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Dating apps facing some blame for rise in STDs

State of New Jersey issues warning after confirmed case of measles

Measles

Experimental antidepressants inspired by club drug

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Tips to protect yourself as tick season arrives

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PSA shows the depth of dogs' companionship

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Experiment finds bacteria, mold on and in Keurig machines

Keurig

Most Americans still don’t use sunscreen

Sun Safety

FDA nearing decision on trans fat ban

South Jersey 'superheroes' raise awareness, funds for boy's bone disorder

AJ's Avengers

No gym membership? No excuse

Nothing to sneeze at: allergies take toll on sufferers and economy

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Bucks County hospital gives free wigs to cancer patients

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Wharton MBA grad leading fight against rare disease - his own

Mom detects son's eye cancer with cellphone photos

Glucose, fructose-laden drinks whet appetite differently

Ebola found hiding in doctor's eye

New labels address medications' impact on moms-to-be

Majority of parents think their overweight children are the 'right weight'

Grow at your own risk: Microbiologist says some beards comparable to toilets

Panera announces list of ingredients to be banned by end of 2016

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The practice of eating the placenta post-baby

Report: Philly is third-worst place in U.S. for asthma sufferers

Technology at your fingertips - or underneath them

Project Underskin

Calories Comparison: CrossFit vs. Avg. Gym Workout

Dog spreads plague to four Colorado residents

05012015_Vet_AP

Jefferson med students learn to treat the often untreated: themselves

New treatment options for women with hair loss

A healthy gut may help prevent Parkinson's and ALS

Report: New Jersey ranks fifth in hospital safety

04292015_Hospital_AP

Raising a gender nonconforming child

Study examines the body's response to Bikram yoga

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Common solvents may impact hormones, scientists warn

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Facial scans uncover future health issues and predict life expectancy

Study: Sleep issues may be linked to long-term health implications

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Drexel autism report focuses on transition into young adulthood

First infant MRI study finds babies feel pain 'like adults'

CIO Sad Baby

Study finds marathon runners forget race pain

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Spider venom seen as potential non-addictive painkiller

Spider

Study: Fast food just as effective for recovery as sports supplements

Teens are increasingly undergoing cosmetic surgery

Sun safety: Wearable band will tell you when it's time to reapply sunblock

Sun Exposure Technology

Tylenol may dull positive emotions

Tylenol's main ingredient may dull positive emotions

Utah teenager has rare water allergy

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