Prevention

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

To combat suicides by veterans, VA turns to an algorithm

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American Airlines to allow passengers with nut allergies to board early

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This shower hack is an all-natural cure for your stuffy nose

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Teens can get condoms delivered 'discreetly' for free in Philly with this service

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This 'healthier' Halloween candy option is not worth your time – and 'troubles'

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Lumos Yoga and Barre will host a breast cancer awareness yoga class tomorrow

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Coffee addicts, your habit may reduce risk of developing rosacea, study suggests

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A new study finds that eating organic foods has major benefit in cancer prevention

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Drop off your expired prescriptions at one of these 47 Montgomery County sites

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Meghan Markle's pregnancy brings Zika virus back into spotlight

This NYC hospital created a playlist to teach proper CPR compression rhythm

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Wilmington health care network to administer over 11,000 employee flu shots

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Jefferson: new research regarding how seizures begin

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Spotted lanternfly update: What one arborist says you need to worry about now

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Blood test could be 'holy grail' for lung cancer screenings

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Excessive sleepiness during the day could be a warning sign of Alzheimer's

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Black men more likely to accept health screenings from black doctors, study finds

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Philadelphia is one of the 'top mosquito cities' in U.S.

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Prenatal whooping cough vaccine does not increase risk of autism, study says

Almond milk recalled because it might contain real milk

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Lifeguard recounts how Wildwood beach helped him battle colon cancer

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Expectant mothers may lower autism risk through diet alterations, study finds

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Drexel conference focuses on how to keep EMTs safe from violence

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Two sunscreen ingredients you might consider avoiding if you're concerned about the oceans

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The spotted lanternfly has made its way to Pa., and people are trying everything to kill them

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DEP: Elevated ozone levels could pose respiratory problems on Tuesday

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Safety a concern with recently legalized fireworks in PA, NJ

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Exercising in the heat? Take these precautions

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Einstein Healthcare takes fight against HIV to the streets

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How to get rid of gnats in your home

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7 skin care tips for summer

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Drexel student combats suicide by pairing people with online 'buddies'

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The FDA approves the first drug to prevent migraines

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Children's Health

Don't make these summer safety missteps

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Children's Health

Protecting our children from E. coli as outbreak worsens

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