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Cancer specialist Dr. Susan Love spoke with Gabe Pressman, explaining the science of cancer and how it's variously treated. She adds the approach to cancer should not be on drugs and treatment, but on...]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:57:29 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/722x406_BruceBeck.jpg
Family-friendly fun with free admission & parking! June 22 & 23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at MetLife Stadium]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:05:18 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/bionichandthumbnail.jpg
A Texas man gets high-tech bionic hand 61 years after he was born without fingers on his right hand.]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:34:30 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/KNBC_000000007095681_722x406_32744003867.jpg
Doctors are harvesting embryonic stem cells in adult patients’ fat using liposuction performed under local anesthesia. Kevin Joseph underwent the procedure in hopes that the stem cells in his fat...]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:01:45 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/waste+no+food+1+copy.jpg
At the same time millions of people in America go hungry for lack of food, billions of pounds of food goes wasted for lack of people to eat it. Kiran Sridhar thinks that is appalling.]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2013 23:23:49 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/margaretcuomo.jpg
Margaret Cuomo, author of "A World Without Cancer," explains how cancer prevention is the cost-effective, efficient way to spend resources.]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:34:25 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/cancer+pressman+june+5.jpg
Are we winning the war on cancer? The feedback hasn't been overwhelmingly positive, but as some of the field's greatest minds tell News 4 Senior Correspondent Gabe Pressman, the magic bullet may be in...]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 07:31:27 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/war+on+cancer.jpg
It's a disease that claims the lives of our family members and friends. While there have been significant leaps in the war against cancer, are we winning the fight? Doctors and patients weigh in.]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:09:07 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/obesity+generic.jpg
The influential doctors' group doesn't have any official say in the matter — but its designation could have major implications for medical treatment, public policy and even job security, the group said.]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:33:32 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/AP13031318962.jpg
One in three Americans will have high blood pressure at least once in their life. Here are some simple ways to lower your blood pressure.

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Plus hang out with your favorite Giants, meet a Top Chef and take a rock climbing lesson all at the NBC 4 and New York Giants Health & Fitness Expo on June 22 and 23

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Ronald Rey, a father from Hialeah, had to pull double duty when his baby refused to wait. "I panicked, I wasn't expecting it," said Ivis Rey, who was a month away from her due date when her...

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A summer camp in Irving is urging children to fight the bite. The city's goal is to have 1,000 students actively fighting mosquitoes that can carry West Nile virus.

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New drug approved by FDA appears to help people make a big first step toward much needed weight loss. Terry McSweeney reports.

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Some types of experimental lab-grown body parts are now implanted in people and working well, but challenges remain in creating complex structures. Researchers hope one day to ease chronic...]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:16:40 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/wheel+chair+generic.jpg
Criticized by the federal government for poor care and oversight of disabled New Yorkers, the state is installing a new prosecutor and inspector general to crack down on institutional abuse while a legal service...]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:14:59 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/Sarah-Murnaghan.jpg
Sarah Murnaghan, the Pennsylvania 10-year-old whose family went to court to win her a new lung, has bought herself some time — but she has a tough journey ahead. Her transplant isn't a cure for her...

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A public health alert has been issued for anyone who visited the BJ's Wholesale Club in Watchung, N.J., between 1:30 and 4 p.m. on June 3.]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:00:24 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/genetic_testing_cancer_041511_722x406_1884022521.jpg
"I think this is a green light for us to go ahead with our testing," said Dr. Harry Ostrer, one of the researchers who had challenged the Myriad patents, while another plaintiff, a Massachusetts breast...]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:34:19 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/WRC_0000000002829702_722x406_33265219813.jpg
A pregnant Metro rider details her experiences with seemingly able-bodied Metro riders who don't give up their seats for riders who may need them more. Darcy Spencer reports.]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:12:07 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/plan-b-165701706.jpg
A federal judge has approved President Barack Obama's administration's concession to make emergency contraceptive Plan B One-Step available to all girls without restrictions or prescriptions.]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:54:24 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/pub_loo_two.jpg
A viral British anti-drunk driving campaign video is receiving a lot of attention for a sobering strategy that aims to literally scare the crap out of potential offenders. The #PubLooShocker video, jus...]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:36:07 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/electronic+cigarettes.JPG
The biggest cigarette maker in the U.S. is getting into the electronic cigarette business. Richmond, Va.-based Altria Group told investors it would launch its first e-cigarette under the MarkTen brand in Indian...

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It’s no secret that high heels are painful -- but you can lengthen the time you wear them by watching the clock. A study by the Britain’s College of Podiatry found that it takes most women one hour,...

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The federal government will drop its efforts to restrict young teens' access to emergency contraception, the Justice Department told a federal court Monday.]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:33:46 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/Family-fights-for-Lung-Tran.jpg
The board that oversees organ transplants in the U.S. voted Monday to let children's doctors appeal for special consideration for children who need lung transplants.

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Health officials say diabetes-related deaths in New York City have hit a record high, though the death rate is below the national average.]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:50:43 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/prom16.jpg
Parents and volunteers organize prom for special needs students. Maryalice Demler reports.

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News 4 Senior Correspondent Gabe Pressman talks to the American Cancer Society's chief medical officer about the disease and how it can be prevented.]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:41:37 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/soy-sauce.jpg
A 19-year-old went into a coma and nearly died after he drank more than a quart of soy sauce, a case study in the Journal of Emergency Medicine said.

