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Hepatitis C-infected organs may be safe for transplant, Penn study finds

Study: Heatwave-related deaths to dramatically increase by 2080

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Drexel researchers develop 'crystalsome' polymer for improved intravenous drug delivery

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FDA approves cancer treatment tested by Penn researchers

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Arrested development: Can we improve cardiac arrest survival in hospitals?

Scared of CRISPR? 40 years on, IVF shows how fears of new medical technology can fade

Denver patient tests negative for deadly Ebola virus

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The first 2018 case of West Nile Virus in Pennsylvania has been reported

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Report: Philadelphia is home to the second best employer for women

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How soon is soon enough to learn you have Alzheimer’s?

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Penn Medicine offers 'more natural' alternative to in vitro fertilization

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New Jersey expands fish consumption testing to include PFAS

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Why are there so many suckers? A neuropsychologist explains

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Risk of developing Alzheimer's disease tied to liver, study finds

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Third Salmonella outbreak in five days; Pepperidge Farm recalls four varieties of Goldfish crackers

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Sprained an ankle? In some states, opioid prescriptions are common treatment

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Hormones may increase women's risk of Alzheimer's disease

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Ritz products recalled nationwide for potential salmonella contamination

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Man in critical condition after contracting flesh-eating bacteria near Jersey Shore

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Greening vacant city lots reduces residents' depression, Penn study finds

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Salmonella outbreak across 26 states, including Pa., linked to raw turkey products

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Penn, Johnson & Johnson partner for new healthcare networking hub

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Expectant mothers may lower autism risk through diet alterations, study finds

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New study suggests soccer headers may be tied to balance problems in players

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IBX Foundation highlights recovery stories of opioid addicts

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Parents regularly use their phones while driving their children, study shows

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How the EPA and the Pentagon downplayed a growing toxic threat

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Parkinson's disease impacts way more than previously believed, study finds

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DEP: Elevated ozone levels could pose respiratory problems on Tuesday

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Philly effort to ban flavored tobacco dies with state budget

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Out-of-pocket costs put HIV prevention drug out of reach for many at risk

Eating nuts may improve sperm quantity and vitality

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Brain stimulation can reduce physical and sexual assaults – study

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Under pressure, California lawmakers ban soda taxes for 12 years

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New drug designed to control excessive underarm sweating

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The latest blood pressure guidelines: What they mean for you

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Independence Blue Cross, cardiology practice sign 5-year agreement

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New epilepsy treatment is the first FDA-approved cannabis-based drug

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Ralph Muller to step down as UPHS chief executive

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How do you view a person with a facial deformity?

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CHOP unveils plan for new inpatient hospital in King of Prussia

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Getting tattooed with a weak immune system could pose long-term health risks

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Ocean City has officially banned smoking on the beach

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