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Health & Fitness
When people in addiction go missing, their loved ones often turn to Facebook groups to find them
by myphillyconnection 55 viewsA woman recently posted photos of her brother in a local Facebook group, saying he hung out in Kensington — where there's a vast open-air drug market — and that …
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Health & Fitness
Research finds no link between fluoride in tap water and lower adolescent IQ
by myphillyconnection 52 viewsA new study found no evidence that fluoride in municipal water systems negatively affects the cognition of residents, challenging data that Republican politicians have used to ban the mineral. MORE: …
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Health & Fitness
ChristianaCare CEO Janice Nevin to retire in September; Jenn Schwartz to take her place
by myphillyconnection 50 viewsChristianaCare is undergoing a shift in leadership with the retirement of Dr. Janice Nevin, the health system's longtime president and CEO. Nevin's retirement, announced Tuesday and effective Sept. 1, comes …
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Health & Fitness
Young cancer survivors have double the risk of getting cancer later in life, study finds
by myphillyconnection 50 viewsYoung people who survive cancer have double the risk of being diagnosed with most types of cancer later in life, new research says. Among the nearly 24,500 people ages 15-39 …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Checking in on recent former Phillies: Somehow, they’re playing even worse
by myphillyconnection 51 viewsIt's hard to imagine things being worse for the 8-16 Phillies. They can't pitch. They can't hit. They've been outscored by 50 runs this season, the highest margin by far …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Report: Phillies C J.T. Realmuto placed on IL with lower back injury
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsJust when the Phillies got the slightest bit of good health news – ace right-hander Zack Wheeler rejoining the rotation this Saturday for his season debut – along came another …
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Losers of eight straight games headed into Thursday's MLB action, the Phillies aren't making any major additions to upgrade their fleeting team except for welcoming back Zack Wheeler to the …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies slide continues in Chicago, who’s to blame for worst start in 10 years?
by myphillyconnection 51 viewsThe last time the Phillies went 25 games into a season without winning 10 games, Ben Revere led off, Ryan Howard hit cleanup after Chase Utley (aged 35 and 36, …
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Philadelphia Eagles
A look around at what the rest of the NFC East teams did on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft
by myphillyconnection 56 viewsOn Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles added Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers and Miami OT Markel Bell. Here we'll take a look around at what the …