Diseases

red onion salmonella outbreak

Salmonella outbreak linked to red onions sickens more than 1,000 people

Nationwide Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry

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Can ultraviolet light be safely used to kill the coronavirus? Some are giving it a try

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Number of millennials diagnosed with hepatitis C has nearly quadrupled in 10 years

Hep C cases surge

New model makes reporting Lyme disease easier

New model makes reporting Lyme disease easier

Swine disease detected, under investigation in Pennsylvania

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CDC issues E. coli outbreak warning for romaine lettuce

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New test can diagnose Lyme disease in just 15 minutes, research shows

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A Philly resident has West Nile virus – Pennsylvania's first case this year

Mosquito West Nile Virus

Eye tracking tests could be a predictive tool for Alzheimer's disease

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What fingernails and toenails can tell you about your health

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Philly Alzheimer's study questions amyloid as accurate marker for cognitive decline

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West Nile virus shows up in Allentown

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Night sweats: What causes them and how to get rid of them

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Traveling abroad? You'll want to consider these vaccinations

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Penn professors receive $4.5 million grant for new autoimmune disease research center

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It’s tick season – here’s what you need to know about Lyme disease

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Parkinson's: four unusual signs you may be at risk

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Children's Health

Lyme disease prevention for little ones

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Dog disease that can be passed to humans found in U.S.

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Scientists link ancient viruses to the chronic inflammation causing multiple sclerosis

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New 'jumping' superbug, resistant to key antibiotic, could be trouble for hospitals

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First reported case of blood-sucking 'kissing bug' found in Delaware, CDC confirms

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Symptoms of the most common STDs

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Already more U.S. measles cases this year than all of 2018

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West Chester University student gets mumps after visiting Temple campus

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Mumps cases at Temple University up to 49, school adds vaccination requirement

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Measles outbreak sends vaccine demand soaring, even among the hesitant

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Running with Raynaud's: Exercising outdoors in the extreme cold – safely

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Two major things you can do to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease

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Four cases of adenovirus confirmed at Voorhees Pediatric Facility

Voorhees Pediatric Facility

Zika publicity has faded, but the health threat remains real

Game Commission investigating dozens of dead deer in southeastern Pennsylvania

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

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Alan Alda living with Parkinson's – a neurologist explains treatment advances

Doctors at Abington Hospital treat man who died from rotting throat due to cocaine use

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Salmonella outbreak across 26 states, including Pa., linked to raw turkey products

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Pennsylvania sets record in 2017-2018 for flu deaths

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What's in your genome? Parents-to-be want to know

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Rare developmental disorder can't keep 12-year-old Jade Boruk from getting her black belt

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Anaphylactic shock in the skies: Docs react quickly to save Bucks County woman

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‘Rapid autopsy’ programs seek clues to cancer within hours of death

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Hospitals lure diabetes patients with self-care courses, but costs can weigh heavily

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