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Genetic testing is helping prevent cancer and changing treatment plans

New Jersey reports second presumptive coronavirus case

First Coronavirus Case New Jersey

'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek reaches day that few pancreatic cancer patients see

Penn suspends university-related travel to four countries as coronavirus spreads across the world

University of Penn coronavirus

Most American adults should be screened for hepatitis C, health officials say

New U.S. guidelines call for most adults to be screened for hepatitis C

Sixers hold team meeting to discuss coronavirus prevention

John Oliver addresses coronavirus fears on 'Last Week Tonight'

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Villanova University instructs students in Italy to return home amid coronavirus outbreak

Villanova

Shaving facial hair may help men avoid coronavirus – if they wear a respirator, CDC says

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As a coronavirus pandemic looms, CDC warns Americans to prepare for 'disruptive' interventions

New sickle cell disease treatments are helping people live longer – and giving them a higher quality of life

The current flu shot appears more effective than last season's vaccine

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Three Temple students tested positive for mumps this semester, university says

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Delaware County student's death from flu a tragic reminder of virus's potential danger

Flu death Worrall Elementary Delco

What is a pandemic – and will the coronavirus outbreak become one? Health experts weigh in

Insulin costs far less on Craigslist – but it's a risky purchase for diabetics, health experts say

Student at William Penn High School in Delaware diagnosed with mumps

Mumps New Castle high school

Facts vs. fears: Five ways to help weigh your coronavirus risk

New Jersey among states that received faulty coronavirus test kits from CDC

Coronavirus Testing New Jersey

For advanced prostate cancer patients, statins offer hope of a longer life

Statins reduce mortality in prostate cancer patients

First U.S. citizen dies of coronavirus in Wuhan hospital

Six months after Philly's hepatitis A outbreak, cases have dropped sharply

Philly health department response to Hepatitis A outbreak

Four passengers on Royal Caribbean cruise screened for coronavirus in New Jersey

Shuttered Philly refinery measured worst in U.S. for cancer-causing benzene, report says

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Chinese dance team cancels Philly appearance due to travel restrictions stemming from coronavirus outbreak

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Pennsylvania woman battling cancer in prison after stealing groceries

Penn student stuck in Chinese 'ghost city' amid coronavirus lockdown

Is the coronavirus outbreak as bad as SARS or the 2009 influenza pandemic?

The coronavirus outbreak has people rushing to buy face masks – but do they work?

CDC confirms first person-to-person coronavirus transmission in U.S.

New Jersey sets up coronavirus hotline in hopes of reducing public fear

Second Philadelphia patient cleared of having coronavirus, health officials say

Another possible coronavirus case in Philly

William Penn Charter exchange student does not have coronavirus, testing shows

CHOP doctor optimistic about stopping coronavirus because he's an Eagles fan, he tells CNN

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Philly health officials investigating possible coronavirus case at William Penn Charter

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The new coronavirus outbreak in China may have originated in snakes

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Despite a second coronavirus case, CDC says Americans' risk remains low

Bipolar disorder symptoms can be difficult to distinguish from other mental illnesses

Everything you need to know about bipolar disorder

New infection control program wipes out MRSA from athletic training rooms

Education, resources key to infection prevention

With E. coli outbreak declared over, it's again safe to eat romaine lettuce from Salinas Valley, CDC says

Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak over Pennsylvania

Philly's STD rate ranks among the highest in the U.S., analysis reveals

Influenza B is the dominant flu strain for first time in almost 30 years, CDC says

Influenza B is dominant strain this flu season

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