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A 6-year-old went into cardiac arrest after he was hit by a baseball. His mom saved his life
“It was hitting me that I’m doing CPR on my son.”
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Camp Kesem provides emotional support to children of parents diagnosed with cancer
An organization helps children dealing with the emotional impact of a parent being diagnosed with cancer. NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante speaks with Sarah Sterinbach and Pallavi Rao, two Penn Chapter directors at Camp Kesem.
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An ulcerative colitis flare led to dad, 34, receiving colon cancer diagnosis
Even after getting the flare under control, Michael Sheridan’s bowel movements didn’t seem right. It was early onset colon cancer.
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‘Faith's Bill': a new law established in Delaware to protect women at risk for Ovarian Cancer
The parents of a Delaware woman who lost her life to Ovarian Cancer are now trying to save thousands of other women from the same fate. They took their plan known as “Faith’s Bill” to the state capitol. The bill will require every insurance company operating in Delaware to cover screening and testing when they detect a risk factor... -
Woman, 25, announces her own death from cancer in final letter: ‘Enjoy the little things'
Her poignant last message, posted by her family on social media, has gone viral.
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New health warning issued about the dangers of water bead toys
The absorbent beads can grow to the size of a marble or golf ball when immersed in water. If swallowed, they can cause gastrointestinal blockages.
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What happens if you eat mold? Food safety experts share which types to avoid most
What happens if you accidentally eat moldy food? Experts explain the health effects of eating mold, when to toss moldy food out, and why blue cheese is safe.
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Can intermittent fasting have negative effects? Study finds higher risk of cardiovascular death
Restricting eating to eight or fewer hours a day, a type of intermittent fasting, may raise the risk of dying prematurely from heart disease over the long term, a new study suggests.
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Some rural hospitals are removing all inpatient beds, leading to confusion and no margin for error
Rural emergency hospitals are starting to gain a small foothold in the United States.
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Working for racial equity in health care
Today is match day across the Philadelphia region. The day that medical students learn where they’ll be doing their residencies. However, it comes at a time when the number of Black doctors and medical professionals is at only 6%. Here’s how one organization is working to level the racial playing field.
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Here's what to know about the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool recommended by Olivia Munn
When Olivia Munn revealed this week that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a double mastectomy, she urged people to ask their doctors to figure out their score on a breast cancer risk calculator.
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In two early trials, blood cancer treatment appears promising for deadly brain tumor
A modified version of CAR-T therapy, which is used to treat leukemia and lymphoma, was found to be safe in two small, early clinical trials.
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Woman, 22, diagnosed with rare blood cancer after developing ‘weird' symptom on vacation
Johanna Mendoza developed red splotches on her wrist and belly and attributed it to something she ate. She felt stunned to learn she had leukemia.