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Officials warn of potential measles exposure at Newark airport

Mother cures toddler's eczema with homemade breast milk-based soap

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100 years ago, 'Spanish flu' shut down Philadelphia – and wiped out thousands

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For local ER travel nurse, life is a mountain to climb

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The Monthly Migraine: The ER bill was $1,600, but the pain was worse

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Death count debates overshadow the real story: Hurricane Maria was partly a human-made disaster

Collegeville boy, 6, gets wish to become pilot for a day

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At least 15 men near Ground Zero during 9/11 now have breast cancer

HUP secretary on a mission to share her love of art

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The Monthly Migraine: My 'migraine' piercing

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Philadelphia is one of the 'top mosquito cities' in U.S.

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Holy Redeemer nurse has a sweet side gig

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Maryland mom eats poppy seed bagel, tests positive for opioids

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North Jersey family, CHOP doctor discuss journey to discover boy's rare disease on 'Today' show

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Lifeguard recounts how Wildwood beach helped him battle colon cancer

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In the O.R. and on the dance floor, Virtua doc has all the right moves

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The Monthly Migraine: You never forget your first migraine

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Cooper Health surgeon knows special bond between horse and rider

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Dr. Nicole Fox

Jefferson med students swap stethoscopes for sketchbooks

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Despite stage four lung cancer, pooper scoopers carry on

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Do neckties pose a health hazard? Jim Gardner seems to think so

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The other victims: First responders to horrific disasters often suffer in solitude

Jeff nurse channels her inner witch to help women and children in need

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Einstein Healthcare takes fight against HIV to the streets

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Drexel Medicine breast surgeon and her dog bond through canine agility training

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Fewer U.S. adults are smoking cigarettes

The Monthly Migraine: Seven things migraine sufferers want you to know

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He started vaping as a teen and now says habit is ‘impossible to let go’

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Bubble pop? Brownie batter? Vapes’ added flavors fuel e-cig debate

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For OB-GYN, theatrical design is a labor of love

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Dr. Roman Tatarowicz

Domestic violence’s overlooked damage: concussion and brain injury

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Preemie cams let family in, keep germs out

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Jefferson CEO ranks as one of Fast Company's 'most creative people' in business

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Holy Redeemer doc goes viral with ‘Fixer Upper’-inspired dollhouse

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When is insurance not really insurance? When you need pricey dental care

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Philly-area woman saved by docs on plane has new medical scare

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Swashbuckling surgeon shares special skill

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Anaphylactic shock in the skies: Docs react quickly to save Bucks County woman

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Patriots fan donates life-saving kidney to Eagles fan

Local doctor knows how to get your blood pumping

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Nurse practitioner and triathlete pushes her body to the limit

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Penn cancer doc rocks to his own beat as band's bassist

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