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Study examines why even 'Biggest Loser' contestants gain back the weight

Even as birth rates fall, teens say they are getting less sex education

Three hospitals hope to spark a reduction in surgeries by inexperienced doctors

Study: Spanking children doesn't improve behavior, leads to troubling outcomes

Double vision: A Jersey native's journey to becoming a first-time mom

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More kids eating detergent pods, study finds

Raúl Ibáñez picked to replace Curt Schilling on ESPN

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CVS issues voluntary recall of herbal tea product over salmonella scare

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At West Chester University, Trump rails against Kasich's 'disgusting' consumption of pancakes

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Some firms save money by offering employees free surgery

Drexel seeks healthy participants for landmark Alzheimer's drug study

Marriage Equality

Former U.S. Sen. Wofford, 90, writes about plans to marry a man

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Curt Schilling speaks out on his dismissal from ESPN

Losing both legs and an arm in Afghanistan prompted soldier's fight for medical marijuana

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Cheerios in my Yoga: Keeping your yoga practice alive as a mother of small children

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Cities begin to count the scars of childhood, and try to prevent new damage

Report: Prince treated for drug overdose six days before death

WATCH: Puppy learns the ropes of jumping onto a bed

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Planning underway to make Philly center of America's 250th birthday

Genetic counselors struggle to keep up with huge new demand

Report: Woman to replace Andrew Jackson on $20 bill

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Personal Finance

As tax season winds down, these U.S. jurisdictions have it best and worst

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Rise in oncologists working for hospitals spurs higher chemo costs: Study

Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson rumored for 'Jumanji' remake

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Poll: Wegmans takes the lead over Trader Joe's as America's favorite grocer

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U.S. fails to put its veterans back to work, says CEO, and he would know

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Three Fisher-Price infant swing models recalled

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El Niño weakens, but sister act could be on his heels

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Bernie Sanders' proposals could add less to the national debt than Donald Trump’s

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Poll: No fallout from Bill Clinton's clash with protesters in Philly

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Mindful Mondays: Being present, not perfect

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Crowned top U.S. craft brewer, Yuengling readies historic marketing push

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Prices and health care quality: Many consumers don’t see a link

Report: Hospital software often fails to flag unsafe drug prescriptions

WATCH: Charles Barkley takes stand on LGBT rights

Coming Monday: The transformation of health care

Who will care for the child: The case for emergency contact cards

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Law Enforcement

Phone scam uses pressure tactics, spoofed FBI phone numbers

Penn doctor: 'Therapeutic illusion' leads to inappropriate medical treatments

Mayor Kenney ranks 39th among U.S. peers on Twitter

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Google Maps allows virtual tour of the Batcave

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Cosby sexual assault accusers critical of exhibit at African American museum

Study: Anti-Vaccination linked to uptick in U.S. measles, whooping cough outbreaks

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