Paramedics

From 9/11 to father's fatal plane crash, New Jersey paramedic has learned lessons in coping with tragedy

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Rankings

Report: Philadelphia not exactly one of America's most caring cities

Crime

Drexel study: Paramedics face higher risk of assault than firefighters

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Young cancer survivors have double the risk of getting cancer later in life, study finds

Research finds no link between fluoride in tap water and lower adolescent IQ

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