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Doctors combine a pig kidney transplant and a heart device in a bid to extend woman's life
A New Jersey woman who was near death has received a transplanted pig kidney, part of a dramatic pair of surgeries that also stabilized her failing heart. Doctors at NYU Langone Health say 54-year-old Lisa Pisano is recovering well.
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Three NJ public parks found with high levels of lead contamination in soil
The Environmental Protection Agency took soil samples at three East Trenton public parks. After analyzing the samples, they found each park had high levels of lead. Now, the EPA and the city of Trenton will install protective measures to help reduce lead exposure. NBC10’s Leah Uko has more on the story.
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EPA investigates public parks contaminated with ‘elevated levels' of lead in NJ neighborhood
The EPA is warning residents about elevated levels of lead in three New Jersey parks as they investigate what caused the issue.
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New Jersey officials working to provide health insurance for all children
The city of Camden in New Jersey is working to increase sign-ups for health care to thousands of children who lost coverage when pandemic-related programs ended. NBC10’s Shaira Arias has more on what families need to know.
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Experts weigh in on those new health apps promising to help with mind, body and addiction goals
New years resolutions have come and gone. Now that warmer weather is here, lots of people are rekindling those promises to focus on health, diet and wellbeing. One way people are doing that is with the help of artificial intelligence and health apps aimed at improving mind and body functions. NBC10’s Deanna Durante has more from experts on what you...
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Meet the women who pioneered the development of IVF
These are the women who played a role in the development of IVF, from Miriam Menkin in the 1930s to Georgeanna Seegar Jones in the late 70s and 80s.
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FDA faces backlash over approval of genetic test for opioid addiction risk
In a letter to the agency, a group of experts called on the commissioner to revoke its approval, saying the test doesn’t work.
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How the brain chooses which memories are important enough to save and which to let fade away
New research reveals why certain events remain clear in our minds and suggests ways to improve the likelihood of lasting memories.
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Woman, 36, shares what awake brain surgery is like — and why Taylor Swift played a role
While undergoing awake brain surgery, 36-year-old mother Selena Campione sang her and her daughters’ favorite Taylor Swift songs to get through the procedure.
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Novo Nordisk's $1,000 diabetes drug Ozempic can be made for less than $5 a month, study suggests
Researchers found Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic could be manufactured for an estimated 89 cents to $4.73 for a month’s supply, figures that include a profit margin.
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Puerto Rico has declared an epidemic following a spike in dengue cases
Puerto Rico’s health secretary declared an epidemic on Monday following a spike in dengue cases.
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What it means as Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, diagnosed with cancer
A stunning announcement from the Royal Family on Friday as Kate, the Princess of Wales, revealed that she was diagnosed with cancer. People all around the world are showing their support for her. NBC10’s Johnny Archer has the latest.
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Breast cancer survivor thanks her care team, plans to run in Phillies Charities 5K
Thousands of people are expected to run the “Phillies Charities 5K” presented by the Fox Chase Cancer Center on Saturday morning. Its the 14th year of the sold-out run and one participant is a first-time runner and breast cancer survivor. NBC10’s Frances Wang has her story.
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Kate Middleton shares she has begun treatment after cancer diagnosis
The Princess of Wales broke her silence on Friday to announce that she has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment. NBC10’s Fred Shropshire has the latest on Kate Middleton’s recovery.
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Rare disorder causes man to see ‘demonic' faces
The condition causes faces to appear distorted. “My first thought was I woke up in a demon world,” the patient said
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‘Faith's Bill': a new law established in Delaware to protect women at risk for Ovarian Cancer
The parents of a Delaware woman who lost her life to Ovarian Cancer are now trying to save thousands of other women from the same fate. They took their plan known as “Faith’s Bill” to the state capitol. The bill will require every insurance company operating in Delaware to cover screening and testing when they detect a risk factor for...
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New Del. bill signed into law ensuring coverage for Ovarian Cancer screenings
Delaware Gov. John Carney is expected to sign the Faith Deanna Johnson Act into effect. It would guarantee insurance coverage for Ovarian Cancer screenings in honor of a young woman who died from the disease in 2021.
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In a warming world, children's allergies are getting worse. Here's what parents should know
Allergy season is getting longer and more intense as the planet warms. What can parents do to protect their children?
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A Navy SEAL was convinced exposure to blasts damaged his brain, so he donated it to prove it
Before he ended his life, Ryan Larkin made his family promise to donate his brain to science.
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In two early trials, blood cancer treatment appears promising for deadly brain tumor
A modified version of CAR-T therapy, which is used to treat leukemia and lymphoma, was found to be safe in two small, early clinical trials.