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A $12 million grant will allow Penn's center to explore new cancer treatment approach

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Surviving the heat: tips to stay cool

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‘Climate grief’: Fears about the planet’s future weigh on Americans’ mental health

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Wegmans recalls various cakes, muffins that may contain pieces of plastic

Wegmans Cherry Hill

Nestle creates game-changing chocolate – and holds the added sugar

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The low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet may boost fertility for those struggling to conceive

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Dozens of hummus varieties involved in nationwide recall over listeria concerns

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Drexel University president says 40% of clinical staff will lose jobs due to Hahnemann Hospital closure

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

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Home birth may start babies off with health-promoting microbes

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CVS testing device that will bring hemodialysis into patients' homes

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