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Children Diets

A smarter approach to snacking in schools

Sports massage therapy can speed recovery, prevent injury

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Baby technology for peaceful parenting

Baby Technology

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

Skin cancer survivors share stories, offer warning in PSA

Skin Cancer

Could special glasses help the color-blind?

Bad news for germaphobes

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

Angelina Jolie has ovaries removed over cancer concern

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

Pot smokers tend to be skinnier, despite the munchies

Mantras, visualization improve athletic performance

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5 tips for a digital detox

Digital Detox

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

pregnancy

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

Anorexia

Project HOME to hold grand opening Monday

Project HOME

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

ACL injuries in female athletes linked to genes

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'Really, really big news’ for kids with cancer

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Local scholars publish study on behavioral addictions

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

Treatment aims to help patients keep hair during chemo

Chemo Caps

Temple researchers: Antidepressant may reverse heart failure

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 mouthguard targets youth football concussions

Youth Football

Smart sports garment improves performance, prevents injury

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Smoking bans don't hamper the habit

Philly ranks in top 10 organic-obsessed cities

Fruits and Veggies

New fitness trend: yoga in the snow

Survive daylight saving time with tips from a sleep expert

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Penn Vet student aims to revolutionize animal testing industry

Animal Testing

Pain causes sleep issues for more than half of all Americans

Insomnia

Study: Smokers more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression

Placenta research secures NIH funding

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Music therapy program aids patients with Alzheimer's

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