i'm stephanie stahl, cbs-3, "eyewitness news." >> and on my first cup myself. good news there. cbs-3 summer fest in phoenixville this week, see the history of the town coming up. >> and the iconic run vittoria woodill experienced first-hand, why hundreds line up to do it. we're back in a moment. it pushes us. we push back. challenging conventional thinking. finding smarter solutions. that's what makes cancer treatment centers of america one of the leaders in precision cancer treatment. using tools like advanced genomic testing and immunotherapy to bring more options to our patients. cancer treatment centers of america. we're not just fighting cancer any more. we're outsmarting it. visit cancercenter.com/outsmart to learn more. >> welcome back, cbs-3 hit the road celebrating summer a he and everything our region has to offer. and headed to phoenixville, a town that's seen a resurgence every late, but the town has never forgotten its past. >> this bustling borough once an industrial powerhouse, made every nail, pottery, steel, and in the g the heat from the iron works blast furna

health reporter stephanie stahl breaks down what is good and bad about renewing those water bottles. >>> we will show so that have not been touched in decade, crazy discovery of aged wine, where it was found and what happens next when we come right back, lauren? >>> one day closer to the upcoming weekend and after we go through steam stormy stretch we will be quiet just in time for saturday and sunday. sunshine for both days especially on sunday and feeling more comfortable as well, dew point dropping off in the 60's, feeling much in more or less humid and temperatures running near average on both saturday and today, we spend a whole lot of time like this. so at citizens bank, we've created banking tools that fit how you're living today. from advanced atms... to online banking... to our award winning mobile app. and if you prefer face-to-face, we have that too. ask me, terry goggans, how our balance of technology and people can help you. >>> well, all right, we have a free sub alert july 11th otherwise known as 7-eleven so 7-eleven convenient stores holding a give away. >> participat

. >>> local doctor using social media for follow-up, stephanie stahl explains it and keeping an eye on patients. >>> where these kid were showing off their skills with hands on experiments, lauren. >>> after a storm, storms and more storms over the last week finally a quiet day day to day but more storms are in store. i'll let you know when to expect heavy rainfall and if it will clear out for the weekend in your full forecast just after this. ♪ strummed guitar you can't experience the canadian rockies through a screen. you have to be here, with us. ♪ strummed guitar travel through this natural wonder and get a glimpse of amazing. with a glass of wine in one hand, and a camera in the other, aboard rocky mountaineer. canada's rocky mountains await. call your travel agent or rocky mountaineer for special offers now. >>> social media moves in the doctor's office on the healthwatch a fail doctor who is keeping up with her patients, on facebook and instagram. >> health reporter stephanie stahl has more on the sign of the times. >> reporter: for sure. lots of people share their lives on

health reporter stephanie stahl explains. doctor vicky barlow is checking up on her patients. seeing a patient suggesting ear protection in case music gets crazy loud. >> i'm trying to find different ways to reach out to my patients. >> reporter: society hill primary care doctors say social media provides a comprehensive view of how her patients live and covers more than usually gets discussed with in person visits. >> social media is a great way to comment on, you know, what is going on people lives at that time which vice important i think, in the moment. >> reporter: there are plenty of picture of food and ongoing commentary like frozen yogurt being a better choice or high protein shakes that are good fuel after exercise. and on hot days, swimming being good for working muscles without injuring joints. >> social media is a way to just connect with people that aren't sitting in front of me. >> reporter: facebook and instagram are in addition to regular doctor appointments. >> breathe normally. >> reporter: kim who has stomach cancer, says doctor barlow's interaction on socia

health reporter stephanie stahl breaks down what's good and what's bad about reusing those bottles. >>> and after a stormy ends to the work week, matt peterson tells you what you can expect for this weekend. we will be right back. dear fellow citizen, hunting treasures with my daughter is wonderful. because before i'm ready, she'll be off to college. i want to help her pay her way there. like i do for my son. call 1-866-999-0152. as a leader in student lending, we have student loan options that others don't. if you have a question about student loans, ask me. sincerely, michele wright, fellow mom and fellow citizen. call 1-866-999-0152 to apply now. >> a massive sinkhole, and this hole has destroyed two homes, as kenneth craig reports, the sinkhole still growing. >> it began with a dip in the grounds. >> we received a 911 phonecall, state that there was small depression, underneath a boat. >> in minutes, that depression had grown into a giant sinkhole. within an hour, it had swallowed two houses, and it was still getting bigger. >> it is about 200 feet wide. we're estimate being 50 fe

