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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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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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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.
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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.