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Chemotherapy initiative makes cancer patients feel at home

What is immunotherapy anyway? What you need to know about this exciting cancer treatment

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Philadelphia's best (and worst) hospitals for these four common surgeries

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Jefferson doc assesses medical mysteries on TNT's new 'Chasing the Cure' show

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Jefferson University agrees to buy Fox Chase Cancer Center from Temple University

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Four Philadelphia health care organizations partner in hopes to save St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

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Philly-based NeuroFlow, Jefferson Health team up on better mental health treatment

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Endurance athletes have the heart to compete on the big stage

Enjoy tempting summer foods without the guilt

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Doctor, is it OK if I use marijuana?

Modern Healthcare names four Philly execs among most influential

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Jefferson exec's health care vision shaped by unique obstetrics career, wife's cancer battle

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New Jersey 'Patient Protection Act' sparks battle between Philly and Jersey health systems

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Alternative Medicine

Everything you need to know about navigating the world of medical marijuana in Philly

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Jefferson Health to open refugee wellness clinic at Bok building

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Jefferson and Wills Eye center to focus on connections between neuroscience, vision care

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Doctor Apple will see you now

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Jefferson launches fund for hemp innovation and sustainability

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Does CBD work? Science isn't sure, but Philly-area residents say it's helping them

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Amid shifting attitudes on medical marijuana, baby boomers are big buyers

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Alternative Medicine

Medical marijuana and CBD are taking off: Can it help you?

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For Philly-area neurosurgeon, spring brings a hive of activity

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Getting skinny by eating fat: taking measure of the keto diet

What you need to know about your kidneys – and how to keep them healthy

Cancer information on the internet? Stick to reliable sources

Navigating the 'nutrition' specialties, and why you may be looking for a registered dietitian

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Colon cancer rising among millennials – but doctors aren't sure why

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Love, chocolate and your heart

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Zip code vs. genetic code: Breaking down cancer disparities in Philadelphia

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The slippery slope of fish oil supplements

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Jefferson Health considers purchase of Fox Chase Cancer Center

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As medical misinformation infects the internet, doctors seek a cure

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Jefferson researchers discover promising treatment for most common adult eye cancer

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Jefferson identifies treatment for under-diagnosed cause of severe chest pain

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Citing convenience, millennials opting for urgent care over primary care

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HPV vaccination is cancer prevention

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Will an aspirin a day keep a heart attack away?

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Compassionomics 101: How kindness can make a big difference in health care

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Telemedicine offers new health care possibilities – but payment challenges abound

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Jefferson raises minimum wage to $15/hour across health system

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With holidays in sight, laser skin treatments prove popular

New Jefferson Health partnership will offer free genetic testing to its employees

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Jefferson collaboration creates first international medical degree

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