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coming up on "eyewitness news" at 6:00 our stephanie stahl explains how these connections help her do her job. >>> and with so many new faces at eagles camp we are learning new themes about the players. >> don bell and leslie van arsdal joins us from the novacare complex with more on that. >> you said it, a lot of new faces first few days of camp is all about rookies. so for us it is a meet and greet situations. >> one rookie is standing out in camp and it is matt hollins this guy is first one on the field in the morning, last guy off but what may impress people even more, is his love of exotic animals. eagles wide receiver matt hollins has stood out at training camp so far a walk on at unc, eagles selected him in the fourth round of the draft and he has impressed them so far. >> my job is to compete not to be a rookie or vet but i'm a player and here to compete a make plays. >> reporter: his strong work ethic has made him so successful. >> my high school didn't win a lot of games, we went to the playoff once, and i have never been to a camp where you run a 40 and teams can see you. i

health reporter stephanie stahl has a closer look at einstein health care science center report and stephanie, not my mack and cheese. >> reporter: everybody got really worked up but this. >> yes. >> reporter: let me tell you these are common chemicals used into make plastics and they get into food during processing and packaging. this new report focusing on macaroni and cheese products. an all american kid favorite mack and cheese, could contain potentially harmful chemicals. new study of 30 cheese products detected phthalate ness most samples testing. >> we found that the level of these industrial chemicals were four times higher in the cheese powder of mack and cheese then in other natural cheeses. >> reporter: mike bellevue is with one of the environmental advocacy groups that paid for testing phthalates can discuss hormones and been linked to birth defects mainly concern for pregnant woman. >> demonstrable health risk. >> reporter: nine of the cheese products were made by k raft a statement says we do not add phthalates to the products, trace amounts reported in this study are more than

health reporter stephanie stahl explains up next. >>> don't do anything i would do? definitely don't do anything i wouldn't do. >> whole gray area in there and that is where you operate. >> oh, yeah, he is back, behind the spider man home coming is ready to go, i will have a preview in our next half an hour, stay with us. for years, fios has been promising fast internet to small businesses. but for many businesses, it's out of reach. why promise something you can't deliver? comcast business is different. ♪ ♪ we deliver super-fast internet with speeds of 250 megabits per second across our entire network, to more companies, in more locations, than fios. we do business where you do business. ♪ ♪ >>> well, did you know that running can be contagious? on the healthwatch tonight, more proof on how influential friends can be especially when it comes to activities like running. >> health reporter stephanie stahl has more on new research >> reporter: good kind of education, guys. thinks all about friendly competition among runners. study says run hours were connected

coming up on "eyewitness news" at 6:00 stephanie stahl explains the treatment he is receiving and how he is making it his mission to make sure it is available to everyone. his story tonight at 6:00. >>> leslie van arsdal will join us now with a look at sports and some action at the ballpark. >> yes, special guest star today. we have seen sixers first round pick show off his skills on the court but today markelle fultz showed us his pitching skills down at the bank. it was a special day at ballpark for sixers first overall draft pick markelle fultz, the sixers guard posed for pictures as he got ready for his first pressure situation in philadelphia throwing out first pitch before the phillies game. >> after some last minute instructions, it was time to have his big moment and to meet fanatic. fans chanted trust the properties zest and markelle did what he came to do. >> i think i did a pretty good job. i didn't get to warm up, so if i warmed up i would have thrown a strike. >> reporter: fultz said this was very special to me. >> showed me the love, philly, so, it is all good. for me, t

