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  • Some people don't feel comfortable at a gym, because so many people there are already fit.
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  • Now, more than ever, some new moms are feeling anxious about getting their body back post-baby.
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  • A South Jersey girl once denied a kidney transplant by a doctor at CHOP is home now after having that surgery.
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  • Salmonella outbreak spreads, but not yet to our region
  • 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.
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  • Ribbon cutting at new Cooper cancer center
  • MD Anderson brings cutting edge cancer treatment, research and important clinical trials to our area that not only help local patients, but patients worldwide.
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  • Google Glass, the wearable computer that is causing a buzz in the tech world, could also mean new possibilities for ALS patients.
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  • There are some new tests that can help men with prostate cancer decide the best course of treatment.
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  • A new interactive tool will allow patients at Penn Health Care to voice concerns to the medical staff in real time.
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  • A nationwide effort is under way to help millions of Americans suffering from blood cancers through bone marrow transplants.
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  • The Paleo Diet, short for Paleolithic Diet, has become one of the most popular eating plans. But is it right for you?
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  • Consumer Reports tested 16 popular joint supplements to see if those who use them are really getting what they pay for.
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  • HealthCheck: New life for dead bones
  • We're talking about a condition where your bones are basically breaking down, especially around large joints like the hips, knees or shoulders.
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  • If your sweet tooth is sabotaging your diet, you're not alone.
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  • As kids get ready to head back to the classroom, we have some ideas for parents for easy meals that will keep kids going during and after school.
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  • A Philadelphia teenager is selected to serve on a prestigious health advisory board. The mission is to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic.
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  • It may sound surprising, but experts say 70 to 90 percent of child car seats aren't installed properly.
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  • A local doctor is helping to rewrite the book on treating a common foot injury, and his solution should make patients, doctors, and even insurance companies equally happy.
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  • We are heading into the peak season for West Nile virus, and one local doctor has already treated a patient with the infection.
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  • A local rehab hospital has new technology which could help stroke patients regain more natural movement.
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  • A charity that helps families in the Delaware and Lehigh valleys will be featured on ABC's "Secret Millionaire."
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  • The Riley Cooper video has sparked a somewhat confusing debate about the use of the N-word.
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  • Many cosmetics and lotions now contain a sun protection factor, or SPF.
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  • The Health Department in Philadelphia and surrounding counties continue to warn people to be cautious and take the excessive heat seriously.
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  • The elderly are finding ways to stay cool in this extreme heat.
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  • They are the newest workers in local healthcare, with names like Chad, Trudy, Russ, and Rosie.
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  • A new campaign aims to empower young women battling cancer.
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  • The American Red Cross is facing a critical shortage in blood donations. They are asking regular and first-time blood donors to roll up a sleeve.
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  • With July fourth expected to be the first day of our next heat wave, knowing how to keep cool is vitally important.
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  • Volunteers are being sought to help in the fight against Parkinson's disease.
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  • Former Philadelphia Phillies catcher Darren Daulton has two brain tumors, and a source told Action News that one of those tumors is inoperable.
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  • Calvin Okulicz
  • Calvin Okulicz, a 13-year-old from Bordentown, New Jersey is a gifted singer, a talent he only discovered through his battle against stuttering.
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  • Click play to watch Ali Gorman's interview
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  • Umar Mycka isn't your average gardener. 'I'm a poison ivy horticulturalist,' he says, 'a gardener who specializes in poison ivy removal.'
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  • A new book says cholesterol has little to do with heart disease and people are spending too much time, energy, and money trying to control it.
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  • A new treatment Is helping kids and adults who are allergic to peanuts.
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  • Patients, critics fear being priced out, forced to find new doctors.
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  • Babies born with heart defect have their best chance in history of surviving. But what happens when they grow up?
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  • As the motto goes "there's an app for that" and now the mobile market is moving into healthcare.
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  • Ready or not, the Blue Cross Broad Street Run is almost here.
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  • If you love to eat eggs in the morning you will want to hear this!
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  • For allergy sufferers, blooming trees in the spring is not always a welcome a sight.
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  • Dr. Elizabeth Gosch
  • News of the bombings at the Boston Marathon and the search for those responsible has dominated news coverage this week.
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  • A woman and her sister are doing everything they can to help find a cure for multiple myeloma.
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  • Click play to watch Ali Gorman's report
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  • The American Cancer Society is making a last push to enroll people in a study that will help figure out what causes cancer and how we can better prevent it.
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  • Plan B pill
  • Click play to watch Ali Gorman's report
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  • Click play to watch Ali Gorman's report
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  • One local father is now urging lawmakers to change the HIPAA privacy law as he says it is too strict and may have contributed to his son's death.
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  • You may not find this surprising, but financial incentives (money), can help people lose weight. Now, researchers at Penn say you'll lose even more weight if you do it as a team.
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