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This month the focus is on breast cancer
Nassau County has one of the nation’s highest rates of breast cancer, and more than 1,200 women in the county were diagnosed with the disease from 2004 to 2008, according to the State Department of Health’s New York State Cancer Registry. more
A high tax on sugar? How sweet it would be
On my last day of radiation, I drove up to the NYU Women’s Cancer Center and saw a man leaning against the front door, smoking. more
Joel Gerstel, a Cedarhurst native, was elected president and CEO of the American Parkinson Disease Association.
Cedarhurst's Joel Gerstel named president and CEO of American Parkinson Disease Association
Cedarhurst resident, Joel Gerstel, will take on more responsibilities as he was elected president and CEO of the American Parkinson Disease Association at the end of May. more
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Lawrence High School students Ashley Gutierrez and Kyran Rogers with Chris Pendergast on the boardwalk durig the "Ride for Life" walk.
Lawrence High students learn about overcoming adversity
Teaching English and life lessons to teenagers is not easy, but Lawrence High School’s Dave Yaker has found a way to reach his students. For the past five years his BOND (Branching Out in New Directions) students participate in the annual “Ride for Life” walk that raises money and awareness about ALS (Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis) better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. more
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How do you know?
If you have chest pain, it could be that you ate the wrong food or it could be indicative of heart disease. more
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Aidan on his first day of nursery school last September.
Born with a broken heart
The symbol for love, and especially for Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14, is the heart -- big, red, beating and healthy. But for some babies born with a congenital heart defect, the organ doesn’t work like it’s supposed to, and can mean pain and anguish for their families and loved ones. more
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Yuri Grinberg, sixth from left, opened up his Hewlett Neck home to host a benefit for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society last Saturday.
Opening their home for a charitable event
The Hewlett Neck home of Yuri and Marina Grinberg, was the place to be last Saturday as approximately 150 people enjoyed a night of dinner, music, dancing and drinks, along with a private Texas Hold-Em poker tournament that included cash prizes in an effort to raise money for the Long Island chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. more
Robyn Schall, a Hewlett native, overcame an early childhood disease and multiple surgeries to launch dual careers as a comedian and a personal trainer.
A funny woman’s career takes flight
Growing up in Hewlett, actress and comedian, Robyn Schall had to wear leg braces and endure five hip surgeries after she was diagnosed with Perthes disease at 6-years-old, a condition resulting in a temporary loss of blood supply to the hip, but despite her struggle, she never lost her ability to make people laugh. more
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Contrary to their name, bed bugs can be found anywhere there is a crack or a crevice, including furniture — but they prefer warm places.
They want to suck your blood
“The Twilight Saga” and “True Blood” vampires aren’t the only bloodsuckers making a comeback lately. These culprits are much smaller, and instead of fangs, they have special two-tube mouth … more
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