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May 25, 2012

Summer May Increase Your Teeth Sensitivity

Summer May Increase Your Teeth Sensitivity

You may notice that your teeth are more sensitive in the summer time, but why is this? NBC10's Dr. Allison Brucker sat down with dentist Leonard Tau to talk about teeth sensitivity and what to do about it.

May 24, 2012

Healthy Supplements That Will Help Weight Loss

Healthy Supplements That Will Help Weight Loss

NBC10's Dr. Allison Brucker talks to medical weight loss specialist Dr. Charles Seltzer about nutritional supplements and how they can help your weight loss.

May 16, 2012

Cancer Trial Medication Helps Local Boy

Cancer Trial Medication Helps Local Boy

When Zach Witt had a relapse of cancer Lymphoma and the chemotherapy was making him sick his parents decided to take part in a trial of the oral medication Crizotinib. NBC10's Renee Chenault-Fattah...

May 8, 2012

Could Your Daily Commute be a Health Hazard?

Could Your Daily Commute be a Health Hazard?

Researchers from Washington University found that people who travel more than 15 miles each way on their daily commute are more likely to be obese. NBC10's Dawn Timmeney shares some tips on how to counter...

May 4, 2012

Mobile Dental Office Improving the Smiles of Chester

Mobile Dental Office Improving the Smiles of Chester

Chester Smiles is a mobile dental office that has been making it's way around Chester City to improve the teeth and smiles of residents in the area. NBC10's Dr. Allison Brucker shares the story.

Apr 27, 2012

Get Rid of Old Prescriptions Safely

Get Rid of Old Prescriptions Safely

DEA's National Take-Back Initiative is Saturday.

Apr 11, 2012

Hairstylists Checking Scalps for Clients

Hairstylists Checking Scalps for Clients

Hairstylist could be helping your health if they are paying close attention to your scalp. NBC10's Dawn Timmeney tells you how.

Mar 23, 2012

Help Prevent Those Forgetful Senior Moments

Help Prevent Those Forgetful Senior Moments

Dr. Mijail Serruya from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital talks to NBC10’s Dr. Allison Brucker about the brains memory and the forgetful moments it has. He also shares tips on how to keep from having them.

Mar 23, 2012

Exercise in Pill Form?

Exercise in Pill Form?

Could a pill take the place of exercise. NBC10's Dawn Timmeney looks into the Irisin hormone and if it could one day become an exercise pill breakthrough.

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Excessive Heat Warning Starts Memorial Day

Excessive Heat Warning Starts Memorial Day

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for the Philadelphia area on Monday and Tuesday.

2 Brothers Killed in Chester County Crash

2 Brothers Killed in Chester County Crash

A deadly crash in Chester County Sunday morning claimed the lives of two brothers, according to police.

1 Arrested in South Philly Deadly Shooting

1 Arrested in South Philly Deadly Shooting

An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a 27-year-old man in South Philadelphia early Sunday morning.

Halladay Exits Early Due to Shoulder Soreness

Halladay Exits Early Due to Shoulder Soreness

Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay left his start against the Cardinals after two innings, matching the second-shortest outing of his career.

3-Year-Old Drowns in NJ Pool

3-Year-Old Drowns in NJ Pool

A 3-year-old girl downed in a relative’s swimming pool in Winslow Township Saturday night, according the police.

Last Escaped Inmate Captured in NJ

Last Escaped Inmate Captured in NJ

An inmate who escaped from a youth detention facility in western New Jersey earlier this month is now back in custody.