Prevention

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FDA proposes larger, visual health warnings for cigarette packs, advertisements

FDA issues another reminder about dangers of drinking bleach to 'cure' cancer, autism

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The top 3 methods for removing ticks from skin

Ticks Different Sizes 06102019

How to prevent and treat blisters from running

Carroll - Running, Exercise, Schuylkill River Trail

More Narcan needed in fight against opioid epidemic, CDC says

Carroll - Naloxone, Narcan

Recommended health screenings for men in their 50s

Doctor Senior Man 08082019

A selfie video can measure your blood pressure

Blood Pressure Measurement Smartphone selfie

An ambitious plan to stop the rise of superbugs

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People who work these jobs face a higher risk of cancer

jobs highest cancer risk

These common foods may help prevent mosquito bites from the inside out

food prevent mosquito bites

Why swimming in your contact lenses is a very, very bad idea

eye infection swimming contacts

Surviving the heat: tips to stay cool

Heat Wave Hot Temperatures 06252019

As temperatures climb, a new push to keep workers safe

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5 signs of heatstroke – plus what to do and not to do

Sunburn Bad 07152019

Screening, early detection driving decline in Delaware cancer deaths

Cancer Chemotherapy 07102019

How to reduce jet lag after flying

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Man's death from caffeine supplement serves as reminder of the dangers

Lachlan Foote Caffeine Overdose 07082019

9-year-old Philly girl's devastating injuries underscore the dangers of fireworks

Backyard Fireworks Texas 07042019

Everything you need to know about giving blood

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Gluten-free pizzas might not be entirely free from the troubling protein

gluten free pizza gma

Watch yourself, firework-related eye injuries in the U.S. have doubled

fireworks eye injuries safety

International travelers should know about diseases of concern at their summer destinations

international travel disease

Does zinc really cure colds faster?

ZInc Mineral Capsule 06262019

Traveling abroad? You'll want to consider these vaccinations

Luggage Travel Scenery 06242019

Checklist spurred significant reduction in post-surgical deaths, study finds

global surgical guidelines mortality

Coffee proves to be a fat-burning, obesity-fighting beverage in 'pioneering' study

coffee obesity prevention

Keep your canine out of your cannabis

Dog Puppy Face 06242019

Penn professors receive $4.5 million grant for new autoimmune disease research center

Doctor takes a patient's blood pressure

What does the dust in your home mean for your health?

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Children's Health

Nail polish, makeup spur one ER visit every two hours for young children

children personal care products poisoning

Fathers need to care for themselves as well as their kids – but often don't

Father Daughter Bicycle 06172019

Does rotavirus vaccine lower risk of children getting Type 1 diabetes?

Diabetes_Rotavirus_Vaccine

New York ends religious exemption for vaccinations amid measles outbreak

new york religous exemption law

Nearly 400 medical practices rendered ineffective by large analysis of past research

medical practices ineffective

Turns out, medical marijuana has no impact on opioid deaths

Medical Marijuana Products Beyond/Hello Philadelphia

Governing health organization recommends daily preventative HIV treatment for at-risk individuals

hiv prevention drug guidelines

It’s tick season – here’s what you need to know about Lyme disease

Ticks Different Sizes 06102019

Juul initiates research into the public health effects of e-cigarette use

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Officials warn of possible Hepatitis A exposure at South Jersey Dunkin' Donuts

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