I saw a guy in town waiting under the portico of a medical practice that specializes in lung disease, and damn if he wasn’t puffing away on a cigarette.
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5/3/19
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We don’t need the KGB, ISIS terrorists or Chinese hackers to threaten our lives. No way. We Americans are doing a pretty good job of killing ourselves.
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1/25/19
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Island Harvest Food Bank, in conjunction with Stop & Shop, cut the ribbon on Monday at the Healthy Harvest Pantry in Bethpage, a new facility that will offer healthy food choices to victims of domestic abuse.
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By Stephany Reyes
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12/6/17
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Q: Are vaccines safe?A: Yes, vaccines are very safe and can prevent serious, even fatal illnesses. Some parents mistakenly believe there is a link between disorders like autism and getting their …
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By Aaron E. Glatt, MD
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11/13/17
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I looked down, and there it was — my heart, feverishly thumping. My valves looked like little whips snapping back and forth. It was a strange sight indeed.
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10/26/17
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Whether it’s the shimmering water of a backyard pool, a lake or the ocean, having fun there necessitates a cautious approach to help ensure that children and adults remain safe. Year after year . . .
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6/22/17
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Imagine an infant, a baby girl, who jolts with pain each time she coughs up mucus and blood as she battles bronchitis caused by secondhand cigarette smoke.
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2/16/17
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A: It’s a brand new year, a chance for new beginnings. For many, it’s a time for a renewed focus on health. This year, why not commit to a brain healthy diet that is good for your body as …
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By Angela Komis, RD/RDN
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1/25/17
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In 1969, the Stonewall Inn was a hole-in-the-wall gay bar, a plain, two-story structure operated by the Mafia. No one would have suspected . . .
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10/20/16
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A five-year study undertaken by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health found that U.S. firefighters develop malignant mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, at twice the rate of the general population. The study also revealed . . .
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9/8/16
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