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If you as a parent think your teen hasn’t experimented with alcohol, the statistics could shake up your assumptions.
In 2012, one-fourth of twelfth...
Rubbing alcohol, which is about 70% isopropanol, is not a drinking alcohol.
Concerned that religious supporters in other parts of the country might help secrete Catherine and Herbert Schaible away, a Philadelphia judge has detained the couple, who allowed a second child to die because they believe medical care is a sin.
For the parents of Sarah Murnaghan, 10, who is dying of cystic fibrosis at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, the bottom line seems heartbreakingly simple: She should be offered the first suitable lungs that become available, whether the donor is a child or adult.
Household-products giant Procter & Gamble Co., which sells Crest and Pampers, changed leaders Thursday, but it was unclear whether that would affect a joint venture with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
When the Boston Red Sox play the Phillies next week, they will bring more to the series than a winning record and the promise of some exciting baseball games. The team carries a new tradition that extends beyond the playing field - it served as one of the first ambassadors for health reform.
In an effort to keep even the weariest of travelers refreshed and renewed, Philly’s new Hotel Monaco partnered with local fitness favorite Lithe Method to launch an exclusive “Lithe on Location” weekly fitness class. Every Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. on Hotel Monaco’s Stratus Rooftop Lounge.
Health officials investigating a cluster of mysterious illnesses in Alabama closed their investigation Thursday after determining the illnesses were unrelated and no new bacteria or viruses were involved.
From cycling trails to bike stores to competitive riding groups, there’s no denying we live in a bike-centric area. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or a cheerful spectator, don’t miss these 5 action-packed races in the Greater Philadelphia Area.
(MCT) CHICAGO — Until recently, I didn’t know that I could use stem cells to help heal my bum shoulder. Perhaps that’s because I don’t...
Study found more germs and a wider variety of bacterial types in houses with dogs
Nutritionist Beth Wallace Smith offers tips on how to make over your summertime offerings without sacrificing flavor.
Sepsis strikes up to 750,000 Americans a year, and up to 40 percent of those patients die.
But those cases aren't evenly distributed throughout the...
Dr. Rosemary Casey is a pediatrician at Lankenau Hospital. She talks about the benefits and drawbacks of using a pacifier for your child.
A new study looks back a half-century and finds that bipolar disorder in adults is four times as common now if their pregnant mothers had the flu then. A protein secreted by the brain might play a role.
Accident risk doubled for those who always drove with their animal in the car
Pets should be fully vaccinated before frolicking with friends, vet says
Death rates appear to rise and fall depending on day of week, season, research suggests
Coenzyme Q10 appeared to reduce death rates, hospitalizations in study
One additional hour of shuteye reduced depressive thinking, study says
Doctors should be cautious when prescribing specific eyedrops, researchers say
Tobacco smoke most common source of exposure to heavy metal, researchers add
White, middle-class parents less accepting of the cervical cancer shot, researchers contend
Patients wait an average of five hours in the ER before being admitted to the ICU, study finds
1 in 5 thought child wouldn't listen to advice on the issue, but research suggests otherwise
That poses a significant barrier to the treatment of obesity, researchers say
Years of braces and surgery couldn't keep Stacy Lewis from becoming the best in her sport
These problems don't significantly affect quality of life, study says
Experts explain what motivates some to flirt with Mother Nature's wrath while most run for cover
Consider allergy severity
Wear the correct shoes
Diners underestimated by as much as 500 calories in study
Some popular brands associated with high blood sugar levels in study, but odds of problems are low
Diners underestimated by as much as 500 calories in study
Some popular brands associated with high blood sugar levels in study, but odds of problems are low
Treatment is harmless to normal cells but attacks cancer cells; finding is preliminary, researchers say
Seniors taking them had side effect that has been linked to glaucoma, small study finds
It’s that time of the year again! As the unofficial start to summer kicks off this weekend with barbeques, beach days and holiday parades, many are gearing up to cook their traditional Memorial Day treats.
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