Treatments

Alzheimer's vaccine

An Alzheimer's vaccine could be ready for human trials within 2 years

Children's Health

Treating HIV in the tiniest babies could have huge positive implications for their futures

World AIDs Day 2019

FDA overlooked red flags in drugmaker’s testing of new depression medicine

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Botanical 19th century medicines may be the answer for treating drug-resistant bacteria

civil war plant treatment

'London patient' apparently cleared of HIV provides promise for future cure

hiv aids virus cure visuals online

Jefferson researchers discover promising treatment for most common adult eye cancer

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Alternative Medicine

We tried it: Summit Acupuncture in Old City

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The Tropicana's freshly renovated Sea Spa opens Thursday in Atlantic City

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Selena Gomez is undergoing 'dialectical behavioral therapy' — here's what that is

Mother cures toddler's eczema with homemade breast milk-based soap

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With $1 million grant, Temple expands clinic for medication-based opioid addiction treatment

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Jefferson, Drexel researchers test gel to restore independent breathing after spinal cord injuries

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Tax-funded mental health programs not always easy to find

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Temple Hospital recognized for treatment of incurable disease

Stock_Carroll - Temple University

New IV hydration lounge specializes in curing hangovers

New hope for people with asthma – from the garden center

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Studies show yoga has ‘a lot of potential’ to treat depression, but questions remain

Jefferson Health partnering with National Jewish Health to open Respiratory Institute in Philly

Penn Medicine study explores yoga as part of prostate cancer treatment plan

Penn expert: Reduce radiation treatment by half for men with prostate cancer

How fat could lead to more effective anti-aging treatments

Elderly Hands

Drexel researchers awarded $3 million to test innovative gadget that heals chronic wounds

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Philly YouTuber celebrates drug-war win as DEA retreats on kratom

Kratom

Two medical practices in Philadelphia selected for cancer care program

Penn medical researchers find important link in kidney regeneration

Kidney cells regrowth graphic

N.Y. college student creates IV 'superheroes' to help kids in hospitals feel safe

Bobby Lenahan

Drexel research team spearheads 3-D printing of embryonic stem cell 'blocks'

Leah Still discharged from CHOP following last treatment

Leah Still Treatment

Cancer Research

Black female physicist awarded $1.1M grant for cancer research

Four flu-fighting remedies by local wellness bloggers

VA to fund special robotic legs for paralyzed vets

Military Base

Loud chewing drive you crazy? You're the one with the problem

Doylestown researchers close in on hepatitis B treatment

Study: Extremely low risk of spreading HIV to heterosexual partner if promptly on meds

Brain scans suggest anxiety may be hereditary

PTSD Anxious Woman

Study: Men, women may experience pain differently

Pain

Study: Signs of Alzheimer's may begin about 20 years before symptoms

New York City to offers free eye tests, glasses to older students

Veterans Affairs

Operation Overmed: Vet's photos promote alternative treatments

Operation Overmed

U.S. FDA panel supports female libido drug

Experimental antidepressants inspired by club drug

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Family history may not impact breast cancer survival odds

Breast Cancer

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