Health Risks

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The importance of knowing your family health history

Insulin costs far less on Craigslist – but it's a risky purchase for diabetics, health experts say

New Jersey issues health alert after 9 hospitalized with vaping-related lung problems

Harvard study finds lung-damaging toxins in popular e-cigarette products

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The at-home health test kits to have on your radar

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Central Pennsylvania woman dies of hypothermia in her home during polar vortex

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Study is first to suggest that MRI scans are safe on people with tattoos

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3 major health challenges expected to cause global impact in 2019

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Study links PFOA and PFOS to lower sperm counts and smaller penis size

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Adenovirus outbreak at New Jersey medical center shows communication errors, still no known source

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Bucks County communities under boil-water advisory

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A very effective peanut allergy treatment is slated to hit the market in 2019

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Google data might be able to pinpoint where you got food poisoning

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Duncan Hines cake mixes recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination

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Immigrants face another battle upon arrival in U.S. — with their gut health

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Father's smoking may impact health of next two generations, study suggests

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We tested women and men in Pennsylvania for breast cancer genes – only 18 percent knew they had it

Parents, do you believe in flu vaccination? Here are some common fears, debunked

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Local slaughterhouses violating Clean Water Act, environmental report says

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Lack of sleep could be as risky for your heart as smoking

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Genetic testing: Should I get tested for Alzheimer's risk?

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

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Rare tick species persists in New Jersey as expert warns of East Coast 'explosion'

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Sitting too much can cause serious health problems. So should employers be liable?

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9 life-mods to help ward off dementia

Pregnancy and iron deficiency

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Traveling abroad when pregnant: Part I

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Two lesser-known tick diseases spike in Sussex County

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