gregory Massi, a retired Philadelphia police Sergeant who was at ground zero the day the Twin Towers came down.





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KYW's Shara Dae Howard sat down with Gregory Massi, a retired Philadelphia police Sergeant who was at ground zero the day the Twin Towers came down.
 
 
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Retired Philly police sergeant looks back on 'eerie and quiet' experience at ground zero on 9/11

A day after the death of one of their own, Philadelphia police officers joined firefighters in Center City to promote the annual show supporting the families of those killed in the line of duty. KYW's Mike DeNardo was there.







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A day after the death of one of their own, Philadelphia police officers joined firefighters in Center City to promote <a href="http://www.herothrillshow.org/">the annual show</a> supporting the families of those killed in the line of duty. KYW's Mike DeNardo was there.
 
 
 
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Philly first responders remember slain officer Jaime Roman while promoting upcoming Hero Thrill Show

In Delaware County Wednesday, dozens joined in a 9/11 bike ride from Clifton Heights Fire Company to Rose Tree Park, passing EMS, fire and police stations on the way. KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo was there. 



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In Delaware County Wednesday, dozens joined in a 9/11 bike ride from Clifton Heights Fire Company to Rose Tree Park, passing EMS, fire and police stations on the way. KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo was there. 
 
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Medical Report: Severe sleep apnea can put you at risk of more serious issues

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