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Drexel project to study PTSD treatment with music therapy

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Penn study: Herbal roseroot may help fight depression

Herbal Roseroot

As deadly pig virus wanes, bacon prices shrink

Bacon

A smarter approach to snacking in schools

Children Diets

Baby Shane Metzgar loses battle to rare cancer

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Report: Doctors in N.J. least willing to treat Medicaid patients

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Philadelphia doctor launches acne treatment website

Web Doctor Visits

Baby technology for peaceful parenting

Baby Technology

Sports massage therapy can speed recovery, prevent injury

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He only lived six days, but his legacy lives on - in Philly and elsewhere

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Rowan students shave their heads to support cancer research

Could special glasses help the color-blind?

Skin cancer survivors share stories, offer warning in PSA

Skin Cancer

Angelina Jolie has ovaries removed over cancer concern

Bad news for germaphobes

Omega-3 fatty acids may help boys with ADHD improve their concentration

Amy's Kitchen, Wegmans recall spinach products for possible listeria

Mantras, visualization improve athletic performance

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5 tips for a digital detox

Digital Detox

Pot smokers tend to be skinnier, despite the munchies

CHOP studies seek clues to complications after heart surgery

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Urgent care takes root in N.J.

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Food psychologist: How surroundings affect eating habits

Wearing high heels too often can cause many injuries

Study: Extended breastfeeding may lead to higher income, IQ

Infertility breakthrough: Successful womb transplants

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Drexel study: Heavier kids may be more susceptible to eating disorders

Anorexia

ACL injuries in female athletes linked to genes

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Get a good night's sleep - with the help of technology

Project HOME to hold grand opening Monday

Project HOME

Local scholars publish study on behavioral addictions

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'Really, really big news’ for kids with cancer

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KFC faces pressure after McDonald's says no antibiotics in chicken

Temple researchers: Antidepressant may reverse heart failure

Treatment aims to help patients keep hair during chemo

Chemo Caps

Rowan, Rutgers study links BPA exposure to autism

Changing C-sections: A gentler approach

Cesarean Section

CDC survey: 17% of high-school students contemplated suicide

Smart sports garment improves performance, prevents injury

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Smart mouthguard targets youth football concussions

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Smoking bans don't hamper the habit

Philly ranks in top 10 organic-obsessed cities

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