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Self-testing option for cervical cancer screening endorsed by U.S. health panel

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Some added sugar sources, like soda, increase risk of heart disease more than others, study finds

Philly's new health commissioner brings 3 decades of city service to the job

Philly Health Commissioner

Cancer-causing chemicals used in dry cleaning and some home products banned by EPA

EPA ban PCE TCE

Formaldehyde causes more cancer than any other toxic air pollutant. Little is being done to curb the risk

Formaldehyde Air Pollution

Why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on shelves, and what questions consumers should ask

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Colon cancer screenings have played a far bigger role in reducing deaths than treatment advances

Colon Cancer Screenings

A few nibbles of dark chocolate a day may help prevent type 2 diabetes

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Children's Health

Leaded gas led to mental health issues for millions of Americans, study finds

Leaded Gas Mental Health

When weight-loss drugs don't work, this new technology may one day help people with obesity

Gastric Balloon MIT

ChristianaCare to open small hospital in Delaware County, where health care access has shrunk

ChristianaCare Aston Hospital

An eye infection left Elton John with vision loss; here's what causes them and how to prevent them

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Health Insurance

Penn Medicine, Independence Blue Cross reach agreement on new reimbursement rates

Penn Medicine IBX

Leaded Gas Mental Health

Leaded gas led to mental health issues for millions of Americans, study finds

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EPA ban PCE TCE

Cancer-causing chemicals used in dry cleaning and some home products banned by EPA

Formaldehyde Air Pollution

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