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Insurer delays and denials hamper patients seeking at-home breathing machines
Doctors around the country say insurers are making it harder to get coverage for home ventilators that patients with serious illnesses need as their lungs fail. They say patients often must struggle first with less-effective — and cheaper — devices before some plans will pay for noninvasive ventilators.
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Doctors call attention to ‘margarita rashes' from sun exposure as spring approaches
Sitting in the sun after handling certain foods like limes may cause an itchy rash or sunburn called photocontact dermatitis, sometimes called “margarita rash.”
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FDA will take a deeper look into the safety and effectiveness of Lilly experimental Alzheimer's drug
Federal regulators are putting off a decision on Eli Lilly’s potential Alzheimer’s treatment with an unusual request to have an advisory committee examine the drug. Lilly expected a decision on donanemab in this year’s first quarter, which ends this month.
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So, why exactly do we have Daylight Saving Time?
NBC10’s Matt DeLucia finds out why we spring ahead for Daylight Saving Time. Believe it or not, it all started in the 1700s with a joking letter from Benjamin Franklin, but wouldn’t take hold until more than a century later.
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Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy are meant for long-term use. Some patients want to stop
Millions of Americans who have used new obesity drugs like Wegovy to lose weight and improve health are wondering what happens if they stop taking them.
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‘Ride for little hearts' (like Genesis') helped by CHOP at Philly Spin-in
Ronisha Shivers and little Genesis join NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante to talk about the life-saving work the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s cardiology department did for them. You can help CHOP’s cardiac unit at this weekend’s Philly Spin-in.
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FDA warns about lead contamination in more cinnamon products in the US
The Food and Drug Administration issued a safety warning Wednesday, saying it identified additional cinnamon products in the United States that are contaminated with lead.
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‘Charlie's Army' is helping find homes for at-risk animals
Northern Liberties-based animal rescue service “Charlie’s Army” is making a difference by helping at-risk animals fund a home. Camilla Al-Rokh speaks to NBC10’s Erin Coleman about the group’s mission.
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Mental health concerns prompt suit to end indefinite solitary confinement in Pa.
Lawyers say the state Department of Corrections is violating the constitutional rights of those incarcerated and is discriminatory by punishing people for symptoms of mental illness.
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Philadelphians react to new COVID isolation guidance from the CDC
People who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to isolate if they aren’t feeling sick, according to new guidance from the CDC. NBC10’s Johnny Archer has reaction from Philadelphians on the new update.
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Pa. women bonded for life after kidney donation
March is National Kidney Month to raise awareness to the millions of people affected by kidney disease. NBC10’s Erin Coleman has more from one woman whose life was saved by sharing her story online.
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Officials investigate rare nervous system disorder in older adults who got RSV vaccine
Health officials are investigating whether there’s a link between two new RSV vaccines and cases of a rare nervous system disorder.
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Student praised for finding heart murmur in classmate
During a biomedical science class, a student heard something out of the ordinary in his classmate’s heart beat. NBC10’s Tim Furlong has more on what happened.
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UPenn doctor receives $48.3 million to use AI to help people with rare diseases
A University of Pennsylvania doctor received a $48.3 million federal grant for AI program ‘Every Cure.” This program helps people with rare diseases through common medications.
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Tips to stay healthy as our region gets slammed with norovirus cases
Many people are falling ill to a recent stomach bug outbreak. The CDC says, while much of norovirus is spread through improper food handling, places where groups gather can be hotbeds for the virus to spread. NBC10’s Deanna Durante has some tips to keep you and your loved ones safe.
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Philly health officials declare measles outbreak officially over
Health officials in the city of Philadelphia have announced that the measles outbreak is over after seeing 42 days with no new cases.
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Philadelphia measles outbreak is officially over, health officials say
After 42 days of no new cases, Philadelphia health officials said the recent measles outbreak is officially over.
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Project Prom is making sure every teen can be decked out on their special night
Founder Rene Kane tells NBC10’s Erin Coleman about the work Project Prom is doing to ensure that girls can be dressed to impress on prom night. Through donations, Project Prom is setting up several free prom dress giveaways.
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Bringing awareness to eating disorders and helping people empower selves to be in recovery
Jess Taylor joins NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante to talk about the work the Renfrew Center has done for decades to help people overcome eating disorders. It’s all about empowerment during Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
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Feeling sick? Philadelphia health officials urge caution amid spike in norovirus cases
Norovirus, also known as the stomach bug is circulating the Northeast region of the United States and Philadelphia health officials are asking residents to take precautions to stop the spread.