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Seen At 11: IV Drips Are The Latest Rage … But Are They Safe?
Yost and Young are part of a growing trend of people who seek out customized, intravenous cocktails at wellness centers and spas across the country. Experts told CBS 2 that the formula of vitamins and minerals could provide instant relief for a number of ailments.
Stories From Main Street: Greenburgh Honors Teen Who Made Life Easier For Those With Autism
For families coping with autism, life is a little bit easier because of 17-year-old Nick Lombardi from Ardsley, and it all stems from his own experiences with his younger brother.
New Database To Help Crack Down On Prescription Drug-Related Crime In N.Y.
Sen. Charles Schumer, who pushed the Drug Enforcement Administration for its creation, called it the first of its kind in the country.
Fit Minute: Steam Engine
Award-winning competitor and fitness model Mindi Smith, considered one of the fastest rising stars in the bodybuilding industry, hit The Couch for Thursday’s Fit Minute.
Study: Men Who Watch More TV May Have Lower Sperm Count
Authors of the study found those who exercised more than 15 hours a week had a 73 percent higher sperm count than those who didn’t.
UConn Doctor Recommends Whooping Cough Vaccine As Cases On The Rise
Last year, Connecticut recorded 178 cases. The year before, there were just 68.
New Strain Of ‘Enormously Infectious’ Stomach Bug Arrives
People are starting to feel cramping and other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
CDC: New Strain Of Stomach Bug Spreading Around Globe
Since September, more than 140 outbreaks in the U.S. have been caused by the new Sydney strain of norovirus.
Flu Kills Four New Jersey Children, Wreaks Havoc In Hospitals
Influenza is running rampant. It hit early and hard and it’s showing no signs of letting up.
Too Much To Digest? FDA Mulls Changes To Sometimes-Confusing Nutrition Labels
From misleading serving sizes to confusing calorie counts, many think nutrition labels are due for an update.
New York City Lawyers, Beverage Industry Duel In Court Over Big Drink Ban
The beverage industry is trying to take the fizz out of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s big sugary soda ban. The two sides battled like Coke versus Pepsi in court on Wednesday.
HIV, AIDS Patients To Start Moving Back Into West Village Residence After Sandy
Dozens of HIV and AIDS patients who were forced from their West Village home because of superstorm Sandy will start moving back in this week.
CDC: Flu Season Bad One For The Elderly
The U.S. is about halfway through the flu season, said Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So far, half of confirmed flu cases are in people 65 and older.
NYS Comptroller: SUNY Downstate Medical Center Losing Millions A Week
The New York State Comptroller’s office says the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center is hemorrhaging millions of dollars every week and could be insolvent in a few months.
What Foods To Seek Or Avoid During Cold And Flu Season
There are plenty of things you should seek out during cold and flu season. The power of others, such as the hot toddy, are just mythical.
