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‘Visibility is important': Nova star who came out as gay returns to court in LGBTQ+ tourney
NBC10’s Keith Jones reunites with former Villanova star Will Sheridan. The duo roomed together on the road with the Wildcats in the 2000s and now Sheridan is back on the court with the NGBA.
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What pet owners should know about dental care for their pets
NBC10’s Erin Coleman speaks to Philly PAWS communications and grants manager Cory Topel about the importance of dog and cat dental health during National Pet Dental Health Month.
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This NJ veteran is kicking (cigarette) butts to raise lung health awareness
A New Jersey man dons a yellow reflective vest, picks up a grabber and trash bag and heads out on his daily mission. To pick up cigarette butts and raise money for the American Lung Association.
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This NJ man is on a mission to clean streets one (cigarette) butt at a time
Jim Alturo dons a yellow reflective vest and picks up his grabber as he heads out on his daily mission: to pick up discarded cigarette butts on New Jersey streets, parking lots and sidewalks. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia found out how Alturo has created a jingle while donating a penny for each butt to the American Lung Association.
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NJ school district wants to limit students' Chromebook usage to protect their wellbeing
How late is too late for students to be online? A South Jersey school district has an answer, and they have plans to stop screen time from cutting into bedtime.
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Deptford Township Schools will start disabling student laptops at night, in efforts to protect sleeping habits, district says
How late is too late for your child to be online? Deptford Township schools in South Jersey will start disabling student laptops at night in efforts to protect students’ sleep. However, not everyone is supporting this change. The new policy will go into effect on March 1st. NBC10’s Siobhan McGirl has the story.
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Health officials warn of potential mpox exposure at one Philly school
Philadelphia health officials said students and staff at Richmond Elementary School may have potentially been exposed to mpox.
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Fred's Footsteps honoring namesake by providing financial support to families with ill or injured children
Fred’s Footsteps Executive Director Christine DiBona Lobley speaks with NBC10’s Keith Jones about how the organization is helping provide financial support in the Philadelphia region to families struggling with the cost of caring for a seriously ill or injured child.
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‘Satisfying' battle against spotted lanternflies in NJ starts with volunteers, scraping sticks
It’s winter. But it’s the perfect time to squash spotted lanternfly eggs.
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High levels of niacin linked to heart disease, new research suggests
High levels of niacin, an essential B vitamin, may raise the risk of heart disease by triggering inflammation and damaging blood vessels, according to new research.
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NBA champion, ‘Survivor' contestant Scot Pollard is feeling great after heart transplant, wife says
NBA champion and “Survivor” contestant Scot Pollard is “awake and feeling great” a day after a heart transplant, according to his wife.
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FDA expands use of asthma drug Xolair to treat severe food allergies
A medication used to treat asthma can now be used to help people with food allergies avoid severe reactions.
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Officials say locking pill bottle will help fight opioid crisis in South Jersey
There’s a new tool in the fight against the opioid crisis in South Jersey. NBC10’s Siobhan McGirl shows us a locking pill bottle that officials are hoping will help save lives.
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Meet Jersey Shore woman lovingly creating happiness in a box
NBC10’s Matt DeLucia meets Tara Scioli, a former Ocean City, New Jersey, police officer who spends up to eight hours a day creating “Tara’s Happy Boxes,” filled with goodies for children in clubs, clinics and orphanages.
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Chocolatier finds sweetness in making candy after battle with cancer
On this Valentine’s Day some of us will be eating a lot of chocolate. But, for one Philadelphia businesswoman the enjoyment of making chocolate is so sweet after a bitter battle with cancer.
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‘It makes me really happy': Woman overcomes cancer to share her love of chocolate with others
Good Good Chocolates’ Lisa Schoenbeck shares her personal journey as a chocolatier battling ovarian cancer with NBC10’s Matt DeLucia. The candy maker — her cancer in remission — is ready to share her love of chocolate with Philadelphia at a new shop.
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Oregon's first case of human plague reported after almost a decade
Health officials say this case was identified and treated in the earlier stages of the disease, posing little risk to the community.
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Costco and Trader Joe's recall multiple items after listeria outbreak leaves 2 dead: Full list
A decade-long listeria outbreak that killed two people and sickened dozens more has been linked to a California cheese and dairy company.
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Higher-dose naloxone spray didn't save more lives, researchers find
A study finds that a new, higher-dose nasal spray for reversing opioid overdoses didn’t save more lives than the standard dose. However, it was tied to more vomiting and other side effects.
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Paxlovid can lessen the chance of a severe COVID-19 illness. Why is it underused?
Paxlovid can prevent hospitalization and death from COVID-19, but experts say it’s being underused. The pills’ high price and doctors’ hesitation to prescribe them are creating obstacles to getting the drug to everyone who would benefit.