Health & Wellness

The new rule would expand access to the drugs for 3.4 million Americans who use Medicare and another 4 million people enrolled in Medicaid, a White House official said.

What does it mean when an athlete gets a stinger?

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.

For families going through cancer treatment, the diagnosis is often just the first in a painful and draining process. In many cases, parents aren’t able to work because they are caring for their child going through treatment, and that can create a financial domino effect for the entire family. As NBC10’s Deanna Durante explains, a Chester County organization is “Bringing...

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.

About a third of U.S. residents have been receiving tap water containing a previously unidentified chemical byproduct, a new study has found. Some scientists are now concerned — and actively investigating — whether that chemical could be toxic. 

The study also suggests going for a run before work won’t make up for sitting at your desk all day.

Brandon Boyd joins NBC10’s Matt DeLucia to talk about MANNA’s annual Pie in the Sky fundraiser and the mission of the organization to bring nutrition to people facing critical illness in Philadelphia and South Jersey.

NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports from the Penn LGBT Center on Wednesday at an event looking to offer support on International Transgender Day of Remembrance.

The U.S. Surgeon General’s findings highlight persistent health disparities in tobacco use linked to race and ethnicity, income, education, sexual orientation and gender identity, occupation, geography, behavioral health status, and other factors.

NBC10’s Matt DeLucia finds out about the work that Casa Youth Advocates does for kids in foster care and others in need of some extra care. You can help the cause with CYA’s upcoming gala and charity auction, featuring a special signed Eagles jacket.

Valerie Bertinelli shared a video of the aftermath of what she said was “a really bad anxiety attack” because she wants to let others experiencing them know they are “not alone.”

Delaware now has multiple free vending machines that offer people lifesaving medication like naloxone forb drug users and selfcare items. They are available in Wilmington, Dover, Newark and other areas.

New vending machines with life-saving items — including Narcan — were placed at the Brandywine Counseling facility in Wilmington. NBC10’s Tim Furlong has the story. 

Chosen 300 Ministries in Philadelphia served meals and offered hope to vets in need on Veteran’s Day 2024.

NBC10’s Bill Henley continued his support for the Philadelphia ALS United Walk at Citizens Bank Park over the weekend.

People in South Philadelphia were in a giving mood Sunday as Philabundance had people drive up with non-perishable foods and the Mummers Museum collected items for veterans.

Many of us are thinking about health insurance coverage for the next year and what plan will best fit our needs. NBC10 Responds reporter Tracy Davidson takes a look at some of the red flags to protect yourself from scammers during this process. 

A growing number of areas without OB-GYN care could further drive up the number of preemie births in the U.S., experts say.

The eye infection can happen to anyone, but the vast majority of cases involve contact lens wearers.