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Most kids get antibiotics for pink eye, study shows. Experts say they're usually not needed
More than two-thirds of children and teens who saw doctors for pink eye left with a prescription for antibiotic eye drops. But are the antibiotics necessary? A new study reveals they might not be.
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Survey says a clean home is a turn on for most people
In a new survey from Swiffer, 69% of Americans said seeing their significant other cleaning up was a turn on. NBC10’s Erin Coleman and Frances Wang weighed in on the results.
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Beyond Ozempic: New GLP-1 drugs promise weight loss and health benefits
Researchers at the American Diabetes Association conference in Orlando are expected to present data on 27 GLP-1 drugs in development. Others target a different hormone.
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For some women, hormone therapy isn't an option. Are menopause supplements any better?
Supplements aren’t well regulated, experts say. And, at worst, they can be dangerous.
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A record-breaking number of mosquitoes are carrying West Nile virus around Las Vegas
Climate change is expanding the reach of insect-borne diseases. Las Vegas’ exploding mosquito population offers a case study of what’s to come.
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‘Shine the Light' on World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
Zemoria Brandon tells NBC10’s Brenna Weick how June 19 is set aside as a worldwide day of awareness to Shine the Light on Sickle Cell.
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‘What's your PSA level?' Pa. man shares prostate cancer journey in hopes of helping others
Chester County’s Lamont Walker chats with NBC10’s Matt DeLucia about how a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test helped diagnose his aggressive cancer so it could be treated before it got worse. Walker and his doctor hope the story helps other Black men get tested early.
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KP.3 COVID variant is dominant in the US: What are the symptoms?
The new “FLiRT” COVID-19 variants, including KP.2 and KP.3, are on the rise in the US. Experts discuss symptoms, transmission and vaccines.
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‘Good foundations': Proud father and son share bond as NJ first responders
NBC10’s Brenna Weick catches up with Hainesport Emergency Squad Capt. Anthony Watson Jr. and his father — a retired firefighter, EMT and Marine — about the bond they share as first responders. Each of the Wilsons has been a trailblazer for Black people in their towns.
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What's the healthiest chocolate? The No. 1 pick, according to dietitians
Of the three types of chocolate — dark, milk and white — dark chocolate is the healthiest, nutrition experts say.
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Baseball plays major role in Charlie Manuel's recovery from stroke: ‘I feel more comfortable'
Talkin’ baseball got Charlie Manuel talking again after suffering a stroke and he is sharing his gift with players in the Phillies organization.
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Common sugar substitute linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke
The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question.
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Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers sickens more people in Pa. than any other state
A salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated cucumbers shipped to multiple states has left more than 160 people sickened across the country, including dozens across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, according to health officials. The most cases were reported in Pennsylvania.