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

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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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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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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The GOOD Fest is returning to Philly in August

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The first 2018 case of West Nile Virus in Pennsylvania has been reported

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CBD usage is growing in Philly and it's hitting up yoga studios

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Join Atlas Obscura for 'A Walk Through Plagues, Madness, and Medicine'

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Why it's obviously better to shower in the morning than at night

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Study: No, enjoying that full-fat ice cream won't kill you

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Philadelphia's second marijuana dispensary is coming to East Passyunk

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Wolf, Philly officials pledge $15.6 million to remove lead, mold, asbestos at schools

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Men suffer about 70 percent of fireworks injuries – and other 4th of July facts

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How do professional athletes get their health insurance?

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Invasive plant found in Pennsylvania could cause blistering, blindness

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When to see the doctor when you're traveling, and when to suck it up

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City reveals outcome of pilot program at Kensington heroin encampments

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