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Young, educated Philadelphians struggle to understand health coverage lingo
Confused by health insurance terms such as deductible and co-insurance? Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have found t ...
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Surge in fentanyl overdoses in NJ alarms authorities
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid some 20 times mo ...
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Late-night snacking reduces alertness in the sleep-deprived, Penn study finds
It might be best to rethink those late-night treats — and not just because they add to the waistline. Researchers at the University of ...
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Study says Philadelphia area a pocket of high charge-to-cost hospitals
Beware of some especially big medical bills, at least if you’re paying the full price. A new analysis has identified the 50 America ...
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Two Philadelphia-area teams to compete in DARPA robotics challenge
Just a day and a half before his robot has to show its mettle, Todd Danko of Lockheed Martin in Cherry Hill was still tinkering away. ...
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Some insurers seeking hefty increases for health coverage in 2016
Those buying health insurance next year should be prepared for sticker shock — at least if insurance companies have their way. ...
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Invasive algae could stunt growth of Caribbean corals, University of Delaware scientist finds
Algae from the Indian and Pacific oceans now has a foothold in the Caribbean — and local scientists are finding it might cause more ...
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Pennsylvania ACLU unveils website explaining health rights to teens
If you’re 15 and want to be tested for pregnancy or STDs, can you do so legally without your parent’s permission? In P ...
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‘Good’ cholesterol function more important than amount, Penn researchers find
For decades, doctors have fussed over patients’ HDL, or “good” cholesterol, levels, prescribing medications to boost th ...
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With Philly’s solar development dimming, groups push for more state funding
In the last year, city officials doubled-down on bringing more solar power to Philadelphia, pledging 20,000 rooftop panels by 2025. But t ...
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American College of Physicians revises cancer screening guidelines
The gains in cancer survival in the past 50 years are often attributed to better detection. But the ...
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Philadelphia artist remembers her father, one of the city’s early AIDS victims
In the early days of the AIDS epidemic, the gay community was hit hard. But contrary to public perception, not all those who were infecte ...
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