Vegans

Children vegetarian diet

A vegetarian diet can be safe for children, but it must be properly planned

Considering a plant-based diet? Here's what to add to your grocery list

Plant-based Diet

The biggest health trends of 2020 – from sweet potatoes to road races

Biggest health trends for 2020

Vitamin B12 deficiency a serious risk for vegans, experts say

Vegan Vitamin B12

'Vegan' parents charged in death of malnourished son

Vegan Florida Couple

Vegetarians have lower risk of heart disease but higher likelihood of stroke

Vegetarians have lower risk of heart disease but higher likelihood of stoke

NoLibs' Blackbird Pizzeria makes VegNews' list of 'must-try' vegan pizza makers

Blackbird Pizzeria Vegan Philly

Diners vote three Philly restaurants on OpenTable's top 50 vegetarian spots in U.S.

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Two vegan favorites set to open new West Philly space this summer

Clark Park

Blackbird Pizzeria brings vegan slices to Northern Liberties with second location

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Sidewalk chalk outside Philly playground: 'Why hug your dog but eat a cow'

Vegan message

Local women launch fundraising campaign for vegetarian food truck

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Menthol Cigarette Study

Menthol cigarette ban would push people toward therapies to quit smoking, study suggests

Purchased - Couple reviewing health plans on the sofa

How to enroll in an Independence Blue Cross health insurance plan

Healthy Smoothies

Smoothies can be nutritious, but they also can lead to weight gain

Prescription drug settlement

Consumers who bought generic drugs from 2 pharma companies may be eligible for refunds

Racial Health Disparities

Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here's why there’s so little progress

High Deductible health Plan

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