Adult Health

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Here’s what happens to your body during a hangover

Think twice about reaching for this all-natural sleep aid supplement

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Deaths by cancer on a steady 25-year decline in the United States, new report finds

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Nearly 20 percent of U.S. adults believe they have a food allergy – but only 10 percent do

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6 free 30-day health challenges to help you reach your 2019 goals

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Penn Medicine survey helps people create goals for reducing cancer risk

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Dry January is the perfect way to kick off 2019 on a healthy note

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Looking back, these were some of the most shocking medical cases of 2018

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Pedialyte finally launches product made for treating hangovers

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Yes, the 'meat sweats' are a science-backed phenomenon

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Marijuana use may impact genetic makeup of sperm

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New data from the CDC suggests U.S. adults are only getting shorter and heavier

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Jefferson identifies treatment for under-diagnosed cause of severe chest pain

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Is aluminum antiperspirant linked to breast cancer?

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Citing convenience, millennials opting for urgent care over primary care

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Cosmetic surgery varies by region – but does Philly have a 'look'?

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How to stay healthy during the holidays

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How deodorant became a daily essential

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AIDS treatment has progressed, but without a vaccine, suffering still abounds

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Drug overdoses and suicide driving decline in U.S. life expectancy

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With FDA's imminent crackdown on e-cigarettes, manufacturers already playing defense

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This 'healthier' Halloween candy option is not worth your time – and 'troubles'

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Why do haunted houses thrill some people but scare others?

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Zika publicity has faded, but the health threat remains real

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Millennials are now vaping vitamins — here's why that's kind of pointless

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Temple professor urges more employers to hire people with autism

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New Jersey man dies of rare brain-eating bacteria after trip to Texas

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Critical procedure available for more stroke victims

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Excessive sleepiness during the day could be a warning sign of Alzheimer's

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Gonorrhea resists all but one antibiotic – and that may not last much longer

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Surprise! There are tiny tunnels running through your head

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Lack of sleep could be as risky for your heart as smoking

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The Monthly Migraine: My 'migraine' piercing

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