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Vigorous exercise may increase stroke risk in people with blocked arteries

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Baby Shark bath toys recalled over risks of impalement, laceration, and puncture injuries

Baby Shark Toys recall

Can probiotics help with depression? Link between mental health, gut bacteria points to benefits

Probiotics Depression Anxiety

More than $7 million in COVID relief for New Jersey fisheries may need to be paid back, state says

New Jersey Fisheries

Smoking, drinking habits may explain why night owls tend to die younger than morning people

Night Owls Sleep

People of color more likely to develop food allergies than white people, research shows

Food allergies race

Health Insurance

At least 1.7 million Americans use health care sharing plans, despite lack of protections

What is somatic therapy? Advocates believe it explores connections between mental health and physical symptoms

somatic therapy

Revisiting Chris Christie's history as friend, foe to Donald Trump as former governor enters presidential race

How to view the strawberry moon this weekend

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Sick restaurant workers account for 40% of food poisoning outbreaks, CDC says

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Ring gave employees 'unrestricted' and 'dangerous' access to customers' videos, FTC says

U.S. Supreme Court narrows scope of Clean Water Act

U.S. Supreme Court

CDC warns of summer mpox resurgence, urges vaccination for high-risk groups

At-home COVID-19 tests recalled for possible bacteria contamination

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Netflix show starring N.J. memorabilia king to debut this Friday

Former Sixer JJ Redick got ejected while coaching son's basketball game in New Jersey

Does marijuana boost creativity? Make people lazy? Research challenges stereotypes

Marijuana Studies

Netflix used man's photos in film, mistaking him for hitchhiker who killed N.J. attorney, lawsuit says

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Actor F. Murray Abraham was fired from 'Mythic Quest' for alleged sexual misconduct, report says

Rita's debuts new line of cold brew frozen coffee drinks

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White House gives xylazine unprecedented 'emerging threat' designation

Federal bill aims to make xylazine, the animal sedative used in 'tranq dope,' a Schedule III controlled drug

Questlove gets into the book publishing business with new company and forthcoming Sly Stone memoir

New FCC rules require cell phone carriers to block scam text messages sent to consumers

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Federal marijuana pardon certificates now available to people with past offenses

Marijuana Pardon Certificates

Kevin Hart and Nick Cannon team up for 'Celebrity Prank Wars' TV show

Where to stream the 2023 Oscar best picture nominees

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Seasonal affective disorder affects millions of Americans, but bright-light therapy may help

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With Twitter's addition of For You tab, it becomes the latest social media platform to mimic rivals

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Computer failure delays flights nationwide, including dozens at Philly airport

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Facing public blitz, Chipotle will add Philly cheesesteak quesadilla 'hack' to menu

Former Flyer Chris Pronger recalls suffering erratic heart rhythm after blow to chest during 1998 game

Rare comet should appear in sky later in January — and it could be visible without a telescope

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Pennsylvania's population falls as Americans migrate to the South

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Wawa is planning expansion to Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky within a few years

Wawa Expansion

Former Eagle Michael Vick will explore the evolution of the Black quarterback in new docuseries

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Live Nation is under investigation by the Justice Department

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