i'm stephanie stahl, cbs-3, "eyewitness news." >> we are wishing kata speedy recovery. in other news, a lot of people headed down the shore this weekend, chopper three over atlantic city yesterday. on the board walk there, they cut a big pink ribbon, longest in the city's history to celebrate a mega concert coming up. on july 12 pink will perform on beach. the sand will no doubt be packed. >> meantime ocean city still new jersey's favorite beach. it is the fourth straight year the jersey shore resort has won the pole taken by the new jersey, from nay first to june e their favorite beach on a website. brigantine ranks second, margate third. all good thoughts, matt, and i'm sure it will be pack this weekend. >> yep, you know, we have to get down the beach specially big holiday weekend like there is i think you're right, jan, i think the beaches will be pack for the next couple of days, but we do need to talk about the chance for couple of thunderstorms, especially today, but then very nice for sunday and then as we move into our shortened work week. before we talk about,

health reporter stephanie stahl has details in this weeks einstein health care science center report. >> reporter: they are popular, pretty but doctors say high heels can cause all sorts of problems, one being osteoarthritis in the foot and toes. >> would i take off my shoes and cry on the way to the car because it hurt so bad. >> reporter: kimberly who wears mainly sneakers has painful osteoarthritis in her big toe. until recently her only option was surgery that would have left her without motion in her toe and a long recovery. then kimberly's doctors told her about a f.d.a. approved procedure using a cart iv a implant, synthetic cartilage that is made with contact lens es material and inserted in joints. >> it attracts water so it has a slippery feel, so ate laos things to move freely. >> reporter: which means patients don't lose toe motion and can put weight on it immediately. >> a lot of happy patients, they are thrilled about the motion, they get a significant decrease in the moving pain directly after surgery. >> reporter: kimberly returned to her active lifestyle pain free jus

i'm stephanie stahl. cbs-3 "eyewitness news." >> still ahead, we take you behind the scenes of what's new in theatres this weekend. >> hi, everybody, i'm nancy odel. coming up jada pinkett smith and queen latifa head out for wild [ intense music playing ] ] it's here, but it's going by fast. the opportunity of the year is back: the mercedes-benz summer event. get to your dealer today for incredible once-a-season offers, and start firing up those grilles. lease the gle350 for $579 a month at your local mercedes-benz dealer. mercedes-benz. the best or nothing. >> welcome back, couple of movies are new in theatres this weekends, including one featuring a former boy band member. here is entertainment tonight nancy odel. >> reporter: this week jada pinkett smith and queen latifa out to have a good time with their friends in girls trip. harry styles makes his big screen acting debut in historical war epic dunker. >> there are 400,000 men on this beach. >> reporter: harry styles makes his acting debut alongside

in this einstein health care science center report, health reporter stephanie stahl breaks down the details report signs found evidence of brain disease in nearly all 202 football players examined, that includes a combination of the high school, college, and professional players, and it is biggest update on chronic encephalopathy or cte a disease linked with repeated blows to the head. >> the first time that this comprehensive work has been produced in one place and it is very important, critical finding. >> reporter: doctor madeline depasquale, clinical neuro psychologist with moss rehab as part of the einstein health says cte can include memory loss, impaired judgment, aggression and depression. new research comes from boston university's ct e-center, examining brain tissue donated from deceased former football players. >> we are learning more about the long term consequences of playing football. >> reporter: impact was especially significant among nfl players studies, cte was found in 99 percent of them. disease confirmed only with an autopsy is marked by a build up of a abnormal protein

she got stephanie stahl to do it. >> thi we're ling paying attention to the weather 2 in. >> storms behind us? >> pretty much strong and jim. we had one roll through the district. the only chance of something else is along the actual cold front that bring us relief for tomorrow. that cold front moves through between 9 and 10 people and severe threat is minimal and we could see a shower or to. should be over by midnight. heat relief alives tomorrow and thunderstorms are likely friday. that's the only day it may be humid. 7 day forecast. real nice tomorrow, 85. sunny, partly cloudy wedn wednesday, 4. warmer thursday and friday with thunderstorms and weekend is looking very comfortable. highs in the mid0s. that's your 7 day forecast back to you. >> thank you, caitlin. >> are there calls for impeachment out there. this a new toll saying many are split. we'll be back after this. snv should the president be impeached he. >> voters are divided when sad that question. 42, 42 weather trump should be removed from office. 34% said they would be upset if congress impeaches president and the others wou

