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H1N1 Swine Flu

What to make of the new H1N1 swine flu with 'pandemic potential'

Remdesivir fails to meet expectations as COVID-19 treatment in first clinical trial

Remdesivir early results

Why so many epidemics originate in Asia and Africa – and why we can expect more

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Philly native living in Beijing shares YouTube video praising China's coronavirus response

Philly native in China

Digestive symptoms, diarrhea could be signs of coronavirus, Chinese study finds

Digestive Symptoms Coronavirus

Penn suspends university-related travel to four countries as coronavirus spreads across the world

University of Penn coronavirus

Sixers hold team meeting to discuss coronavirus prevention

Sixers

As a coronavirus pandemic looms, CDC warns Americans to prepare for 'disruptive' interventions

Coronavirus community spread United States

Health officials should begin preparing for the next viral outbreak now – even as coronavirus keeps spreading

viral outbreak response

What is a pandemic – and will the coronavirus outbreak become one? Health experts weigh in

Coronavirus in China

Facts vs. fears: Five ways to help weigh your coronavirus risk

Coronavirus Risk United States

New Jersey among states that received faulty coronavirus test kits from CDC

Coronavirus Testing New Jersey

First U.S. citizen dies of coronavirus in Wuhan hospital

First American death coronavirus

Penn student stuck in Chinese 'ghost city' amid coronavirus lockdown

Penn Coronavirus

The coronavirus outbreak has people rushing to buy face masks – but do they work?

Coronavirus prevention face masks

New Jersey sets up coronavirus hotline in hopes of reducing public fear

Coronavirus

CDC confirms first person-to-person coronavirus transmission in U.S.

Person-to-person transmission confirmed in U.S.

Philadelphia Airport among those screening passengers for coronavirus

Coronavirus Airport Screening Philadelphia

William Penn Charter exchange student does not have coronavirus, testing shows

William Penn Charter School Potential Coronavirus Case

Second Philadelphia patient cleared of having coronavirus, health officials say

Another possible coronavirus case in Philly

As the coronavirus spreads across the U.S., here's what you need to know

Coronavirus China United States symptoms prevention

The new coronavirus outbreak in China may have originated in snakes

Chinese coronavirus snakes

Two more cases of coronavirus discovered in California

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Despite a second coronavirus case, CDC says Americans' risk remains low

Chinese coronavirus American victims

CDC confirms first U.S. case of potentially deadly new coronavirus

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WHO warns hospitals worldwide about possible spread of new coronavirus

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Adding good deeds to your New Year's resolutions may reduce physical pain

Good deeds can reduce physical pain

Sleeping – and napping – too long may increase risk of stroke

Sleep Stroke Risk

Chinese hunter diagnosed with bubonic plague after eating wild hare

Bubonic plague China hunter rabbit

Chinese scientists use CRISPR to edit genes of HIV patient

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Nearly $1 million in counterfeit smartphones seized at Philly port

Counterfeit phones

A selfie video can measure your blood pressure

Blood Pressure Measurement Smartphone selfie

1,000-squat competition lands two teens in the hospital

squat challenge hospitalized

Temporary tattoo-like 'artificial throat' could help mute people 'speak'

Artificial Throat Mute Speech

Eating too much spicy food could increase risk of dementia, new research suggests

Chili peppers

Women's mental health likely to improve after quitting alcohol

quitting alcohol mental health

Antibacterial has negative impact on bone health — especially in women

triclosan osteoporosis women

Philadelphia Orchestra signs deal with Chinese orchestra

Philadelphia Orchestra

Chinese man returns Kobe Bryant's stolen Lower Merion High School jersey

Kobe Bryant lower merion jersey

Steve Bannon to visit Philly this month for World Affairs Council talk

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

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CRISPR babies raise an uncomfortable reality – abiding by scientific standards doesn't guarantee ethical research

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Yes, it is possible to get an infection from sniffing smelly socks — but it's unlikely

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