Scientists 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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‘Shared decision-making’ for childhood vaccines sounds empowering – but it may mean less access for some families
by myphillyconnection 94 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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Possible measles exposures took place at Philly airport, Amtrak’s 30th Street station, health officials say
by myphillyconnection 96 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. …
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7 in 10 people diagnosed with cancer now live longer than 5 years
by myphillyconnection 95 viewsMore people are surviving cancer than ever before, new data from the American Cancer Society shows. Seventy percent of people diagnosed with cancer now live at least another five years, …
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Food & Restaurants
Victory Brewing is making a beer for America’s 250th birthday
by myphillyconnection 108 viewsVictory Brewing Co. is toasting the nation's milestone birthday with a limited-edition ale. The semiquincentennial beer is a collaboration between the Downingtown brewery and Visit Philadelphia, who also worked with …
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A Valentine’s speakeasy is tucked behind a 7-Up machine in Northern Liberties
by myphillyconnection 102 viewsA Northern Liberties bar is marking Valentine’s season with a themed pop-up tucked behind a soda machine. Cupid’s Nest has taken over Newsroom Philly on Germantown Avenue, transforming the space …
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Philly Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival brings unlimited tastings in January
by myphillyconnection 97 viewsThe Philly Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival returns Saturday, Jan. 24, bringing a full day of tastings at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. The 21-and-over event runs across two ticketed …
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Bill to bring whole milk back as school lunch option awaits Trump’s signature
by myphillyconnection 103 viewsWASHINGTON – School cafeterias got a step closer to seeing whole milk again after the U.S. House passed a measure Monday to restore the dairy staple to school lunches. The …
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Climate change is coming for Rudolph, your hot chocolate and your white Christmas
by myphillyconnection 96 viewsAs snowflakes fall lazily from the sky, you cozy up by the fireplace and take a sip from a steaming cup of hot chocolate, humming the jaunty songs you can't …