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

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

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Ritz products recalled nationwide for potential salmonella contamination

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

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

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

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Penn, Johnson & Johnson partner for new healthcare networking hub

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

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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

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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CHOP unveils plan for new inpatient hospital in King of Prussia

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

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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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Beaches throughout Cape May, Atlantic City issued advisory for feces-related bacteria contamination

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When does hungry become hangry

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Jefferson, Drexel researchers test gel to restore independent breathing after spinal cord injuries

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Your toddler is almost definitely consuming too much sugar

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These Jersey Shore beaches tested too high for feces-related bacteria

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Does pain expected equal pain felt? Ask a kid

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Temple researchers find success in minimally invasive treatment for emphysema

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Study helps to make Chinese food in Philly healthier

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Juul: Why a trendy e-cig is causing a social – and public health – commotion

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The water in this Montgomery County town isn't safe to drink this week

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A single cell spurs 5-year remission for Penn leukemia patient

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Pennsylvania sets record in 2017-2018 for flu deaths

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New migraine drug: A neurologist explains how it works

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Jersey Shore town eyes ban on beach smoking, including e-cigarettes

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