US health panel adds self-testing option for cervical cancer screening
A U.S. health panel says women should have the option of taking their own test samples for cervical cancer screening.
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Can cold weather make you sick? Experts explain why more people feel ill in the winter
Cold weather doesn’t cause a cold, but it can affect you in surprising ways. Here’s how to stay healthy during winter.
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Lead in gasoline tied to over 150 million excess cases of mental health disorders, study suggests
Exposure to lead in gasoline during childhood resulted in many millions of excess cases of psychiatric disorders over the last 75 years, a new study estimates.
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Preston & Steve's Camp Out for Hunger returns in South Philadelphia
WWMR morning show personalities are once again are camping out to fight food insecurity in the Philadelphia region. The 2024 Preston & Steve’s Camp Out for Hunger is being held outside Xfinity Live at the South Philadelphia stadium complex.
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A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But will it get to everyone who needs it?
The drug is already sold to treat HIV infections and Gilead plans to seek approval soon to use it to guard against infections.
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Check out the health benefits of practicing yoga amid horses
Philly Live’s Sheila Watko heads to Forgotten Angels Equine Rescue in Medford, New Jersey, to see how you can soak up some horse energy while doing yoga.
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Sunflower lanyard lets airport workers know you might need a little extra help
“Not every disability is something that you can see.” Philadelphia International Airport is part of a global program that looks to offer extra assistance while traveling. It all starts with a sunflower lanyard that brings subtle awareness to people who might need some extra attention, NBC10’s Katy Zachry learns.
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CDC chief urges focus on health threats as agency confronts political changes
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday night said he picked Dave Weldon, a former Congressman from Florida, to be the agency’s next chief.
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Do not wash your turkey and other Thanksgiving tips to keep your food safe
Food safety experts say safely serving a holiday feast takes planning and know-how. Outbreaks of some types of food poisoning tend to rise in November and December.
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Bundle-Up Philly Winter Clothing Drive
NBC10, Telemundo62, and NBC Sports Philadelphia are teaming up with Cradles to Crayons to make sure children and families in our region have the essentials to stay warm this winter.
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Explaining what a ‘stinger' injury is
What does it mean when an athlete gets a stinger?
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Possibly toxic chemical may be widespread in drinking water, study finds. Should you filter your tap water?
A previously unidentified chemical has been discovered in the tap water of about one-third of U.S. homes, a new study has found, and scientists are actively investigating whether it’s toxic.
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Cold plunge or a hot bath: Which has more benefits?
A new small study suggests that hot water can help muscles repair themselves and become stronger.
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The Franklin Institute's Giant Heart is pumping life into revamped body exhibit
You can hear the beat of the Franklin Institute’s Giant Heart as it prepares to welcome visitors again. FI Chief Bio-scientist Jayatri Das gives NBC10 a virtual tour of the new Body Odyssey exhibit. Erin Coleman wants to know if the heart still has that familiar smell.
