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Night owls have difficulty functioning in a 9-to-5 lifestyle, and for good reason, a new study suggests

Local nonprofit can help secure a bib for this year's Broad Street Run

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There's a new healthy-ish ice cream that promises to whisk you away to sleep

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CDC issues mid-season report on the effectiveness of this year's flu vaccine

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Healthy Recipe: Greek Yogurt Ranch

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Study found that this diet promotes healthy weight loss in obese seniors

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Cancer death rate dropping faster in black Americans, narrowing racial gap

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Whittle away at your workout with this helpful interval training method

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Millennials' stress is physically manifesting in this part of the body

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Who’s stronger? An immunological battle of the sexes

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CDC issues food safety alert for raw milk sold by Lancaster County farm

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Snail venom boasts potentially blood-sugar balancing qualities to treat Type 1 diabetes, study suggests

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This is how long you should wait to run after eating

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For Lourdes oncologist, magic is great medicine

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Confusing and high bills for cancer patients add to anxiety and suffering

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Government health panel announces effort to assist women experiencing pregnancy-related depression

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What millennial women need to know about getting in shape, according to Philly fitness pros

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