health reporter stephanie stahl shows us in this einstein healthcare science center report. >> ♪ >> the idea came from big coffee fan who is professor every medical engineering at vanderbuilt. >> so i've always loved coffee avenue expresso machine at home, i make coffee every day. >> the idea that if grounds coffee can be vacuum packed into a hard brick, then maybe it could improve the so-called guidance system, surgeons use when operating on the knows and throat. >> the skin mobile. it doesn't stick to the skull, so, very slight motion can throw us off, quarter inch can be a big difference when you're operating. >> instead of using headbands with two way tape, or drilling holes into a patient's skull, scientists use a cap filled with coffee grounds, that is hook to up a vaccuum. >> now, the rock hard surface is not going to move anyway where. the way it solidifies, into the contour of the skull. >> the cap not only keeps the patient's head secure it, makes optical scanning with reflective markers more accurate, guarding surgical tools inside the patient. >> it holds the markers very ri

our stephanie stahl explains the partnership and the dual benefit. >> and good news for credit scores, like millions of americans may soon see their credit scores go up. and another muggy morning, but matt has the latest on a cooler forecast. there is also threat for storms, though, and we'll explain in just a moment. dear fellow citizen, hunting treasures with my daughter is wonderful. because before i'm ready, she'll be off to college. i want to help her pay her way there. like i do for my son. call 1-866-999-0152. as a leader in student lending, we have student loan options that others don't. if you have a question about student loans, ask me. sincerely, michele wright, fellow mom and fellow citizen. call 1-866-999-0152 to apply now. >> emmy has medical challenges , her favorite therapy comes from violent, a horse getting ancient therapy usually done for humans. yes, violent getting acupuncture, series every tiny needles placed on the horse. >> there is the needle. i slowly turn it. >> here is why violent needs acupuncture, used to provide therapy for children at emmy at quest ther

i'm stephanie stahl for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >>> so this probably doesn't qualify as part of the mediterranean diet but the italian dish lah sonja is celebrate today, it is national lasagna day which gives everyone a great excuse to enjoy a pan of delicious ness at home or at your favorite italian restaurant. lasagna day is recognized each day on july 29th. of course, dish made up of wide flat pasta with several layers of various ingredients, sauces, cheese, lasagna recipes have been circulating since 14th century, originally lasagna was name of the pot that the dish was cooked in. you learned something new every day on this show. now i know what i want for lunch or dinner and that for me is right around noon. >>> flash flood watch is in effect this morning, matt peterson is back with what we need to know about summer nor'easter bringing heavier rain to parts of the region, that is ahead. >>> also an investigation expand into possible carbon monoxide leaks in ford explorers. >>> and no cars allowed here why miles of center city streets will soon shut down to drivers, we will be r

health reporter stephanie stahl explains the study. >> you want these? >> sarah and fred have struggled for merely a decade to find and keep health insurance. fred has pre-existing condition, inflammatory bowel disease. >> when i didn't have insurance, i was so much more stressed about the fact that i didn't have some kind of back-up behind me, that it actually caused knee have worse symptoms. >> new research says having health insurance reduces risk for death, study published in the annals of internal medicine reviewed several previous stud us. >> people get to see the doctor or nurse practitioner, and get their health problems taken care of. if you don't have health insurance, you're unlikely to get treatment for your diabetes or your depression. >> researchers say about one person will die for every 800 people without health insurance in a year. fred and sarah finally got coverage through the affordable care act, while republicans insist their new plan will cover pre-existing conditions and lower insurance premiums, the southern's are concerned about

