Prevention

An ambitious plan to stop the rise of superbugs

People who work these jobs face a higher risk of cancer

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These common foods may help prevent mosquito bites from the inside out

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Surviving the heat: tips to stay cool

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Why swimming in your contact lenses is a very, very bad idea

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5 signs of heatstroke – plus what to do and not to do

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As temperatures climb, a new push to keep workers safe

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Screening, early detection driving decline in Delaware cancer deaths

How to reduce jet lag after flying

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Man's death from caffeine supplement serves as reminder of the dangers

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9-year-old Philly girl's devastating injuries underscore the dangers of fireworks

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Everything you need to know about giving blood

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Watch yourself, firework-related eye injuries in the U.S. have doubled

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Gluten-free pizzas might not be entirely free from the troubling protein

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International travelers should know about diseases of concern at their summer destinations

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Does zinc really cure colds faster?

Traveling abroad? You'll want to consider these vaccinations

Checklist spurred significant reduction in post-surgical deaths, study finds

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Coffee proves to be a fat-burning, obesity-fighting beverage in 'pioneering' study

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Keep your canine out of your cannabis

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Penn professors receive $4.5 million grant for new autoimmune disease research center

Doctor takes a patient's blood pressure

What does the dust in your home mean for your health?

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Children's Health

Nail polish, makeup spur one ER visit every two hours for young children

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Fathers need to care for themselves as well as their kids – but often don't

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Does rotavirus vaccine lower risk of children getting Type 1 diabetes?

New York ends religious exemption for vaccinations amid measles outbreak

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Nearly 400 medical practices rendered ineffective by large analysis of past research

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Governing health organization recommends daily preventative HIV treatment for at-risk individuals

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Turns out, medical marijuana has no impact on opioid deaths

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Juul initiates research into the public health effects of e-cigarette use

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It’s tick season – here’s what you need to know about Lyme disease

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Officials warn of possible Hepatitis A exposure at South Jersey Dunkin' Donuts

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Point Breeze athletic field closed for elevated lead levels in soil

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Diseases you can catch from a household pet

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'The pill' may protect against ACL injuries in women, study finds

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Low whole grain, dairy consumption may increase cancer risk

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Comcast is the latest corporate giant to jump on the health tech train

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Five ways to lower your blood pressure

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Sorry, Pinterest lovers: most DIY sunscreen fails to provide the sun protection you need

Blue light-blocking glasses may help tech-obsessed teens sleep better, study finds

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