Jefferson

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Montgomery County's June Fete Fair canceled after permit applications denied

Jefferson raises minimum wage to $15/hour across health system

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Jefferson: new research regarding how seizures begin

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Is facial plastic surgery still popular?

What's the difference between the milk types?

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Why does hair turn gray?

Hair

What's the verdict on eggs and cholesterol?

Eggs

Are naps healthy for my overall sleep patterns?

napping

Jefferson Health, Magee Rehabilitation to combine organizations

Jefferson Hospital

Does Vitamin C actually fight a cold?

Is there a difference between generic and name-brand ibuprofen?

Aramark building to get a new name, tenant

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Should I really stick to the 2,000-calories-per-day diet?

Am I harming my airways by running outside in the cold?

Why do hangovers get worse with age?

Are some apple varieties better for you than others?

Infrequently Asked Questions: What's the difference between club soda, seltzer and all the rest?

Infrequently Asked Questions: Which skincare ingredients are actually good for you?

That's Show Biz

Bacon Brothers in harmony on and off the stage

Jefferson unveils plans for expanded services at Navy Yard

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Infrequently Asked Questions: Is swallowing chewing gum bad for you?

Infrequently Asked Questions: Why does spinning make us dizzy?

Infrequently Asked Questions: Does milk really alleviate a stomach ache?

Infrequently Asked Questions: Why do smells elicit memories?

Infrequently Asked Questions: How does caffeine alleviate a migraine?

Infrequently Asked Questions: Why do we feel more pain at night?

Infrequently Asked Questions: Why is mucus so slippery?

Infrequently Asked Questions: Why do we have wisdom teeth?

Employee at Philly hospital loses job over racially charged Facebook post

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Jefferson, Aria complete merger of health systems

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Infrequently Asked Questions: What SPF sunscreen should I really be using?

Jefferson receives $2 million gift for new Community Engagement Center

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Jefferson named among world's top 100 organizations for excellence in IT

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Infrequently Asked Questions: How do I know what vitamins to take?

Children's Health

Newborns may be getting over-diagnosed with gastric reflux disease

Health care mergers may mean higher costs for patients

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Jefferson 'neurotheologist' featured on 'The Story of God with Morgan Freeman'

Infrequently Asked Questions: How do you avoid 'text neck'?

Jefferson receives $20 million gift for CRISP initiative

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Northeast Philly woman rocks on as she lives with three brain tumors

The Bacon Brothers return to Philly for another benefit concert

Jefferson neuroscience receives $500K gift for new Stem Cell Center

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Infrequently Asked Questions: Can drinking too much tea cause kidney stones?

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