A Philly-area distributor of Coca-Cola products is ditching the signature plastic rings that hold together six-packs in favor of carriers they claim are better for the environment. Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages …
A lot went wrong for the Sixers in their season-opening loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, and the box score paints a fairly accurate picture of it all. …
The mystery surrounding Joel Embiid's left knee management appears to have caught the attention of the NBA. The league office is expected to investigate whether Embiid and the Sixers are …
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Jared McCain, recovered from scary fall, prepares for possible NBA debut: ‘What I’ve been waiting for’
Jared McCain stood in front of reporters in a hallway on Wednesday morning, flashing his signature smile before any of them had asked him a question. After all, the rookie …
In 2023, about 44,000 Americans were diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Although thyroid cancer is not as common as breast, prostate, lung, or colon cancer, it can still be serious. So, …
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The 988 suicide lifeline doesn’t always connect callers to nearby help — an issue the FCC seeks to change
When people in psychiatric distress contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – but their cellphone area codes don't match where they are – their calls may be routed to …
Less than half of U.S. jails offer people medication for treating opioid addiction, despite the fact that around two-thirds of those incarcerated have some form of substance use disorder, according …
What is the first thing you do in the morning after you awaken? Many people immediately check their phones for notifications of messages, alerts and social media updates by their …
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50 years after the first procedure, Tommy John surgery is more common than ever − especially for young athletes
Tommy John pitched in the big leagues from 1963 to 1989 and won 288 games. Only 25 MLB pitchers have won more. But check out his 27 years of statistics, …
Sipping those morning cups o' Joe may have benefits beyond simply adding a little pep in your step. Consuming three cups of coffee every day may lower the risk of …