Is alcohol good for you? A new report adds to the confusion
The report was released ahead of an update to federal dietary guidelines coming next year that could include new recommendations about how much alcohol people should drink.
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Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday.
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Survey finds most teens staying away from drinking, smoking and marijuana
About 67% of 12th graders this year said they hadn’t used alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes or e-cigarettes in the previous 30 days. That’s the largest percentage seen in an annual national survey.
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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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The No. 1 snack to boost the immune system during cold and flu season, according to a dietitian
A dietitian shares the top snacks to eat to help strengthen your immune system during cold and flu season.
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FDA may finally ban artificial red dye from beverages, candy and other foods
A decision on Red No. 3, the synthetic coloring made from petroleum, could come in the next few weeks.
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You can be ‘Santa' to kids at CHOP with virtual toy drive
Michelle Rainear tells NBC10’s Matt DeLucia how people can help get toys to children being treated at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia through a virtual toy drive.
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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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Consumers being advised to throw out pork product sold in some northeastern states
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is advising consumers to throw out a pork product that was illegally imported from Ecuador. Authorities issued a public health alert for frozen ready-to-eat pork mortadella products, which were imported from a country ineligible to export meat and poultry products ... -
Help keep a child warm with Bundle-Up Philly winter clothing drive
Cradles to Crayons executive director Michal Smith joins NBC10’s Matt DeLucia to talk about the Bundle-Up Philly winter coat and clothing drive.
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A meaningful holiday message of ‘Hope' for those in recovery and their families
Brian Corson joins NBC10’s Matt DeLucia to talk about the work MVP Recovery does to help people with substance use and mental health disorders. The group is holding its annual “Hope for the Holidays” event this weekend.
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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.