. >> health reporter stephanie stahl has more with the grateful family. >> wait until you meet them kind of treatment that patients get at shriner's hospital isn't available in the uk, now as this family gets ready to head home this weekend, they will be taking with them, a little birth, whose life has been turned around. >> two and a half year-old em son grant is going all over lobby at shriner's hospital, his angelic face filled with excitement and joy. >> just been unbelievable. it is like a light switch has been switched. >> reporter: em or's parents brought him to shriners's desperate at home, assists on his spine has caused debilitating problems. >> we came to shriner's for lots of reasons main thing was hepp. >> reporter: part of the rehabilitation is in specialized equipment that allows patients to be upright, walking with support, technology, that is not available in the uk. >> it is quite limited and equipment that they used, and it is very limited as well. >> reporter: once family learned of the innovations here shriner's agreed to treat emerson for free as part of what they d

. >> health reporter stephanie stahl is here with this inspiring story, stephanie. >> it is, guys. this is a mission to raise money specifically for immuno therapy research, it is being called a game changer, next frontier, in treating and even curing cancer. new jersey teen and his family are hoping that a new immuno therapy works for him and they have come up with a unique way to get some much needed extra funding for research. seventeen year-old earl mcdowell is an accomplished new situation. seventy music. >> rock music from like, yeah late 60's, to early 80's. >> reporter: while enjoying old music, it is a brand new treatment that is saving the princeton teenager's life. earl has been battling, a rare brain cancer, since he was 12. >> hardest part was just missing so much school. >> reporter: he has had surgery, chemo, radiation, bone marrow transplant but cancer keeps coming back. >> first couple years was more scary. now it is not, it is just like a pain that i have to deal with report report now he is dog with a new immuno therapy, experimental treatment that uses bodies ow

experts say that part of the problem is modern materials, health reporter stephanie stahl has details on where this threat is hiding. >> reporter: abington township fire department out overnight battling a house fire in glenside, even with all of the protective equipment, fire fighters face an increased risk of cancer, accord together stud from it national cancer institute in 2015, that covered 30,000 fire fighters from philadelphia, chicago, and san francisco. here's part of the problem: modern rooms and over stuffed couches, fire fighters demonstrate the issue with test fires in two rooms. one contains solid wood chairs and coverings made from natural fibers. next to it a more modern room with over stuffed furniture, computer chairs and luminant desk. first room with the natural fibers. chairs catch fire and heavy smoke seeps from the room. >> it is mainly containing itself to more area or room. >> reporter: at its hottest temperature reaches 1,000 degrees, but the fire out 30 minutes later, toxins carbon monoxide is detect. with the modern room set on fire flames quickly spread dev

health reporter stephanie stahl explains. >> she spends a lot of time. >> mower like mother-daughter relationship than client and senior companion, you know, that's how we tweet each other >> gladys is a volunteer companion. she says paying it forward is paying off in ways she never imagined. >> once i started the program, it was like wow, i noticed i was more active, i look forwards to the next day. >> new research is suggesting there are health benefits for seniors who volunteer, corporation for national and community service conducted two studies, and found people who volunteer have less depression and lonliness, and more satisfaction with life. >> certain primary healthcare benefits, and certain behavior healthcare benefit. we see both sides real clearly from the research? gladys sigh breath i can, suffered depression, noticed improvement in her hit. she said the daily visit have given her purpose. >> something i enjoyed, knowing i am helping someone. >> more than 245,000 adults participate in senior core programs around the country including right here in the philadelphia region

. >> health reporter stephanie stahl has been following this research for years, and here with the milestone. >> reporter: if approved by f.d.a., which is expect this will be the first treatment that genetically alters a patients own cells to fight leukemia, it is called a living drug that bolsters the immune system to kill cancer, but we have been following little girl who first tested this therapy foyer five years now. emily whitehead was first pediatric patient at children 's hospital to get immuno therapy treatment in 2012. she had relapsed twice with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. >> it was scary, really scary. >> reporter: doctors and researchers at chop developed treatment called cartea involves removing immune cells from the patient's blood, reprogramming them to create an army of attack cells and putting them back in the patient. >> way of genetically engineering each patient's immune system to go back and kill their own cancer cells. this is brand new completely different, a totally new way of treating cancer. >> reporter: doctor group and his collogues at chop has treated 150 child

