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What You Need to Know About Dental Implants
Dental implants (also called endosseous implants) are a component of a technique that replaces the tooth’s root with metal, screw-like posts and install a replica tooth that looks like the … more
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About 275 people attended the Senior Health Expo at O’Connell Gardens in Oceanside on April 11. Kathy Delcastillo of Cassena Care addressed the audience.
Herald Community Newspapers hosts crowded Senior Health Expo at O'Connell Gardens in Oceanside
Roughly 275 people circulated through the banquet hall at O’Connell Gardens in Oceanside to gather information from more than 35 vendors who had tables set up around the perimeter of the room as Herald Community Newspapers presented its second Senior Health Expo on April 11. more
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Merrick resident Eric Schrader, left, spoke about his experiences battling colon cancer. He was joined by Dr. Frank Gress, second from left, Dr. Frank Caliendo, Dr. Dean Pappas and Dr. Rajiv Datta, all of South Nassau Communities Hospital.
South Nassau Communities Hospital raises colon cancer awareness
Eric Schrader recalled that when he noticed blood in his stool about two years ago, colon cancer was not on his mind. It wasn’t until six months later, when the blood became excessive, that he sought medical care and was diagnosed with the disease, which kills 50,000 people in the United States annually. more
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Slow down, New York. We’re moving too fast on pot.
As the debate around legalization of recreational marijuana in New York state swirls, and the punches and counterpunches of the pros versus cons become more frenetic, we need to take a step back . . . more
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Valentine’s Day mission: find the real thing
Valentine’s Day, the fire sale of romantic love, seems a perfect time to push back and get real. Let’s sift through the dross of life for gold nuggets, for the small things and moments . . . more
10 Habits That Wreck Your Teeth
1. Chewing on Ice - Munching on hard, frozen cubes can chip or even crack your teeth.2. Playing Sports With No Mouth Guard - Whether you play football, hockey, or any other contact sport, don't get … more
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Doctors discovered that Robert Amato, 11, above with his cat, Molly, has an inoperable brain tumor. As a way to lift his spirits, the Island Park community brought Christmas to him in the hospital.
Island Park community rallies around young resident in need
Robert Amato, 11, recently received a grim diagnosis from doctors, and had to spend the holiday season in a hospital bed, but it didn’t stop the Island Park community from rallying to give him a Christmas to remember. more
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Stamping out vaping among teens
Vaping gets its name from the cloud of water vapor that e-cigarettes produce, and it has become wildly popular among teenagers who believe it’s harmless. It’s not. In fact . . . more
SVS Fine Jewelry in Oceanside was set to host its annual Ladies’ Night fundraiser on Dec. 6. Proceeds were to be donated to Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center.
Ladies' Night at SVS Jewelry in Oceanside to benefit children's hospital
The holiday spirit will be alive and well at SVS Fine Jewelry in Oceanside, as the business ushers in its annual Ladies’ Night festivities, with all proceeds benefitting Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center. more
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David Marks, MD
I have stage II estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, my doctor informed me I don't need chemotherapy due to low risk gene score, but I'm concerned without it my cancer will return. Can you explain how my doctor can be sure my tumor is low risk?
Great question. Patients, particularly with early stage (stage I-II) estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, have benefited immensely from the testing you describe. Gene expression profiling … more
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