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Medical Marijuana

Here are the 12 winners of permits to grow medical marijuana in Pennsylvania

How to stop that argument you were about to have before it happens

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Will I die if I swim at the Jersey Shore after getting a new tattoo?

Carroll - Philadelphia Tattoo Convention

New Jersey nurse helps save woman's life during flight

So, you want to hire a death doula?

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Self Improvement

Empathy: The ultimate double-edged sword

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Possible repeal of Affordable Care Act worries health professionals, Philly doctor writes

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House Republicans submitted to their worst demons with health care vote

House GOP leaders used 'Rocky' theme to pump up for health care vote

Stock_Carroll - Rocky Statue

House GOP votes to gut Obama health care law

American Heart Association

PHOTOS: The 2017 Southern NJ Go Red for Women Luncheon

Carroll - Go Red For Women Luncheon

Bill progresses in Pa. Senate to cut state funding to Planned Parenthood

Window washers dressed as Power Rangers surprise patients at CHOP

CHOP power rangers

Health officials: Mobile apps could be linked to syphilis uptick in Philly

During his final days, a Philly sports legend touches local doctor

South Jersey man, who married high school lover after winning dream wedding, dies of cancer

Katie on FOX: why it's OK to get away without your toddler

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Thousands participate in Philly event to support clean air initiatives

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Kennett High School temporarily closed over Legionnaires' disease bacteria

Kennett High School

Singing in the O.R.: Brain cancer survivor releases song

Brain cancer survivor

Mumia Abu-Jamal to begin expensive hepatitis C treatment next week

Infrequently Asked Questions: Do taste buds really dull with age?

Study: Philadelphia worst among Pa. counties in health rankings

Devon Still celebrates two years of daughter being cancer-free

Leah Still Treatment

Punk rock icon facing terminal lung cancer vows to perform again

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Study: Philadelphia ranked one of the unhappiest places to live in 2017

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Wolf administration outlines impact of GOP health bill on Pa. residents

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Penn is world's best nursing school, survey says

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Medical marijuana: South Jersey facility is largest in state, and growing

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Five-day work stoppage set to end for nurses, technicians at Delaware County hospital

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Drexel researchers: Data management can save fire departments money on injuries

Kenney: GOP health care plan will be more expensive, cost many their insurance

Nurses, technicians go on strike at Delaware County hospital

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Infrequently Asked Questions: Do I still need to floss?

Suburban Philly father to attend Trump speech to fight for Medicaid benefits

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Penn expert: Reduce radiation treatment by half for men with prostate cancer

Kenney issues warning about effects of ACA repeal on Philadelphia

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Philadelphia ranks low on 'healthiest cities in America' list

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6ABC news reporter to take leave after breast cancer diagnosis

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Mindful Mondays

7 (easy!) tips to stay healthier this winter

Philly-area hospitals, medical schools team up to find better ways to treat brain tumors

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