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Study: Blue light from smartphones is killing your eyesight

Penn Medicine hospitals ranked among nation's best by U.S. News and World Report

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Prenatal whooping cough vaccine does not increase risk of autism, study says

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Hepatitis C-infected organs may be safe for transplant, Penn study finds

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Study: Heatwave-related deaths to dramatically increase by 2080

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Drexel researchers develop 'crystalsome' polymer for improved intravenous drug delivery

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FDA approves cancer treatment tested by Penn researchers

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Arrested development: Can we improve cardiac arrest survival in hospitals?

Scared of CRISPR? 40 years on, IVF shows how fears of new medical technology can fade

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Denver patient tests negative for deadly Ebola virus

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The first 2018 case of West Nile Virus in Pennsylvania has been reported

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Report: Philadelphia is home to the second best employer for women

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How soon is soon enough to learn you have Alzheimer’s?

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Penn Medicine offers 'more natural' alternative to in vitro fertilization

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Risk of developing Alzheimer's disease tied to liver, study finds

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New Jersey expands fish consumption testing to include PFAS

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Why are there so many suckers? A neuropsychologist explains

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Third Salmonella outbreak in five days; Pepperidge Farm recalls four varieties of Goldfish crackers

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Sprained an ankle? In some states, opioid prescriptions are common treatment

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Ritz products recalled nationwide for potential salmonella contamination

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Hormones may increase women's risk of Alzheimer's disease

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Man in critical condition after contracting flesh-eating bacteria near Jersey Shore

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

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Greening vacant city lots reduces residents' depression, Penn study finds

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Expectant mothers may lower autism risk through diet alterations, study finds

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Penn, Johnson & Johnson partner for new healthcare networking hub

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New study suggests soccer headers may be tied to balance problems in players

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IBX Foundation highlights recovery stories of opioid addicts

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Parents regularly use their phones while driving their children, study shows

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How the EPA and the Pentagon downplayed a growing toxic threat

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Parkinson's disease impacts way more than previously believed, study finds

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DEP: Elevated ozone levels could pose respiratory problems on Tuesday

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Philly effort to ban flavored tobacco dies with state budget

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Out-of-pocket costs put HIV prevention drug out of reach for many at risk

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Eating nuts may improve sperm quantity and vitality

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Brain stimulation can reduce physical and sexual assaults – study

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Under pressure, California lawmakers ban soda taxes for 12 years

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New drug designed to control excessive underarm sweating

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The latest blood pressure guidelines: What they mean for you

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Independence Blue Cross, cardiology practice sign 5-year agreement

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New epilepsy treatment is the first FDA-approved cannabis-based drug

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Ralph Muller to step down as UPHS chief executive

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How do you view a person with a facial deformity?

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Getting tattooed with a weak immune system could pose long-term health risks

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CHOP unveils plan for new inpatient hospital in King of Prussia

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Ocean City has officially banned smoking on the beach

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Digital mental health drug raises troubling questions

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