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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.
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Eagles expanding girls flag football league, sports bra initiative
For the Philadelphia Eagles, National Girls and Women in Sports Day is a chance to announce a major expansion of the team’s commitment to getting girls in the game.
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What is the healthiest cereal? Dietitians share their favorites
What to look for and avoid when choosing a healthy, tasty breakfast cereal.
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Strip down to your undies for this Valentine's Day-themed charity run
Marie Lazam-Bassler joins NBC10’s Erin Coleman to explain how Cupid’s Undie Run raises money in the Children’s Tumor Foundation’s battle against Neurofibromatosis. You can strip down into your undies and help the cause this weekend in South Philadelphia.
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Philly Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole stepping down. Look back at her legacy
‘The City of Philadelphia owes Dr. Bettigole a debt of gratitude for her work in directing the Health Department through deeply troubling times, including the COVID-19 pandemic,’ Managing Director Adam Thiel said.
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NBC10 Morning Team dons red for a cause
One in three women die every year from cardio vascular disease. NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante talks about some of the most common risks associated with the disease. Lucy and Erin Coleman wore red Friday to raise awareness of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign.
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Biogen will stop selling its controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm
Biogen will stop selling its Alzheimer’s treatment Aduhelm. The drug was once seen as a potential blockbuster but it stumbled after its launch a few years ago.
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Allurion balloon promises weight loss similar to popular drugs. How does it work?
It’s billed as an alternative for people with obesity who don’t want bariatric surgery or weight-loss drugs. But does it get the same long-term results?
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Pennsylvania high court revives case challenging limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions
Pennsylvania’s state Supreme Court says a lower court must hear a challenge to the constitutionality of a decades-old state law that limits the use of state Medicaid dollars to cover the cost of abortions. Monday’s 3-2 decision overturns the lower court’s ruling and puts aside an earlier state Supreme Court decision. The high court’s majority... -
What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate and how is it treated?
King Charles III is in a hospital to undergo a procedure for an enlarged prostate — an extremely common condition among older men.
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Officials warn of possible hepatitis A exposure at Northeast Philly ShopRite
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of Hepatitis A virus in a person who works at a ShopRite in Northeast Philadelphia.
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U.S. sets plans to use A.I. to protect endangered whales near offshore wind farms
The strategy will use artificial intelligence and passive acoustic monitoring to determine where the North American right whales are at a given time and to monitor the impacts of wind development on the animals.
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Evidence mounts that Covid in pregnancy can cause health issues in babies
Babies born to mothers who got Covid while pregnant had “unusually high rates” of respiratory issues, according to a new study.
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NJ weighs ending out-of-pocket costs for women who seek abortions
There’s a renewed effort by New Jersey’s Democratic-led Legislature and Gov. Phil Murphy to bar women from having to pay out-of-pocket costs to get an abortion.
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Boy born deaf can hear for the first time thanks to gene therapy at CHOP
An 11-year-old boy who was born deaf can hear for the first time thanks to a gene therapy procedure at CHOP.
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Boy born deaf can hear thanks to groundbreaking gene therapy procedure at CHOP
An 11-year-old boy who was born deaf can hear for the first time thanks to a groundbreaking gene therapy procedure at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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With COVID cases still high, who's at risk of COVID rebound? Know these common symptoms
It’s not clear exactly how common COVID rebound is or why it happens to some people and not others. Here’s what we do know.