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Affordable Health Care Act Upheld
In what is considered a monumental decision, the Supreme Court Of The United States today upheld the Affordable Health Care Act, also referred to as "Obamacare".
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Summer Medi-Camp At Faxton-St. Luke’s
The "Frog Days Of Summer" have arrived, and here's news for teens who are on vacation and are interested in health care and working in a hospital.
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Eating Chocolate Could Save Your Life
Sure, a headline like that is a slam dunk attention getter but the truth is that eating a small amount of dark chocolate every day can lessen your chances of suffering a stroke or heart attack. A report on HealthDay.com states that Australian researchers found that daily consumption of 3.5 ounces of dark chocolate lessened the chances of stroke and heart attack in high risk individuals. How so?
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Beekeeping A Concern in Utica
There is a song from "Jesus Christ Superstar" called "What's the Buzz" and, apparently, the "buzz" in Utica concerns beekeeping. According to a report from YNN a city Common Council member, Samantha Colosimo-Testa, is looking into drafting regulations for beekeeping in response to a situation in North Utica.
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Drink Coffee, Live Longer
If you are one of those people who need that jolt of coffee supplied caffeine to get started in the morning you are in luck. A new study, reported by MSNBC, has found that drinking 5 or 6 cups of coffee per day lowers your chance of dying before your time by 10 to 15%. The numbers differ depending on ones gender.
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Allergy Season Worse Than Normal This Year
If you are in the throes of a sneezing, wheezing, runny nose allergy attack you probably don't need to be told this. This springs allergy season has come earlier and is more intense than usual. According to the Huffington Post 22.8 percent of Americans reported suffering from allergy symptoms so far this April, compared to 20.8 percent in April 2011 and 21.8 percent in April 2010. What are the reasons for the early onset?
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SUNYIT Hosts Health Fair Tuesday
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Sleeping With Pets Not Always A Great Idea
When my cat Alice was alive I looked forward to her joining me in bed at night, especially during the cold winter months when she would supply an extra layer of warmth. According to WebMD an overwhelming majority of pet owners allow their pets to share a bed with them. However there are health related downsides to the practice that you might want to consider.
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MVCC Nursing Students Win First Place in National Contest [VIDEO]
Nursing students at MVCC have won first place in a National Student Nursing Association competition. The students had to produce a song and video promoting this years theme the "Joy of Nursing". The video was then posted online and on our site three weeks ago, and voted on in competition with several other schools. The MVCC entry garnered the most votes and was declared the winner. A group of students went to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to attend an NSNA conference. Check out the winning video featuring Lynzie Quinn and Brittany Gant.
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Hangover Heaven to the Rescue In Vegas
You go to Las Vegas to have a good time, right? What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas and all that jazz. But what happens when you, let's say, over indulge on your first night on the town? You can let in spoil the next couple of days or you can call Hangover Heaven a new service started by a local physician that promises to nip that headache in the bud. What exactly is Hangover Heaven?
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Toothpastes Dentists Prefer
A number of prescription drug commercials end by saying, "Ask your doctor if this is right for you". Now when it comes to your dentist you can skip that type of question thanks to a new survey by Mens's Health magazine. They reported the results in 5 categories from best whitener to most sensitivity.
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Checkout Line Impulse Buying Hard on the Diet
I did it again today. I was in line at a grocery store checkout counter patiently waiting when I spotted it. A dark chocolate Dove Bar. I always rationalize buying one of these by telling my self dark chocolate is a heart healthy choice. However according to a study I came across from IHL impulse buying at the checkout counter can be tough on the waistline with candy, chips and soda the primary culprits.