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CHOP's new robot sings, dances and even recognizes patients' faces

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Facebook debuts new measure to halt spread of vaccine misinformation

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Federal health officials to pregnant women, teens: Don't use marijuana

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Weight Watchers launches controversial app to help kids lose weight

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Mental health instruction will be mandatory in grades K-12 under New Jersey law

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Many day care centers continue to use recalled infant sleeper products

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Winning mealtime: How to nourish your children and stop catering to picky eaters

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Human breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals from mom

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23,000 trampolines recalled after legs collapse

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Report: Anonymous tips from Pennsylvania students overwhelmingly concern mental health issues

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Entenmann’s cookies recalled by Horsham-based distributor for choking hazard

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Rutgers' dedicated pediatric multiple sclerosis program only one in New Jersey

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Over 500 hidden teeth removed from jawbone of 7-year-old boy

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Common household objects, sports linked to non-fatal traumatic brain injuries in children, study finds

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Doctor Alexa will see you now: Is Amazon primed to come to your rescue?

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Juul allegedly marketed e-cigarettes to children during school programs

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The future of nursing put under microscope at Penn

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FDA launches first-ever teen-focused e-cigarette prevention TV ads

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Furry friend to brighten the 'dog days of summer' at CHOP

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Children's Health

Philly rolls out 'I Call the Snacks' campaign targeting sugary foods

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Juul CEO apologizes to parents for company's role in teen vaping epidemic

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Maternity Care Coalition helps families adjust to pregnancy, parenting

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Fisher-Price recalls 71,000 inclined infant sleeper accessories

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Children's Health

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