White Plains, NY
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COVID-19: These Will Be Key Signs When End To Pandemic Is Coming, CDC Director Says COVID-19: These Will Be Key Signs When End To Pandemic Is Coming, CDC Director Says
Covid-19: These Will Be Key Signs When End To Pandemic Is Coming, CDC Director Says The COVID-19 pandemic is now nearly two years old, and there's still no end in sight. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says there are two key signs to look for down the line that are key indicators when the time comes that it does finally wind down. The first is a manageable number of hospitalizations, and the second is a significant drop in the number of daily deaths, she said in an interview with ABC News. To get there, Walensky emphasized the importance of relying on strategies that have proven to be effective, namely vaccines and mask…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lower Paxton, PA
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Dr. Oz Show Pulled From Some Networks Amid Run For Senate Dr. Oz Show Pulled From Some Networks Amid Run For Senate
Dr. Oz Show Pulled From Some Networks Amid Run For Senate Television’s Dr. Oz has announced that he is officially running for Pennsylvania’s open US Senate seat and now it looks like he is leaving the show that helped make him a household name. Multiple networks that are currently airing the “Dr. Oz Show” have pulled the plug on the program or will do so in the coming days, according to TMZ. The show has been pulled from airwaves in major cities in and near Pennsylvania-- including the show’s top market-- New York City, the outlet reports citing an insider. Fox 8 in Cleveland, Ohio, which broadcasts to parts of Pennsylvania has announced that t…

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by Jillian Pikora
New City, NY
Lifestyle
How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Is Used In Medical Treatment How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Is Used In Medical Treatment
How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Is Used In Medical Treatment What is hyperbaric medicine? Hyperbaric medicine is the specialty that uses high pressure oxygen to treat a number of complex medical conditions. The treatment involves using a hyperbaric chamber to increase pressure while the patient breathes 100% oxygen, which significantly increases the oxygen level in the blood stream and subsequently all cells of the body. Hyperbaric chambers may be pressurized from 1.5 to 3x the normal atmospheric pressure. What types of conditions does hyperbaric therapy help treat? Increased oxygen levels help speed many healing processes. To mention a few; activat…

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Brentwood, NY
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Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product Due To Metal, Rocks Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product Due To Metal, Rocks
Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product Due To Metal, Rocks A pair of reported injuries to consumers has led to a national recall of a popular frozen vegetable product. Conagra Brands announced a voluntary recall of "Birds Eye Broccoli Tots" that were sold in 12-ounce packages with specific best buy dates due to the potential presence of small rocks and metal fragments in the product. To date, there have been two reports of dental damage associated with the recalled vegetable product. The recall was initiated by Conagra following multiple reports from consumers regarding the issue. The 12-ounce bags of frozen, breaded broccoli tots have best-by da…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Don't Drink It: 150K Bottles Of Hand Sanitizer Recalled Due To Water Bottle Resemblance Don't Drink It: 150K Bottles Of Hand Sanitizer Recalled Due To Water Bottle Resemblance
Don't Drink It: 150K Bottles Of Hand Sanitizer Recalled Due To Water Bottle Resemblance Federal officials are cautioning Americans to be wary of a hand sanitizer that was packaged to resemble bottled water bottles and is now subject to a massive recall. American Screening announced that it is voluntarily recalling 153,336 units of hand sanitizer sold nationwide that contains 70 percent ethyl alcohol packaged in 8-ounce containers that could pose the risk of consumption. According to the FDA, the product has a small water bottle shape with a black flip-top cap or clear cap with a blue pouring spout. It also has the UPC code 8 4005051579 2. The recalled products have expirati…

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by Zak Failla
Greenwich, CT
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100,000 Pounds Of Trader Joe's Chicken Patties Recalled After Reports Of Bone Fragments 100,000 Pounds Of Trader Joe's Chicken Patties Recalled After Reports Of Bone Fragments
100,000 Pounds Of Trader Joe's Chicken Patties Recalled After Reports Of Bone Fragments About 100,000 pounds of ground chicken patties are being recalled by Trader Joe's because they might be contaminated with extraneous materials, including pieces of bone, the US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. Innovative Solutions, Inc., a Kent, Wash. establishment, issued the recall for approximately 97,887 pounds of raw ground chicken patty products that were produced on various dates from Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 to Wednesday, Sep. 29, 2021.  The following products are subject to recall  1-lb. cardboard packages contain…

