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Out-of-pocket costs put HIV prevention drug out of reach for many at risk

How to build a better, safer, more welcoming hospital

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State takeovers of schools are about political power, not school improvement

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3 reasons why the U.S. is vulnerable to big disasters

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Philly native, ESPN anchor Kevin Negandhi sees 'power of sport' in Special Olympics

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New drug designed to control excessive underarm sweating

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Why is suicide on the rise in the U.S. – but falling in most of Europe?

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Comcast outage widely reported across United States

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The latest blood pressure guidelines: What they mean for you

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How does your body 'burn' fat?

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Children's Health

The big problem with our over-sugared children in America

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Here's one call for civility that we should all try to honor

When erratic teenage behavior means something more

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Fewer U.S. adults are smoking cigarettes

How can a baby have 3 parents?

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Sen. Toomey: 'Family detention centers' could ease child-separation concerns

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A Father's Day reminder: Your kids aren't really growing up quickly

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Fathers forgotten when it comes to services to help them be good parents, new study finds

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Digital mental health drug raises troubling questions

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How America got hooked on a deadly drug

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LeBron James, Cavs loss wins you a free Doritos Locos Taco today at Taco Bell

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Will Philly host a World Cup match on America's 250th birthday?

Combating toxic masculinity: It's OK for boys to cry sometimes; it's even healthy

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Poison ivy: a ‘familiar stranger’ that could ruin your summer

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Living with neighborhood violence may shape teens' brains

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Your toddler is almost definitely consuming too much sugar

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When does hungry become hangry

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Why predicting suicide is a difficult and complex challenge

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Study makes comprehensive statewide recommendations for suicide prevention

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Social Security’s future is safe

He started vaping as a teen and now says habit is ‘impossible to let go’

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Questlove posts tribute to Anthony Bourdain, plans memorial playlist

Why long-term separation from parents harms kids

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How a masculine culture that favors sexual conquests gave us today's 'incels'

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This veteran supports those who kneel

Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga sing in new trailer for 'A Star is Born'

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The breakfast chain known as IHOP announces mildly mysterious name change

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Sexual Harassment

Only 1 in 4 women who have been sexually harassed tell their employers. Here's why they're afraid

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Bubble pop? Brownie batter? Vapes’ added flavors fuel e-cig debate

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Should I kill spiders in my home? An entomologist explains why not to

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Domestic violence’s overlooked damage: concussion and brain injury

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Lettuce-induced E.coli outbreak continues with five dead, nearly 200 sick

Does pain expected equal pain felt? Ask a kid

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