. >> health reporter stephanie stahl joins with us details. >> reporter: big break through , guys. millions of patients have something that is called diabetic mack peculiare deem a which impairs vision. standard treatment is routine trips to the doctors for injections, and now that therapy can be done with a new age implant. >> i have had a lot of fun. >> nantucket. >> block island. >> reporter: robert brown and his wife shared years of happy memories but seeing them has been a challenge for him. >> sight is an important thing in life, we don't realize until there is a threat of losing it. >> reporter: like many people with diabetes rob hotter lives at jersey shore has vision issues. >> blood vessels in the retina are leaking and so they cause retinal tissue to be swollen. diabetes is number one cause of blood vessel disease. >> reporter: doctor julia holler says standard treatment is anti inflammatory medications that are inject in the eye after it is numb with drugs. robert's reaction when he heard about the injections. >> scariest thing in the whole world, it is not as painful y

i'm stephanie stahl, cbs-3, "eyewitness news." >>> new jersey state government is closed for business. that's after the state legislature fails to pass a budget as the new fiscal year began. we'll tell you the steps governor christie and lawmakers taking today to try to resolve the crisis. anita? >> and the manhunt continues for the suspect who shot and killed a teen in a suspected road rage incident last week. i'm anita oh, in chester county. the new evidence to help police crack this case. >> and we do have the chance for maybe a shower to move on in for our holiday. coming up on tuesday, i'll have the precipitation chances in your forecast coming up. >> nod is sunday, july 2nd, good morning, i'm jan carabeo. matt peterson is out there on the cbs-3 skydeck with eyewitness weather, storms, yesterday, matt. how about today? >> much quieter today. it will be comfortable afternoon, when it comes to precipitation, it will be dry. and we'll actually see some lower humidity. now, outside currently, still does feel little sticky out here. storm scan3, though, showing you, no cloud cover. it

. >> stephanie stahl is they are explain, stephanie. >> they are checking in to this one, multiple sclerosis is effects 400,000 people in the united states. current treatments may have severe side effects and there is no cure. researchers are testing how one popular diet may help battle this disease. once a month this pioneering group of ms patients meets to get tips from a nutritionist. >> when grants are refined they are stripped of this outer layer. >> reporter: they share their temptations. >> craving terrible the other day. >> reporter: they are leading one of first clinical trials between the link between whate eat, gut bacteria and ms symptoms. >> immune system, 07 percent lives inside the gut and has far reaching implications throughout the rest of the body. >> reporter: in ms splay nation occurs when cells attack the brain and spinal cord, and, the study is testing whether a diet intervention cannery program the immune system to slow down the assault on itself. >> it is right here a very typical looking, box for ms. >> reporter: patients involved in the trial are following a strict

. >> health reporter stephanie stahl has research that was just released. >> reporter: within the hour. people are saying halleluiah to this one, these are two significant studies that under score the health benefits of the drinking coffee, even if it is decaffeinated. good thing. since about 62 percent of americans say they drink coffee, every single day. mary is among millions who enjoy a morning cup of joe, anytime of the day. >> i love coffee. i drink coffee way too much. >> reporter: two new studies say drinking coffee regular or decalf is associated with a lower risk of death, especially when it comes to cardiovascular and digestive track diseases. >> before today i was thinking about cutting back but that will not be the case anymore. >> reporter: studies show antioxidants found in coffee has a protective effect on the body. >> it is a mark of inflammation, better markers of the liver function. >> reporter: one study researchers examined data from half million people from 10 european countries, they found people who drink one cup of coffee a day are 12 percent less likely to die