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by Joe Lombardi
Allentown, PA
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FDA Recalls Popular Bagged Salads FDA Recalls Popular Bagged Salads
FDA Recalls Popular Bagged Salads Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. has recalled its bagged salad products due to the possibility of Listeria contamination, according to the FDA. The company recalled a limited number of its "salad-in-a-bag" products distributed in ten states, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, according to a Friday announcement.  The recall affects the following products: Recalled salad productsDole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. / FDA The recall was implemented after a single sample of garden salad tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes in a random sample test conducted by the Georgia Department of…

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by Nicole Acosta
Elizabeth, NJ
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NJ Company's Experimental COVID Drug Could Be Major Game-Changer NJ Company's Experimental COVID Drug Could Be Major Game-Changer
NJ Company's Experimental COVID Drug Could Be Major Game-Changer New Jersey drug manufacturer Merck & Co. and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics on Friday said the new experimental COVID-19 drug significantly reduces hospitalization time and chance of death for 50 percent of patients with mild to moderate cases. In light of the new findings, the Kenilworth-based company has stopped the drug's trial to apply for emergency use authorization. Molnupiravir is an oral pill and inhibits the replication of the virus inside of the body. “The news of the efficacy of this particular antiviral is obviously very good news,” White House chief medical advisor Dr. Ant…

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by Cecilia Levine
New City, NY
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Is A Cochlear Implant Right For You? Is A Cochlear Implant Right For You?
Is A Cochlear Implant Right For You? Cochlear implants are rising in popularity—since being approved by the FDA in the 1980s, more than 118,000 devices have been implanted in adults and more than 65,000 in children. Though hearing aids are still the best fit for most people with hearing loss, cochlear implants can be very beneficial when standard hearing aid technology is not enough. A cochlear implant is an electronic medical device that can partially restore hearing in those with significant hearing issues. They use a sound processor that fits behind the ear and sends sound signals to a receiver implanted under the skin. The…

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Briarcliff, NY
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Is A Cochlear Implant Right For You? Is A Cochlear Implant Right For You?
Is A Cochlear Implant Right For You? Cochlear implants are rising in popularity—since being approved by the FDA in the 1980s, more than 118,000 devices have been implanted in adults and more than 65,000 in children. Though hearing aids are still the best fit for most people with hearing loss, cochlear implants can be very beneficial when standard hearing aid technology is not enough. A cochlear implant is an electronic medical device that can partially restore hearing in those with significant hearing issues. They use a sound processor that fits behind the ear and sends sound signals to a receiver implanted under the skin. The…

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Harrison, NY
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate On Rise; Latest County Breakdown COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate On Rise; Latest County Breakdown
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate On Rise; Latest County Breakdown The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is back on the rise after seeing a slight dip as the region continues contending with the now-dominant Delta variant of the virus.  After falling to 3.65 percent, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley rose to 3.70 percent of those tested on Monday, Aug. 30, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. Twenty-two New Yorkers died of virus-related deaths, according to the latest update from the state, including one in Dutchess County. Other deaths were reported in Queens (five),…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; Latest Community Breakdown COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; Latest Community Breakdown
Covid-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; Latest Community Breakdown After seeing a slight reprieve earlier in the month, Long Island has seen the positive COVID-19 infection rate rise for the fourth straight day as it continues to hover above 4 percent. On Long Island, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate is up to 4.38 of those tested on Monday, Aug. 30, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health, well above the statewide average of 3.35 percent.  In Nassau, there were 311 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 198,481 since the pandemic began in March 2020, while there were 382 in Suffolk as the cumulati…

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by Zak Failla