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The Pulse

From ‘death sentence’ to recovery, pancreatic cancer patient finds new meaning in Thanksgiving

Sometimes, it takes a brush with death to remind us what it means to be thankful. That may just be David Silverstone’s opinion, but ...

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What to look for in wearable tech this Black Friday

Fitness and health tracking gadgets are again expected be a big trend in gift-giving this year. The Consumer Electronics Associati ...

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NewsWorks Tonight

Does turkey really make us sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner?

The short answer: No. Just reading the word ‘tryptophan’ in a holiday story may be enough to put you to sleep, or at l ...

12 years ago

Brennan Weber
The Pulse

Are super specialized, highly competitive sports contributing to more ACL tears among kids?

For young athletes, concussions have been a huge topic of concern.  Now there’s another emerging trouble spot – knee inj ...

12 years ago

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Why Thanksgiving dinner tastes better the next day

One might argue that Thanksgiving leftovers are among the most delicious things on this earth.  Is that just because the cooking is ...

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NewsWorks Tonight

Thanksgiving week is ‘cranberry crazy’ for this farmer

Thanksgiving week is a holiday for many, but for some, it’s the busiest time of the year. That’s the case for farmer Maryann ...

12 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight

Essential Thanksgiving ingredients: Philly chefs share their favorites

For what may be the biggest meal of the year, Thanksgiving dinner comes laden with traditions, and everyone has their favorites.  We ...

12 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight

Turnspit Dogs: The rise and fall of the Vernepator Cur

From The Kitchen Sisters‘ latest food special, Hidden Kitchen World,  we hear the ...

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Hundreds of demonstrators marched through Philadelphia Tuesday to show their solidarity with protesters in Ferguson
NewsWorks Tonight

Philly protesters again stand with those in Ferguson

Hundreds of demonstrators marched through Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon and into the evening to show their solidarity with protesters in ...

12 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight

As fraud allegations mount against Chesapeake Energy, so does frustration

Landowners who have been accusing natural gas driller Chesapeake Energy of stealing their money say Harrisburg is doing little to stop it ...

12 years ago

Boston Celtics' Kelly Olynyk in action during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers
NewsWorks Tonight

Sixers’ strategy of losing could be damaging its young players

NewsWorks Tonight Producer Shai Ben-Yaacov spoke with Ian Robertson, Chair of Psychology at Trinity College in Dublin. He’s author ...

12 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight

Reporter’s Roundtable: immigration reform; Philly’s casino #2

On this week’s Reporter’s Roundtable, Holly Otterbein brings us local reaction to the president’s executive order enact ...

12 years ago

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Proposed NFL settlement a bad deal for players, says attorney specializing in brain injury

The proposed $675 million settlement between the NFL and retired players with brain injuries is not a fair deal for players, says New Yor ...

12 years ago

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John Bilkins
The Pulse

Heart attack survivors can thank technology and time

Machines might save you if you have a heart attack, but technology isn’t solely responsible for the dramatic decrease in cardiac-re ...

12 years ago

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The science behind turkey brining, tryptophan and the perfect Thanksgiving roll

What gives baked goods their texture? How does turkey brining work? Does tryptophan really make us sleepy?  Ahea ...

12 years ago

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