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As medical misinformation infects the internet, doctors seek a cure

To undergo surgery, South Jersey woman lost 90 pounds – on a bad ankle

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It's possible to 'inherit' food allergies from an organ donor — here's proof

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Looking back, these were some of the most shocking medical cases of 2018

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The ties that bind: Drexel doctor's huge collection spreads joy

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The Monthly Migraine: I qualified for the buzzy migraine injection

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No cash. No heart. Transplant centers require proof of payment

More millennials navigating life with celiac disease

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How a lifelong friendship, a random act of kindness and social media brought strangers together for a kidney donation

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Temple students deliver customized fittings to children with cerebral palsy

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Compassionomics 101: How kindness can make a big difference in health care

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Beware the neti pot: Woman died from brain-eating amoeba after using tap water

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Millennials' health suffers from all that technology at their fingertips

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Philly dermatologist wants to get under your skin – one word at a time

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The Monthly Migraine: Holidays are no gift – so celebrate with care

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IBX helps Magee Rehabilitation Hospital add much-needed bionic suits

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WATCH: Penn surgeons perform first robotic bilateral breast reconstruction

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The woman who 'looked like a broken action figure' continues healing after near-death accident

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Telemedicine offers new health care possibilities – but payment challenges abound

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The Monthly Migraine: Making plans takes a toll – headache or not

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Combating the loneliness of motherhood

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With holidays in sight, laser skin treatments prove popular

Einstein breast surgeon always has her head in the game

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The Monthly Migraine: Missing a deadline

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Local outrage, fear over Trump Administration's transgender proposal

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At Penn, telemedicine easing challenges of lung transplant patients

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When Jeff doctor shreds the drums, you'll feel anything but numb

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Yesterday was my due date and today we remember those who have lost a baby

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First responders getting a special kind of addiction treatment

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Virtua doctor always on the hunt for the perfect shot

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Mother cures toddler's eczema with homemade breast milk-based soap

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Officials warn of potential measles exposure at Newark airport

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100 years ago, 'Spanish flu' shut down Philadelphia – and wiped out thousands

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For local ER travel nurse, life is a mountain to climb

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The Monthly Migraine: The ER bill was $1,600, but the pain was worse

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Death count debates overshadow the real story: Hurricane Maria was partly a human-made disaster

Collegeville boy, 6, gets wish to become pilot for a day

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At least 15 men near Ground Zero during 9/11 now have breast cancer

HUP secretary on a mission to share her love of art

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The Monthly Migraine: My 'migraine' piercing

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Philadelphia is one of the 'top mosquito cities' in U.S.

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Holy Redeemer nurse has a sweet side gig

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