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Six ways to stay healthy during the cold winter months

Philadelphia heat wave is almost over — what to expect this week

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Dry January is the perfect way to kick off 2019 on a healthy note

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Get your kids into Yoga with this free workout

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Put 'em up: The boxing gym boom has landed in Philadelphia

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PHOTOS: Mascots for a Cure parade in Center City

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New study finds snoring-related health risks to be worse for women

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

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These professional athletes created their own clean supplement brand

Chinese scientist claims to be the first to create gene-edited babies in controversial report

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New study finds soda more likely to cause diabetes than other sweets

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This protein bar hack turns your healthy snack into a dessert-like experience

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A new study predicts global insulin shortage by 2030, leaving 40 million diabetics without

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Women prove to be just as tough as men in extreme physical challenges, study finds

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Einstein has lowered rate of c-sections by five percent with midwifery initiative

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Did you know wounds heal faster during the day? Here's why

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

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Q&A: CEO of Ambler's Beyond Celiac discusses latest on potential vaccine

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New study suggests parents who clean pacifiers in their mouths are boosting health of their babies

These are the jobs with the highest suicide rates, according to the CDC

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Pennsylvania health department urges vigilance in reporting suspected AFM cases

Thinking about trying ClassPass? Wait for this awesome Black Friday deal

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New guidelines recommend all adults be screened by a physician for unhealthy alcohol use

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Not getting enough sleep can cause dehydration, new study suggests

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

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They're rallying behind 'the strongest little girl in the world'

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Hospitalized on Election Day? Here's how you can still vote

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Bridgeport police officer honored for saving newborn's life

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'The Funeral III' exhibit challenges mental health stigmas

'The Funeral III' is challenging mental health stigmas

Philly dermatologists pick apart Dr. Pimple Popper

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Here's why Delco's cuddle therapist is happy to hug you

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Badly injured when struck by car, Dirty Franks bartender says her first words

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Coca-Cola looking to expand into the cannabis market

Mayor Kenney signs Philadelphia's sodium menu warning label bill into law

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Dirty Franks bartender in 'up and down' battle back from brink of death

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Can a low-carb diet lead to an earlier death?

Surefire solutions to get your partner to stop snoring

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Sunny news from dermatologists to make you rethink your sunscreen picks

Sprouts Farmers Market opening first Philadelphia location

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Worker with developmental disabilities celebrates 12 years on job at Villanova

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French winemakers are not pleased with new warning labels

Councilman Green: Philly medical marijuana snub 'perpetuates the poor and deeply impoverished narrative'

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