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Antibiotic resistant superbugs are on the rise in hospitals. A new "superbug zapper" is being used at UCLA Medical Center. The high-tech tool works by bathing hospital rooms with pulses...]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 16:51:23 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/MOM+CANCER+PKG.jpg
One mom speaks out about why she's moving ahead with plans to have her breasts removed after testing positive for a genetic mutation that put her at high-risk for developing

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Half of the U.S. population aged 40 and older suffer with a sexual dysfunction. And experts say these patients often suffer in silence, even though their problems likely are]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 16:16:34 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/AngelinaJolie1.jpg
Cancer survivors and fellow celebrities are praising Angelina Jolie's decision to undergo—and share the deeply personal details about— a preventative double mastectomy. The surgery was completed last...

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New treatment helps some patients avoid surgery. Britney Glaser reports.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 09:09:05 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/NC_melanomafinder0513_700x394.jpg
Every hour, someone in the United States dies from melanoma. Despite efforts to raise awareness about sun protection, it remains the fastest growing cancer. A new device is helping to catch it before i...]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 08:33:01 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Dog+gets+eye+exam.jpg
Service dogs who spend their days visiting patients at hospitals giving hope and help became patients themselves Wednesday at Hollywood Animal Hospital.

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Temple Health expands into the growing urgent care facility field and they're not alone.

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ATX-101, a new drug being tested in the Bay Area, may be the first-of-its-kind to get rid of that unwanted fat without any surgery. Stephanie Chuang reports. Read the full story here.

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Philadelphia psychologist, Dr. Glen Skoler, talks about what the three women in Cleveland will face, mentally as they re-adjust to life. They escaped from a home yesterday after being held for years.]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 11:05:55 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/viagra-crop.jpg
Pfizer is selling its popular erectile dysfunction pill to patients on its website to combat fake versions of the drug being by phony online pharmacies. Patients will still need a prescription,...]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 08:31:10 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/rewalk+exoskeleton.png
This life-changing technology — a bionic exoskeleton that works with motion sensors and motorized joints — was shown off at American Spinal Injury Association meeting in Chicago.]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 20:31:46 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Dentist-Saves-Woman.jpg
A local woman can eat and talk again thanks to the efforts of a kindhearted surgeon.]]> NEWSWORKS.ORG]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 11:32:58 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/235*120/sadgoogle.jpg
Could all mental illness have a seasonal aspect?

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The University of Pennsylvania is training dogs for what could be some truly life-saving work.

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Wonderfully warm weather is no picnic for people suffering from seasonal allergies. CVS Caremark Minute Clinic Pennsylvania State Project Manager Cheryl Fattibene has some tips on ways to...

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Some ponies once abandoned by their owners are now helping people facing serious life challenges, thanks to Throwaway Ponies in Rockwall, Texas.]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 10:15:12 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/lipstick3.jpg
Watch out, ladies — before you pucker up, make sure your lips aren't covered in poison. A new analysis at the University of California, Berkeley’s School of Public Health tested 32 different lipsticks and...

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An Orange County family is trying to help others after their daughter died from a rare, aggressive form of brain cancer. A sample of McKenna Wetzel's tumor was donated to a lab at Stanford University i...]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 12:03:04 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/web_mosquito_westnile.jpg
Spring has sprung and that has officials around the area working now to combat mosquitoes that could potentially carry the West Nile Virus. NBC10's Jesse Gary reports from Montgomery...]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 11:09:36 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Chronic-Pain.jpg
Millions of Americans struggle with chronic pain. While many turn to narcotics to deal with it, local doctors say there's a new trend that's changing the way patients are being treated.]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:33:28 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/218*120/042913infectionrobot.jpg
As more and more superbugs evolve and become resistant to medications, there is a new weapon striking them down. Stanford Hospital is using a robot to help prevent infections. NBC Bay Area's...]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:57:17 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Acupuncture-Allergy.jpg
With allergy season in full force, a local woman is seeking a unique treatment for relief: acupuncture.]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 07:57:50 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/219*120/Broad+Street+Run.jpg
Tips that will surely help you reach your personal goal at the 10-mile Broad Street Run.]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:50:31 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/lifesaving-pet-supplies.jpg
Banks the Pig from the Emma Zen Foundation demonstrates a pet oxygen mask. Read the full story here.]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:40:58 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/autistic-teen-ido.jpg
Ido Kedar, 16, has severe autism that makes him unable to speak. But he’s learned to express his emotions through writing, using a blog and writing a book to share unique insights into what’s...]]>