. >> health reporter stephanie stahl has details on where the threat is hiding. >> reporter: abington township fire department out overnight battling a house fire in glenside, even with all of the protective equipment fire fighters faced an increasessed risk of cans's cording to the national cancer institute in 2015, that covered 30,000 fire fighters, from philadelphia, chicago, and san francisco. here's part of the problem, modern rooms and over stuffed couches. fire fighters demonstrate the issues, with test fires, in two rooms. one contains solid wood chairs and coverings made from natural fibers. next to it a more modern room with over stuffed furniture, computer chairs and luminant desk. first the room with the natural fibers. chairs slowly catch fire and heavy smoke starts to seep from the room. >> it is mainly contains itself to more of an area or other parts. >> reporter: at its hottest temperature reaches 1,000 degrees. fire out 30 minutes later, toxin carbon monoxide is detect. when modern roomies set on fire flames is quickly spread devouring the couch. >> see how that fire

health reporter stephanie stahl is here with more on this new trend. >> as you know staying active is critical for many patients, left disabled by life threatening accidents, or by painful health conditions. well, now it is easier for them to stay healthy. harsh decar was victim of the violent crime 12 years ago that left him in the wheelchair. he didn't know how he would keep his body in shape. >> it was very difficult to understand how to work out, again. how to still going through remain healthy. >> getting higher, okay. >> okay. >> reporter: he now coordinates a fitness program designed to help other people who are disabled. >> without this program, i don't know where i would be. >> eleven, 12. >> trainers customized work outs for patients hoff had strokes, brain tumors, ms and debilitating injuries, goal to help people who can't stay active improve their strength and endurance. >> there are no limits to what people are capable of doing, that is our motto here. >> reporter: sixty-six year-old ray is a quadriplegic after a snow tubing accident this electric stationary bike, moves h

. >> health reporter stephanie stahl has more on the disease, treatments and outcome. >> reporter: lots to tell but here. senator mccain is said nobody good spirits, recovering from surgery at home in arizona still no announcement on what is next, in terms of the treatments or returning to washington, but doctors say that this cancer is deadly serious. glioblastoma is an aggressive form of brain cancer, average patient survives about 15 months. senator john mccain was diagnosed following surgery to remove a blood cloth above his left eye caused by the tumor. >> tumor, they make their own blood vessels. >> reporter: doctor michael weaver the head of the neurology at temple say standard treatment is surgery chemotherapy and radiation and there has been some success using experimental treatments. >> in the last three decade we have increased survival by three months. >> in the case of mr. comey, president comey. >> reporter: senator mccain complained of being fatigue but many wonder if the brain tumor caused forgetfulness during the hearing. >> it played some role in his confusion or just

. >> in tonight's einstein health care science center report health reporter stephanie stahl breaks down the very inportant details. >> reporter: research came out this afternoon. first of all this research covers former football players , who feared, that they had brain disease associated with repeated head injuries. researchers still don't know how common it is in football, generally, and they note that some players with multiple concussions, never developed this disease, so this study is limited but still, very come polling. >>> they found evidence of the brain disease in nearly all of the 202 former football players examined, and that includes a combination of the high school, college, and professional players. it is biggest update on chronic traumatic cte, a disease linked with repeated blows to the head. >> first time that this comprehensive work has been produced in one place and it is a very important, critical finding. >> reporter: doctor depasquale clinical neuro psychologist as part of the moss rehab and einstein health says it can include memory loss, impaired judgment, aggre

. >> stephanie stahl, all over the place last night. >> well, time now is 6:52. there is a lot coming up on cbs-3 this morning. >> nora o'donnell joins because preview. good morning, nora. >> good morning, jim, rahel. i had the latest on the so-called skinny healthcare bill t failed to pass the senate overnight. mccain putting the nail in the coffin there. plus talk with one and only bob schieffer. we need him on a morning like this to talk about the in fighting, power struggles, some of the crude language, quite frankly, coming from the white house. >> also, we sit down with uber 's new chief offers beer her effort to rebuilds trust in the company. after string every problems. and get this, japan is looking to robot to solve it low pop lakes problem. we will meet the scientists billing machines' so authentic , some say at the could be mistaken for humans, preview of cbs on assignment. all of that plus the eye opener. your world in 092nd. see you right at 7:00. >> sounds fast naturing. >> looking forward to the return. >> the jersey governor chris christie says t

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