Peter 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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Health & Fitness
Century-old tumor samples may help explain rising rates of colorectal cancer in younger adults
by myphillyconnection 62 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 58 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 60 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 57 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 72 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 65 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 66 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 65 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 …