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Strength Training

How strength training can stave off the physical decline that comes with aging

Drexel, Salus move forward with university merger plan

Drexel Salus University Merger

ChatGPT and other generative AI could foster science denial and misunderstanding

Generative AI Misinformation

Cherelle Parker taken to hospital for a dental issue after winning Philly's Democratic mayoral primary

Cherelle Parker hospital

Temple University Hospital employees agree to a new contract, avoiding potential strike

Temple University Hospital union contract

Air quality near the junkyard fire in North Philly has returned to normal, city officials say

North Philly junkyard fire

Jon Stewart slams Pat Toomey and other GOP senators over stalled burn pit legislation

A negative outlook on life may be affecting your health – being optimistic could help

optimism

Could number of out-of-state women seeking abortions in Pennsylvania multiply if Roe v. Wade is overturned?

Children's mental health has been getting worse over the last five years, study finds

Children Mental Health

Ex-Philly health commissioner Tom Farley lands new role in D.C. leading community wellness initiatives

Tom Farley D.C. health department

Children's Health

Just months from opening, here's a quick look at CHOP's new King of Prussia hospital

CHOP's King of Prussia Hospital

High-risk animals at Philadelphia Zoo to get experimental COVID-19 vaccine

Philadelphia Zoo COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 tests required if traveling from the U.K., CDC says

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Relationship resiliency: A key to staying happy, and healthy, amid stress

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Sixers postpone Youth Foundation Gala as precautionary coronavirus measure

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

CKO Center City

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

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PHOTOS: Mascots for a Cure parade in Center City

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Penn Votes Project

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