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Allyson Felix shares the important information doctors should tell pregnant women of color before giving birth
Allyson Felix is speaking out about the changes that are needed in the medical community to ensure pregnant women of color receive proper care and advice.
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US health officials looking into pneumonia outbreaks in 2 states, say flu is on the rise
U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking.
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NBC's Antonia Hylton, 30, diagnosed with rare cancer after dismissing these early signs
NBC News correspondent Antonia Hylton is sharing for the first time that she was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer, a neuroendocrine tumor.
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What causes skin to itch? New research pinpoints a previously unknown factor
A bacterium associated with eczema can activate the itch response in mice, a study shows.
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Influencers warned by FTC over ‘inadequate' disclosures of artificial sweetener promotions
“Consumers should be able to notice the disclosure easily, and not have to look for it,” the FTC wrote in letters to a dozen social media influencers and two trade associations.
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In step toward restoring man's sight, NYC doctors perform world's 1st eye transplant
Surgeons have performed the world’s first transplant of an entire human eye, an extraordinary addition to a face transplant — although it’s far too soon to know if the man will ever see through his new left eye.
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What you need to know about carbon monoxide, the ‘silent killer'
Carbon monoxide is the most common cause of fatal poisonings in the U.S. Here is what you need to know.
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Mind-altering ketamine becomes new pain treatment despite little research or regulation
The decades-old surgical drug ketamine has found a new use — as an alternative to opioids for patients with chronic pain.
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Vaping by high school students dropped this year, per US government
A survey showed a drop in vaping among the more than 22,000 students who filled out an online questionnaire last spring.
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A woman started hearing ‘abnormal sounds.' It was a spider in her ear canal
Doctors found a spider in a 64-year-old woman’s ear after she heard “abnormal sounds” for days.
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Beware! Local doctors share Halloween makeup, costume contacts safety tips
Ophthalmologists from Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia share the risk of colored contacts, fake eyelashes and costume makeup ahead of Halloween.
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Slathering on old Halloween makeup? Think again, eye experts say
Doctors from Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia gave some advice on keeping your eyes healthy while putting a spook into your Halloween costume.
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CDC director visits Philly, shares advice on protecting yourself from the flu and COVID
CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen visited Philadelphia and shared tips and advice for staying healthy during a one on one interview with Lauren Mayk.
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Independence Blue Cross Medical Director shares info on early detections of breast cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle speaks with Dr. Luz Ramos, the medical director of Independence Blue Cross, about the importance of early detection when it comes to diagnosing breast cancer.
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The 10 states with the highest STD rates, revealed
A new U.S. News and World report is revealing which states have the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.
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Pediatric cancer drugs in shortage as drug supply crisis drags on
Pediatric cancer doctors are sounding the alarm about a growing shortage of chemotherapy drugs for children.
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Surgeons perform second pig heart transplant, trying to save a dying man
Surgeons have transplanted a pig’s heart into a dying man in a bid to prolong his life.
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Sufjan Stevens is relearning to walk after Guillain-Barre Syndrome left him immobile, hospitalized
Grammy- and Oscar-nominated indie musician Sufjan Stevens is relearning how to walk after the autoimmune disease Guillain-Barre Syndrome left him immobile, representatives confirmed to The Associated Press.
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Supply problems and insurance issues make popular weight-loss drugs hard to get
Supply problems and insurance complications have made it difficult for many patients to start and stay on new prescription medications used to treat obesity.
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NJ health officials urge caution after resident dies from West Nile virus
The New Jersey Department of Health and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection are urging residents to take precautions after one resident died from the West Nile virus.