Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health en-us Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:38:07 -0500 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:38:07 -0500 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/Women_Jumping_for_Natural_Breast_Boost_Philadelphia.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:23:51 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/NaturalBreastEnhancement_640x480.jpg
A new procedure can boost the size of your bust without implants.

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A cup of fruit juice has more calories than a cup of regular Coke or Pepsi.

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NBCPhiladelphia investigation taken down for the first time ever -- by third graders who weren't washing their hands.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/New-Laser-Lipo-Lets-the-Fat-Out-72072957.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:58:52 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/Laser+Lipo+-+Laser+Beam.jpg
Treatment could be a painless alternative to traditional liposuction.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/around-town/food-drink/Thanksgiving-Calorie-Counter-Breakdown-70622747.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:40:02 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/Scolding.jpg
Helping you helping us be less ashamed of you this holiday season.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/Autism-Expected-to-Grow-in-Pennsylvania-70539342.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:21:35 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/%5BKNSD%5D+Autism_generic_Image.jpg
Autism could be on the rise in the Keystone State.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/Facebook_Prayers_Saving_Son_s_Life_Philadelphia.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:43:55 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/facebook1.jpg
Kevin Hirsch is defying medicine. The 26-year old is battling Swine flu, pneumonia and other infections, but doctor's said his time was up at least four times. Kevin's dad says prayers from family, friends and strangers are keeping him going.You can...

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Cancer_Survivor_Reacts_to_New_Guidelines_Philadelphia.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:58:20 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/LuAnn_Breast_Cancer_640x480.jpg
NBC10's Lu Ann Cahn takes off her reporter hat and talks about why, as a breast cancer survivor, she's concerned about the new guidelines.

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Would you be surprised to find that sex and drinking were more common in coed college dorms?

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/Pain_Relief_With_PRP_Therapy_Philadelphia.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:16:33 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/PHIpainreliefinjectionmagaziner_640x480.jpg
Charlotte avoided a knee replacement and says she got rid of debilitating pain with a treatment that uses your own blood to help you heal. The platelet-rich plasma therapy was done by Dr.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/How-To-Get-Vaccinated--69871592.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:42:25 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/swine-flu-vaccine-chi2.jpg
People everywhere are asking the same question -- how can we get vaccinated? Hopefully, this will help clarify what's going on and where to go for information.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/_Dental_Button__Calms_Fears_in_the_Dentist_s_Chair_Philadelphia.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:11:13 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/DentistKillButtonVID_640x480.jpg
A new invention can keep you in control of your dental destiny during your next cleaning. The Dental Button essentially gives patients a kill switch to the dentist's drill, so the second they feel...

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/New-Jersey-Well-Being--69694197.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:03:57 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/Garden+State.jpg
So it turns out money does buy happiness, according to a new study.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/Mom-Dies-of-Swine-Flu-Days-After-Babys-Birth-69611252.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:48:23 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/Baby1sss.jpg
11 days after delivery, Martha Castillo passed away.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/A_Small_Solution_to_a_Big_Problem_Philadelphia.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/PenisEnlargementSurgeryVID_640x480.jpg
Penile enhancement surgery is becoming more common as guys look to grow their confidence in the bedroom.This surgery is not without its risks, learn more about penis enlargement risks and scams before...

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/PHI_Nurse_Imposter_Update_How_Could_This_Happen.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:02:34 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/LuAnn1_640x480.jpg
Investigator Lu Ann Cahn gets into detail about how local hospitals could allow an imposter nurse to care for their patients.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/No_More_Smelly_Hair_Dye_Philadelphia.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:20:18 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/NoMoreSmellyHairDye_640x480.jpg
A new type of hair dye is taking the stink and the sting out of a little color.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/Philadelphia-Declares-Swine-Flu-Health-Emergency-67632142.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:28:01 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/mask+and+swine+flu-640.jpg
Soaring numbers of Swine Flu cases in Philadelphia has caused city officials to declare a public health emergency.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/Spinning_the_Wheels_Against_Breast_Cancer_Philadelphia.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:05:25 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/spinning_640x480.jpg
No, it?s not just another spinning workout. The Sporting Club at the Bellevue promoted healthy living on Saturday, Oct. 31, by offering "Spin & Pilates for Pink" classes. The raised money will support...

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/Call-An-Ambulance-Get-a-Taxi-66723887.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:07:18 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/medstar-generic.jpg
Fort Worth’s ambulance service is considering a plan to call taxis for non-serious flu patients.

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We discuss the pros and cons about vaccinating your children against the H1N1 flu virus with Ruthy Kaiser from the Council for Relationships.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/Miracle-on-34th-Street.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:02:00 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/Blind-Haas.jpg
An advanced gene therapy procedure helps blind 9-year-old boy regain his sight.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/Phillies-Winning-the-Baby-Name-Game-65305892.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:19:44 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/Phillies+Babies+Names+-+VID.jpg
Folks in our area love their Fightin' Phils so much they're naming their babies after them -- in a big way.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/Would-You-Give-Your-Pet-CPR-65505422.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:15:50 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/PHI+pet+cpr+ap+photo.jpg
Your pet is injured and needs lifesaving air. Question is, could you bring yourself to put your mouth to his snout?

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/HUP-Changes-Visiting-Policy-Due-to-Swine-Flu-65147317.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:14:22 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/PHI+hup+visitors+policy.jpg
No one under 16 will be allowed in the hospital to visit.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Participants-Weatherproof-for-AIDS-Walk-Philly-64699372.html Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:27:54 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/aids.jpg
AIDS Walk Philly fights through Sunday's cold, rainy weather.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/Hitting-Early-Swine-Flu-Claims-11-More-Kids-in-US-64666257.html Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:21:59 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*74/91501982.jpg
Manufacturer delays mean some flu-shot clinics may be postponed.

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