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Philadelphia Union fans forever connected by life-saving kidney donation
Two Philadelphia Union season ticket holders forever boned through life-saving kidney donation.
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Woman donates kidney to fellow Philadelphia Union season ticket holder
Ed, a Philadelphia Union season ticket holder, put out a call to others after he found out he needed a new kidney. And one person answered, Kate, a fellow Union season ticket holder.
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Arm position during blood pressure check may lead to wrong reading, study finds
Common arm positions during screening can cause a significant increase in the systolic pressure number.
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Former E! News host recalls the ‘whiplash' of rare, aggressive breast cancer diagnosis at 43
After a routine mammogram in late 2022, Kristina Guerrero received a call for follow-up tests because doctors thought they spotted a cyst in her breast. She did not have a family history of breast cancer, so she suspected the mass was scar tissue from a previous surgery.
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Is bird flu spreading in people? Without blood test results, officials can't say.
Antibody blood test results expected later this month may help answer a crucial question: Is there human-to-human transmission of the bird flu?
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US school-entry vaccination rates fall as exemptions keep rising
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates dipped last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high.
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Mammograms prove vital to detect breast cancer early
The month of October is dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer. The American Cancer Society reports they have seen a steady decline in breast cancer mortality rates. NBC10’s Yukare Nakayama spoke with a doctor and breast cancer survivor about the importance of mammograms.
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Breast cancer rates among young women on the rise
A new report says breast cancer has become more common in women under the age of 50.
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Breast cancer rising among younger women and Asian Americans, report finds
Even as breast cancer mortality falls, breast cancer diagnoses are rising, especially among younger women and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
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Breast cancer survivor Jill Martin talks her journey, empowerment and awareness
With the start of October comes Breast Cancer Awareness Month and each year the Today Show has special coverage planned. Their Pink Power event focuses on empowerment, the latest medical advances and genetic testing which can help women reduce their risk. Jill Martin, a Today Show contributor, has publicly documented her battle with breast cancer. She spoke with NBC10’s Lauren...
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New blood donation center opens in Delaware amid ongoing need for donors
The need for blood donations is high and blood banks are working to make it as convenient as possible to get people to donate. NBC10’s Tim Furlong stopped by Blood Bank of Delmarva’s newest center, now open in one of the fastest-growing parts of Delaware.
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Pennsylvania woman becomes 1st to receive promising new Alzheimer's treatment
A woman from Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, is one of the first patients in the country to receive a new FDA-approved treatment for early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease.
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What to know about Parkinson's disease after Brett Favre's announcement
Parkinson’s is a neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements. Here’s what more to know about the disease.
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What is Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive movement disorder of the nervous system that weakens nerve cells and leads to symptoms, including problems with movement, tremor, stiffness and impaired balance.
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Iron deficiency in adults may be more common than thought, study finds
A new study found that nearly one third of Americans may have an undiagnosed iron deficiency. Here’s how to address the issue.
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FDA approves first at-home nasal spray flu vaccine
The first flu vaccine that people can give to themselves at home will be a nasal spray called FluMist. It will still require a prescription, but it can be ordered directly from an online pharmacy.
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Jill Biden reveals $500 million plan that focuses on women's health
First lady Jill Biden on Monday unveiled a new set of actions to address health inequities faced by women in the United States, plans that include spending at least $500 million annually on women’s health research.
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How to order free COVID-19 tests as a new round becomes available this month
Americans will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests free of charge starting later this month. Here’s how you can order.
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US will let more people take methadone at home
The first big update to U.S. methadone regulations in 20 years is poised to expand access to the life-saving drug starting next month. But experts say the changes could fall flat if states and methadone clinics fail to act.
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Two or three cups of coffee a day is linked to a lower risk of heart and metabolic disease
Drinking several cups of caffeinated coffee or tea a day may protect against Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke.