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• Portly president on low-carb diet - in early 1900s
• WASHINGTON, D.C.; October 15, 2013 - Letters detail Pres. Taft was yo-yo dieter, like regular Americans
• Study ties BPA to possible miscarriage risk
• BOSTON - October 14, 2013 - New research suggests that high levels of BPA, a chemical in many plastics and canned food linings, might raise the risk of miscarriage in women prone to that problem or having trouble getting pregnant.
• Girl once denied kidney transplant returns home
• PHILADELPHIA - October 10, 2013 - A South Jersey girl once denied a kidney transplant by a doctor at CHOP is home now after having that surgery.
• Peanut butter used in test for Alzheimer's
• October 10, 2013 - Some researchers say peanut butter could be the key to diagnosing Alzheimer's disease at an early stage.
• Salmonella outbreak spreads, but not yet to our region
• October 9, 2013 - Nearly 300 people in 18 states have become sick by the salmonella outbreak. There are no known cases are in our area, but government investigators don't know the full scope of the outbreak, and they're not working at full capacity.
• National Depression Screening Day
• October 9, 2013 - Depression affects millions of Americans. Many are never diagnosed and never treated. But October 10 is "National Depression Screening Day" and Philadelphia is stepping up its effort to participate.
• Social media fuel dangerous weight-loss goal
• NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.; October 8, 2013 - Eating disorder experts fight back with positive image website
• Less bruising with facial fillers
• BALA CYNWYD, Pa. - Oct.4, 2013 - New tool helps doctors smooth wrinkles, without leaving bruises
• Ribbon cutting at new Cooper cancer center
• CAMDEN, N.J. - October 7, 2013 - MD Anderson brings cutting edge cancer treatment, research and important clinical trials to our area that not only help local patients, but patients worldwide.
• Breakthrough reported in new Pa. insurance system
• HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - October 3, 2013 - Philadelphia-based health insurer Independence Blue Cross said Thursday it began enrolling people into its health insurance plans through the federal government's online portal, a breakthrough after two days of widespread system glitches.
• Take the 'unprocessed food' challenge!
• October 3, 2013 - Could you go thirty days without eating any processed food?
• Video: Important facts on breast cancer
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• Health insurance markets open to surge of customers
• FDA approves first pre-surgical breast cancer drug
• Video: Reasons to get your kids vaccinated
• Google Glass could help ALS patients
• 20-minute procedure eases dry eye discomfort
• Video: Dog could hold key to detecting cancers
• Video: Docs grow new nose on patient's forehead
• Video: Omega-3 little help for memory
• Video: Deaf boy hears for the first time
• Federal cuts could worsen doctor shortage
• 40 states want e-cigarette action from FDA
• Fall means time to think of flu
• Rare condition intoxicates without alcohol
• Implant test eases sleep apnea incidents
• Report: Environmental chemicals a pregnancy risk
• FDA lays out rules for some smartphone health apps
• New options for men with prostate cancer
• Philly helps effort to find bone marrow donors
• YORN allows patients to voice concerns
• Get paid to lose weight
• Pa. governor sends Medicaid plan, demands to feds
• Valerie Harper inspires cancer survivors, others
• Honey ointment heals stubborn wounds
• Report: Drug-resistant bacteria are common killers
• Bucks Co. records first West Nile virus death of 2013
• Class offers scenic views from stationary bike
• Video: Low testosterone: What men need to know
• The Paleo Diet: Is it right for you?
• Consumer Reports tests popular joint supplements
• More kids trying electronic cigarettes