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ACL injuries in female athletes linked to genes

Get a good night's sleep - with the help of technology

Project HOME to hold grand opening Monday

Project HOME

Local scholars publish study on behavioral addictions

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'Really, really big news’ for kids with cancer

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KFC faces pressure after McDonald's says no antibiotics in chicken

Temple researchers: Antidepressant may reverse heart failure

Treatment aims to help patients keep hair during chemo

Chemo Caps

Rowan, Rutgers study links BPA exposure to autism

Changing C-sections: A gentler approach

Cesarean Section

CDC survey: 17% of high-school students contemplated suicide

Smart sports garment improves performance, prevents injury

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Smart mouthguard targets youth football concussions

Youth Football

Smoking bans don't hamper the habit

Philly ranks in top 10 organic-obsessed cities

Fruits and Veggies

Survive daylight saving time with tips from a sleep expert

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New fitness trend: yoga in the snow

Penn Vet student aims to revolutionize animal testing industry

Animal Testing

Pain causes sleep issues for more than half of all Americans

Insomnia

Study: Smokers more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression

Study: Slow music can be just as motivational for runners

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YouTube 'drunk fail' videos may lead to risky teen behavior: Study

YouTube

Scientists develop zooming contact lenses

Telescopic contact lenses

Music therapy program aids patients with Alzheimer's

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Placenta research secures NIH funding

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Ebola survivor Nina Pham plans lawsuit against Texas hospital

Nina Pham

An eye for a wisdom tooth: dental stem cells tested for blindness treatment

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Study: lots of pesticides in produce

Apples

What was your name again?

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Skin test could detect Alzheimer's, Parkinson's early

WHO: 1.1 billion young people at risk of hearing loss

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Study: Highly processed foods are most addictive

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Study: Marijuana 114 times safer than alcohol

Nutritional panel urges Americans to eat greener

Vegetarian

Clear mind, clear skin

Skin scan

Bucks County releases PSA about heroin

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The science of color

Animation breaks down progression of Alzheimer's disease

Obesity could threaten the liver more than alcohol

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USDA: Drink more coffee

Ebola bodies infectious a week after death: Study

Ebola Dead Body

A healthy gut could help combat mental illness

Healthy Gut

FDA issues warning for cumin spices

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