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A Wisconsin town is set to issue citations to bullies and their parents. WMTV's Britni McDonald reports.]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:08:47 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/182*120/heatlegs.JPG
New research shows that the most effective anti-aging product is sunscreen. The Australian study revealed that using sunscreen every single day can slow down the aging process on your

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Smokers cost their employers almost $6,000 more every year than non-smokers, researchers said Monday, in what they called the first comprehensive study on the issue.

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Genetic mutations that raise the risk of breast cancer, like the kind Angelina Jolie has, are surprisingly common in black women with the disease, according to a new study that could help explain...]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:33:55 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/meatlabelthumbnail.jpg
USDA has implemented new regulations requiring more inclusive labels on meat products. Look for them in the grocery store soon.]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:25:11 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/sun_screen_P1.jpg
A new skin study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine confirms what doctors have long preached. Daily, year-round sunscreen use can significantly slow the skin's aging process by as much as 24...]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:29:28 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/WTVJ_000000007556252_722x406_32056387908.jpg
Miami Children's Hospital took 75 young patients and their families to the Miami Seaquarium for National Cancer Survivors Day. NBC 6's Betty Yu reports.]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 09:44:36 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/WNBC_000000002159534_722x406_31760963658.jpg
A Staten Island man hopes to play the guitar again, after his hands were nearly severed in an industrial accident, then saved by doctors at Long Island's Stony Brook University Hospital.]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 06:51:06 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/ParkinsonsResearch.jpg
Scientists say the drying-up of funding not only affecting their careers — it could also delay important medical breakthroughs for a nation in need of them as baby boomers age.]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 13:08:13 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/Livestrong1.jpg
Nike is ending its nine-year relationship with Livestrong after having helped the foundation raise more than $100 million and make its yellow bracelets a global symbol for cancer survivors, The Associated Press...

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A big victory came in federal court today for 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan, a dying girl in need of a lung transplant. This afternoon, Judge Michael Baylson granted the Murnaghan family's request for a temporary...

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A Philadelphia scientist, credited with unlocking the key to curing cancer, is set to receive the 92nd Annual Philadelphia Award this Friday. NBC10's Renee Chenault-Fattah speaks to

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Children born after their mom lost a lot of weight through obesity surgery were slimmer than their siblings and had fewer risk factors for diabetes or heart disease later in life, according to a new study...

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The family of Angelina Jolie's late aunt Debbie Martin, who succumbed to breast cancer Sunday, is mourning her as "the glue that held the family together," less than two weeks after Jolie herself underwent...

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Honey's healing properties can help with a wide variety of ailments.

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How sweet it isn't: Scientists find how some cockroaches resist the sugary lure of poisons. It turns out glucose activates taste nerves that tell the brain "yuck!" instead of "yum.."]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 09:00:19 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/wheelchair7.jpg
An elementary school inspires University of Wisconsin-Madison to create a new wheelchair lift. The Funicular is still in the testing stages, but could make more places wheelchair accessible.

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Erica Bovino, of Southington, CT, was alone and had no time to get to a hospital when her daughter, Stella, was born on May 6.

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he eighth graders at Staley Middle School in Frisco, Texas are undergoing a different sort of physical education. As the AP's John Mone reports, students are helping teachers get in shape.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 08:45:11 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/meningitis_P2.jpg
Unique portable clinic to provide medical care to tornado victims. Katie Taube reports.

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College students in Maryland invent device that detects when a child is left behind in a dangerously hot vehicle. Kate Amara reports.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 10:39:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/NC_swimmingsafety0521_700x394.jpg
New report finds accidental drowning is biggest risk to children 5 and under. Erika Edwards reports.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 11:22:54 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/love_train_P1.jpg
The public transportation system in Prague wants to take riders on a new kind of journey. The metro system plans to introduce a "love train", as it's been called. Each train would have a...]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 10:27:09 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/camp_lejuneP2.jpg
Thirty years after massive toxic contamination was discovered at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Marines and their families want help and answers. A federal health report is due this spring, but...]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 10:24:08 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/NC_kidscholesterol0521_test_mezzn.jpg
Doctors approve cholesterol testing on younger children. Emily Longnecker reports.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 09:04:24 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/13166050_N5PSUPERBUG_722x406_30893635985.jpg
Antibiotic resistant superbugs are on the rise in hospitals. A new "superbug zapper" is being used at UCLA Medical Center. The high-tech tool works by bathing hospital rooms with pulses...]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 11:38:12 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/swimmingpoolP1.jpg
Health officials at the CDC say they found fecal bacteria in more than half of the water samples taken from Atlanta-area public swimming pools last summer. And they say contaminated water leading...]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 11:23:25 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/babybumpphoto.jpg
A Michigan high school removed full body photos of pregnant students from their yearbook. WOOD's Heather Walker tells us the story.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 11:30:54 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/215*120/couplegeneric.jpg
Half of the U.S. population aged 40 and older suffer with a sexual dysfunction. And experts say these patients often suffer in silence, even though their problems likely are]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 11:32:56 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/jolie_react.jpg
Stars took time out from the ABC's Upfront party to react to news of Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy.]]>