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New bill would make insurers pay for safer, abuse-deterrent painkillers

Study: Philadelphia maternal mortality rate higher than national average

Medicare paid for nearly 40M tranquilizer prescriptions in 2013

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Immediate treatment success already helping to reduce fear in HIV patients

Doctors' group urges lawmakers to up age for e-cigarette purchase

Study: Organ donation rates vary greatly throughout U.S.

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N.J. Senate committee OKs bill authorizing breast milk bank licenses

Breast Milk Bank

Local researchers using Apple Watch in breast cancer study

Changes coming to next year's flu shot

U.S. FDA panel supports female libido drug

The science of ... body dysmorphic disorder

Subway to drop artificial ingredients by 2017

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Police report six overdoses in one day in Camden

Melanoma rates continue to rise, causing more deaths, higher health care costs

Skin Cancer

Stephen Hawking says he 'would consider assisted suicide'

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New website provides sexting 101, other health rights info for teens

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Dating apps facing some blame for rise in STDs

State of New Jersey issues warning after confirmed case of measles

Measles

Experimental antidepressants inspired by club drug

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Tips to protect yourself as tick season arrives

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PSA shows the depth of dogs' companionship

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Experiment finds bacteria, mold on and in Keurig machines

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Most Americans still don’t use sunscreen

Sun Safety

FDA nearing decision on trans fat ban

South Jersey 'superheroes' raise awareness, funds for boy's bone disorder

AJ's Avengers

No gym membership? No excuse

Nothing to sneeze at: allergies take toll on sufferers and economy

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Mom detects son's eye cancer with cellphone photos

Bucks County hospital gives free wigs to cancer patients

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Wharton MBA grad leading fight against rare disease - his own

Glucose, fructose-laden drinks whet appetite differently

Ebola found hiding in doctor's eye

Majority of parents think their overweight children are the 'right weight'

New labels address medications' impact on moms-to-be

Panera announces list of ingredients to be banned by end of 2016

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The practice of eating the placenta post-baby

Grow at your own risk: Microbiologist says some beards comparable to toilets

Report: Philly is third-worst place in U.S. for asthma sufferers

Calories Comparison: CrossFit vs. Avg. Gym Workout

Technology at your fingertips - or underneath them

Project Underskin

Jefferson med students learn to treat the often untreated: themselves

Dog spreads plague to four Colorado residents

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A healthy gut may help prevent Parkinson's and ALS

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