Research

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

Penn Medicine determines why people lack hair on their palms and soles

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Q&A: CEO of Ambler's Beyond Celiac discusses latest on potential vaccine

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Penn study finds that black patients are much more likely to die of sudden cardiac death

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There are many types of obesity – which one matters to your health

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Newly-found gene variation may boost risk of erectile dysfunction

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Temple lands $2.6 million grant to reduce dental anxiety

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Prostate removal helps cancer patients live longer than more common treatments

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Philadelphia’s soda tax is just making people buy their sugary drinks outside city limits

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Penn Medicine doctor's 5K raises thousands each year to benefit Alzheimer's research

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Children's Health

Infant walkers still landing babies in the hospital

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Critical procedure available for more stroke victims

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Is Pluto a planet after all? New research says yes, though the debate rages on

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

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

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Increased fasting could lead to a longer life

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The dirtiest part of an airport isn't the bathrooms

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New clues could help doctors predict breast cancer relapse

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Alternative Medicine

A marijuana compound may counteract psychosis

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Penn State wants to pay you $300 to eat one avocado per day for six months – for science

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Surprise! There are tiny tunnels running through your head

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Lack of sleep could be as risky for your heart as smoking

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Consumer baby monitors produce inaccurate readings, CHOP study finds

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Jefferson Health researchers identify cause of skin cancer in Butterfly Syndrome patients

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Children's Health

CDC: Most infants not breastfed for recommended length

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

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Study: Blue light from smartphones is killing your eyesight

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Flip a switch and shut down seizures?

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

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Children's Health

Many U.S. school districts unprepared for infectious disease outbreaks

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Struggling to lose weight? Your gut may be to blame

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FDA approves cancer treatment tested by Penn researchers

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Risk of developing Alzheimer's disease tied to liver, study finds

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AAP: hundreds of common food additives may pose health risks for children

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Sprained an ankle? In some states, opioid prescriptions are common treatment

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Climate change may increase suicide rates, study shows

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Nat'l Center for Arts Research ranks Philly 11th for Top 40 Most Vibrant Arts Communities

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Hormones may increase women's risk of Alzheimer's disease

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Beef jerky and other cured meats could lead to bipolar and manic episodes

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Study: More young Americans are dying of liver disease caused by alcoholism

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Frequent digital media usage may be linked to ADHD symptoms in adolescents

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Eagles fans: Were years of heartbreak worth Super Bowl LII triumph?

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

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Pregnant millennials may be more depressed than previous generation, study finds

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Drexel conference focuses on how to keep EMTs safe from violence

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Parents regularly use their phones while driving their children, study shows

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Do neckties pose a health hazard? Jim Gardner seems to think so

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