Virus

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After measles case reported in Philly area, CHOP doctor says there's no need to worry about vaccinated children

With cases of norovirus rising this winter, here are tips to protect yourself from getting the stomach bug

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Over 100,000 at-home COVID-19 tests recalled by Philadelphia Dept. of Public Health

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A measles case has been reported in Montgomery County; here's what to know about the viral infection

Montgomery County measles

New COVID-19 variant discovered in South Africa could be highly transmissible, scientists warn

No smallpox found in vials discovered at Merck lab in Montgomery County, CDC says

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John Oliver addresses coronavirus fears on 'Last Week Tonight'

Last Week Tonight John Oliver coronavirus

As the coronavirus spreads across the U.S., here's what you need to know

The new coronavirus outbreak in China may have originated in snakes

Chinese coronavirus snakes

Despite a second coronavirus case, CDC says Americans' risk remains low

CDC confirms first U.S. case of potentially deadly new coronavirus

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WHO warns hospitals worldwide about possible spread of new coronavirus

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West Nile confirmed in Chester County resident, second case in Pennsylvania

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'Revolutionary' study uses common cold virus to attack bladder cancer

cold virus attacks bladder cancer

Two more confirmed mumps cases at University of Pennsylvania

Carroll University of Pennsylvania Students

A Maryland college student died from the same adenovirus causing death toll in New Jersey

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Panera recalling cream cheese after testing positive for fatal bacteria

panera cream cheese recall

Food Pantry CHOP

Feeding kids with food allergies can be expensive. So CHOP opened a pantry to help families access...

Healthy Living Holidays

For men looking to live healthier in 2026, the holidays can serve as a test run

Headache Causes

Why do people get headaches?

Purchased - A depressed person sitting on the floor

Suicide prevention: No more stigma

Light Lamp SAD

After a lifetime of seasonal depression, I finally tried light therapy. Here's what I learned

Tanning Bed

Tanning beds can cause DNA damage and increase the risk of melanoma by nearly three times

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