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Digital mental health drug raises troubling questions

Beaches throughout Cape May, Atlantic City issued advisory for feces-related bacteria contamination

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When does hungry become hangry

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Jefferson, Drexel researchers test gel to restore independent breathing after spinal cord injuries

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Your toddler is almost definitely consuming too much sugar

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These Jersey Shore beaches tested too high for feces-related bacteria

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Does pain expected equal pain felt? Ask a kid

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Temple researchers find success in minimally invasive treatment for emphysema

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Study helps to make Chinese food in Philly healthier

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Juul: Why a trendy e-cig is causing a social – and public health – commotion

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The water in this Montgomery County town isn't safe to drink this week

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A single cell spurs 5-year remission for Penn leukemia patient

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Pennsylvania sets record in 2017-2018 for flu deaths

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New migraine drug: A neurologist explains how it works

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Jersey Shore town eyes ban on beach smoking, including e-cigarettes

Dodging dementia: More of us get at least a dozen good, happy years after 65

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Thomas Jefferson University creating database to track medical marijuana patients' health outcomes

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Prostate cancer screening: An expert explains why new guidelines were needed

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The FDA approves the first drug to prevent migraines

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Philadelphia's health lags most big cities in America

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A hangover pill? Tests on drunk mice show promise

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Hoping to see your doctor via telemedicine? Here’s a quick guide

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This guy almost died from biting his fingernails

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CDC: E. coli outbreak from romaine lettuce continues to spread

Philly-area companies rank in Forbes 'Best Large Employers' list

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Customers nationwide reporting EpiPen shortages

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Penn professor highlights why your rideshare driver could fall asleep at the wheel

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Mercy Philadelphia Hospital embarks on $15 million ER expansion

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Frito-Lay recalls select jalapeño-flavored potato chips over salmonella scare

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New survey reveals best hospitals in Philadelphia region

Jefferson launches new integrative health institute

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Penn Medicine developing next generation of viral vectors for genome editing

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Johns Hopkins plans first U.S. penis transplants

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Family warns of battery dangers following toddler's death

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Report: Pa. lags behind neighbors in HIV prevention, monitoring

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Mars Chocolate recalls holiday Dove candy due to allergy concerns

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Kidney transplant between N.J. strangers canceled due to donor's liver disease

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Study: Weight gain between pregnancies raises risk of stillbirths

Philly Federal Detention Center closed due to chicken pox outbreak

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Millions of dust mites may be lurking in your bed, according to report

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On Giving Tuesday, N.J. strangers scheduled to undergo lifesaving kidney transplant

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Cooper hospital breast cancer patients wear Apple Watches to aid with treatment

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Report: Pa., N.J. rank among top 10 states for youth overdose deaths

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