The Sixers are "working to find a landing spot" for guard Eric Gordon, according to a report from Tony Jones of The Athletic about two hours before the 2026 NBA …
February 2026
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Philadelphia Sixers
Sixers soundbites: Daryl Morey talks inactive trade deadline, Paul George suspension, luxury tax and more
by myphillyconnection 136 viewsCAMDEN, N.J. – Sixers President of Basketball Operations walked into the team's practice gym on Friday afternoon, knowing full well what was going to ensue. Morey acknowledged, after the first …
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Health & Fitness
At Philly’s new ‘Disaster University,’ first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events
by myphillyconnection 137 viewsMedics in chemical-protective suits, gas masks and fluorescent orange boots trudged onto a SEPTA platform where an attack of unknown origin — chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear — had erupted …
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Health & Fitness
Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it’s not a cure-all
by myphillyconnection 129 viewsHealth and fitness trends come and go, and many fads don't deliver on their promises – remember vibrating belts or sauna suits? Today, weighted vests, made from sturdy fabrics like …
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Health & Fitness
Technology can be a great tool for boosting your health, but motivation is the foundation of sustained change
by myphillyconnection 128 viewsWe want to get there. Americans want to live healthy, and there's even evidence that men may be slightly more likely to commit to New Year's resolutions than women. Closing …
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Montgomery County man survives rare, flesh-eating bacterial infection that caused sepsis, kidney failure
by myphillyconnection 133 viewsPeter Atkinson is the kind of person who puts in long hours, especially since he started his own business in 2012. Every other week he is on "duty" all day …
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Century-old tumor samples may help explain rising rates of colorectal cancer in younger adults
by myphillyconnection 132 viewsScientists are turning to tumor tissue samples up to 100 years old and stored in a London hospital to try to solve the mystery behind surging colorectal cancer rates among …
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Year after year, Mary Bucklew strategized with a nurse practitioner about losing weight. "We tried exercise," like walking 35 minutes a day, she recalled. "And 39,000 different diets." But 5 …
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Health & Fitness
‘Shared decision-making’ for childhood vaccines sounds empowering – but it may mean less access for some families
by myphillyconnection 123 viewsWhen federal health officials announced on Jan. 5 that they were taking six out of 17 vaccines off the childhood immunization schedule, they argued that the move would give parents …
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Health & Fitness
Possible measles exposures took place at Philly airport, Amtrak’s 30th Street station, health officials say
by myphillyconnection 135 viewsPotential measles exposures occurred at Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station earlier this month, city health officials warned Monday. A person with measles passed through those locations Wednesday, Jan. …