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‘It's surreal': North Texas doctor returns from Gaza medical mission
A North Texas doctor shares his memories after returning home from a Gaza medical mission.
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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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Lawsuit alleges New York doctor died of allergic reaction after eating at Disney World restaurant
The husband of a New York doctor accuses Disney World and a restaurant where she ate of negligence in a lawsuit alleging that she died of an allergic reaction.
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HIV/AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent, known for her inspirational talks as a young child, dies at 39
A prominent HIV/AIDS activist known for her inspirational talks in the 1990s as a young child to reduce the stigma surrounding the virus she was born with has died.
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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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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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NBA champion, ‘Survivor' contestant Scot Pollard receives heart transplant
NBA champion and “Survivor” contestant Scot Pollard has had a heart transplant, his wife said on social media on Friday night.
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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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First death from ‘Alaskapox' identified as elderly Alaska man
Alaska state health officials say an elderly man has died from Alaskapox. It’s the first known fatality from the recently discovered virus.
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Derek Hough's wife Hayley Erbert shares emotional health update
The 29-year-old dancer took to Instagram to share a candid video of the pair opening about her recent health complications after suffering from a cranial hematoma in early December.
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FDA issues new warning about supplements containing tianeptine
The Food and Drug Administration issued a new warning late Tuesday about supplements that contain the ingredient tianeptine, commonly known as “gas station heroin.”
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More adults sought help for ADHD during pandemic, contributing to drug shortages
Prescriptions for ADHD treatments surged among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to fuel lingering shortages that are frustrating parents and doctors.
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CNN's Sara Sidner reveals she has stage 3 breast cancer in emotional segment
CNN anchor Sara Sidner shared the news about her stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis with a poignant and emotional reflection about life.
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City warns of more measles cases, possible exposure in Philly
City officials are warning of four more confirmed cases of measles, two possible cases and six locations of possible exposure throughout Philadelphia. NBC10’s Jacqueline London has the details.
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US seizes more illegal e-cigarettes, but thousands of new ones are launching
U.S. officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes. But industry data shows thousands of new flavored products continue pouring into the country from China.
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ChristianaCare to pay $47.1 million settlement
Delaware’s largest health system, ChristianaCare, settled a multimillion dollar lawsuit over allegations of false claims and kickbacks. It stems from accusations made from ChristianaCare’s former chief compliance officer who claimed the health system violated the false claims act and anti-kickback laws.
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Why we say ‘bless you' when someone sneezes
Hearing the phrase is common in the United States, but why? And what do other countries say when someone sneezes?
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What is chronic fatigue syndrome?
The condition is characterized by profound tiredness and can have other symptoms.
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Clinical psychologist shares tips on helping children cope with anxiety
Research shows that anxiety in children is getting worse in the U.S. Dr. Elizabeth Walker, a clinical psychologist with the Harbor Anxiety Group in Philadelphia, spoke with NBC10’s Katy Zachry about ways to help children cope with anxiety.