Should you stretch before exercise? After? Never? Here's what to know
Should you stretch before exercising or after? And what’s the best way to do it? Stretching guidance has changed over the years.
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A tiny birthmark was 1st sign of Virginia college student's deadly cancer
Melanoma is the second-most-common type of cancer diagnosed in 15 to 19-year-olds and the most common form of cancer affecting young adults age 25 to 29. Here’s the story of Mari Tisera, who died at age 20
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Delaware County
The Delaware County Health Department have identified and treated four pools of standing water containing mosquitos infected with West Nile virus.
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Delaware County ramps up efforts to stop spread of West Nile virus
Delaware County health officials said that several pools of standing water containing mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus were recently treated.
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Officials warn adults to keep children out of hot cars and for elderly to limit time in the heat
Warnings are in place across the region to protect vulnerable groups from the excessive heat. Officials are warning people to take precautions when doing any activities outside. They say not to leave children in hot cars and for workers and the elderly to limit time outdoors. NBC10’s Leah Uko has what people need to know to stay safe. -
Celebrities are getting $2,000 MRI scans to learn about their health. Should you?
Celebrities and influencers are helping promote high-tech medical scans that companies claim can help catch deadly diseases, including cancer.
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US health officials confirm 4 new bird flu cases in Colorado poultry workers
Four poultry workers in Colorado have been diagnosed with bird flu, bringing the U.S. total to nine since the first human case of the current outbreak was detected in 2022.
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Are you using sunscreen correctly? Here's how much to use and if you should reapply
As widespread heatwaves hit cities across the U.S., the best protection against the sun and UV rays is sunscreen.
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Scientists say they have identified a root cause of lupus — one that could pave the way for new treatments
A study published Wednesday in the journal Nature outlines a clear pathway for how the disease likely develops, pointing to abnormalities in the immune systems of people with lupus.
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‘It's still concerning.' As COVID numbers rise health experts remind people to protect themselves
As COVID numbers are rising across the country the CDC is reminding people that it still exists even in the summer months. NBC10’s Deanna Durante spoke with a health expert about what people should be doing to protect themselves to prevent serious illness.
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Health officials confirm person in Colorado infected with bubonic plague
Best known for “The Black Death,” an outbreak that killed millions during the Middle Ages, the plague circulates naturally among wild rodents and in rare cases infects humans and their pets
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What is that powder on shredded cheese, and is it bad for you? A dietitian explains
A recent smattering of viral videos across Instagram, Facebook and TikTok are telling people to avoid eating packaged, preshredded cheeses, claiming that the powdered substance they’re covered in to prevent clumping is actually “wood shavings,” “bark” or “saw dust.”
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‘Keep pushing': NJ chef goes from living in homeless shelter to carving path for self in food world
NBC10’s Erin Coleman heads to Camden’s Cathedral Kitchen to chat with Tashe Mattison as she pays it forward by teaching culinary skills to cooks under difficult circumstances. Mattison was there herself, but is now eyeing on brining her juices to others after earning a culinary grant.
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Pa. Senate passes bill encouraging schools to ban students' phone use that's ‘taking a toll on them'
Pennsylvania’s Senate has passed legislation to encourage school districts to effectively ban students’ use of cellphones during the school day. The bill passed 45-5 on Wednesday. It would help school districts pay for locking bags after the district creates a policy requiring students to leave their phones in such bags for the whole school day. Th...
