A 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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A 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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ChristianaCare 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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Young 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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It'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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Just 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 …
State transportation officials launched a webpage Monday dedicated to monitoring traffic patterns during Philadelphia’s busy summer lineup of sports and cultural events. The information was …
SEPTA took a step forward in its plan to convert a vacant lot near its Germantown Station into a mixed-use development with apartments, commercial spaces …
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Nuclear company backed by Bill Gates to build $450 million facility in South Philly’s Bellwether District
TerraPower Isotopes says it will manufacture rare radioactive isotopes that are used for cancer treatment. erraPower Isotopes, a nuclear medicine company backed by Bill Gates, is going …
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For fifth straight year, women-owned businesses in Manayunk team up to collect donations of period products
The growing campaign with Grab-N-Flow has led the nonprofit to establish a new full-time dropoff location in the neighborhood. For a fifth straight March, shops around …
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The company was criticized for its use of chocolate and peanut butter substitutes in various products. he Hershey Company will abandon its use of substitute …
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Chemicals commonly found in plastics contributed to nearly 2 million premature births worldwide in 2018, a new study found. The causes of premature births are …
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Most people use substances of some kind at some point in their lives, whether it’s alcohol at a celebration, prescription medicine after surgery, or nicotine …
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Lounging with a puzzle or book instead of binge-watching TV may decrease the risk of dementia
Too much sedentary activity has been found to increase the risk of developing dementia. But a new study suggests that sitting with a pair of …
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Several Delaware County communities are being advised to boil their water due to the potential for contamination caused by a water main break Thursday afternoon. …
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Certain ADHD medications may help protect children from developing psychosis later in life
Children who received certain types of medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at a young age may be less likely to develop mental health disorders with psychosis …
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Dogs can help boost mental and physical health, but it’s important to understand their feelings, too
There's plenty of reasons why dogs are called man's best friend. They provide unconditional love and companionship and help improve overall mental and physical health, …
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Waking up from a vivid, emotionally-charged dream can feel disorienting and sometimes disturbing. But new research shows that intense dreams actually may give people the …