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Talking zoonoses with Philadelphia’s Public Health Nerd Club
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ListenUPenn researcher: Place and poverty influence HIV risk
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AstraZeneca rejects Pfizer’s ‘final’ takeover bid
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What should patients take away from doctor billing data?
Maybe your neighbor knows a good cardiologist — or your cousin recommends a cancer specialist she loves. That’s all well and good ...
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ProPublica launches online tool to track your doctor’s billing patterns
The investigation is part of a push to spotlight doctors who may be sending inflated bills to the government. A new ...
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ListenEnlisting dads to spread the word on HIV prevention
LaSalle University health researcher Jillian Lucas Baker says fathers may be an underused resource in helping young people avoid HIV and ...
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Teaching men to be better fathers – does dad training work?
Each week, a group of fathers meet at the West Philadelphia YMCA to work on their parenting skills. From self-esteem to beha ...
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ListenKidney health screening set today in Philly
Philadelphia is hosting a free screening Friday for those who want to know more about their risk for kidney disease. The leading c ...
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Following other states, N.J. requires breast-density analysis with mammograms
New Jersey is the latest state to require mammography centers to give patients information about the density of their breasts. Pennsylvan ...
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Paying tribute to the women who helped integrate Pennsylvania’s health care system
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