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Superstar athletes popularize unproven stem cell procedures

How to prevent and treat blisters from running

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This popular diet limits alcohol consumption – and it might boost brain function

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Blood tests for Alzheimer’s: Two experts on why new studies are encouraging

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'Jersey Shore' star Vinny Guadagnino will release 'Keto Guido Cookbook' in September

NBA to implement new mental health guidelines for 2019-2020 season

More Narcan needed in fight against opioid epidemic, CDC says

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Is the healthiest way to eat fruits and vegetables raw or cooked?

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SoulCycle joins the at-home workout realm in coming fitness collaborative

Carroll - Fitness Classes SoulCycle

That compostable bowl from your favorite restaurant may contain cancer-causing chemicals

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23,000 trampolines recalled after legs collapse

trampoline recall

One in five adults regret posting to social media while on drugs, new study says

Regret posting to social media

Children's Health

Human breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals from mom

Breastfeeding Baby 08052019

John Oliver takes on prison labor on 'Last Week Tonight,' uses archive footage of Bill Cosby to explain jail

John Oliver prison labor

Vegan bacon and steak alternatives coming soon from Beyond Meat?

beyond meat bacon steak

So far in 2019, six mass shootings in Philadelphia

Why bananas might be the answer to a good night's sleep

bananas bedtime snack

Could a national gun buyback program reduce the 393 million guns on America's streets?

Deadliest mass shootings in modern U.S. history

Study: Sex increases chances of survival following a heart attack

sex improves survival

An ambitious plan to stop the rise of superbugs

Entenmann’s cookies recalled by Horsham-based distributor for choking hazard

entemenn's little bites cookie recall

Philly ranked worst city in the United States for sleep health

Skyline Philly Sleep

People who work these jobs face a higher risk of cancer

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Digital games may help ease stress better than mindfulness apps, new study says

Older Americans increasingly having a binge drinking problem new study reports

binge drinking senior citizens

U.S. health care: An industry too big to fail

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Reality Television

In 'The Bachelorette' finale, the nice guy finishes first

Chris Harrison and new The Bachelorette Hannah B

'July effect' doesn't impact heart surgery, new study finds

This 6-minute video is the perfect explanation of what happens when you overdose

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Vitamin A may help reduce the risk of skin cancer

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Juul e-cig flavors create chemical reactions that irritate airways, study finds

Juul accused by Congress members of marketing e-cigarettes in schools

In the battle of the fitness trackers, the most steps might not win

Fitness Shoes 07302019

Millennials more likely to struggle to meet people than older generations, study finds

Millennials Loneliness Social Isolation

This monthly subscription delivers hard-to-find and healthy keto snacks

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Finally, U.S. measles outbreak shows signs of slowing

Measles rash

Doctor Alexa will see you now: Is Amazon primed to come to your rescue?

Echo Nightstand 07292019

How technology could help solve the caregiver shortage for seniors

Seniors Technology 07252019

Children's Health

Juul allegedly marketed e-cigarettes to children during school programs

Juul accused by Congress members of marketing e-cigarettes in schools

Health Insurance

Dream of retiring abroad? The reality: Medicare doesn’t travel well

Stealthy 'city-killer' asteroid passed alarmingly close to Earth

Asteroid Philly

These are some of the infections you can pick up at the gym

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Why cucumbers are the healthy heroes among summertime vegetables

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Summer Mental Health

Summer may ease pressures on youth, but it's a good time to address mental health concerns

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Lymphatic drainage is having a moment, though research shows its benefits may be limited

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