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Hospital In Westchester Named One Of World's Best By New Report Hospital In Westchester Named One Of World's Best By New Report
Hospital In Westchester Named One Of World's Best By New Report A hospital in Westchester has been named as one of the best in the world in a new report by Newsweek. White Plains Hospital was named as a 2024 "World's Best Hospital" in a new report released by Newsweek, officials announced on Monday, March 11.  The hospital is the only one in Westchester to appear on the new list, which lists the top 2,400 hospitals across the world and includes 15 hospitals in New York. White Plains Hospital took rank No. 359 in the United States.  The list bases each hospital's score on an online survey of over 85,000 medical experts, as well as public data …
COVID-19: This Over-The-Counter Supplement Could Help Prevent, Treat Virus, New Study Shows COVID-19: This Over-The-Counter Supplement Could Help Prevent, Treat Virus, New Study Shows
Covid-19: This Over-The-Counter Supplement Could Help Prevent, Treat Virus, New Study Shows An over-the-counter supplement may help prevent COVID-19 infection, according to a brand-new report. Melatonin, known as a sleep aid, could also help treat the virus, Cleveland Clinic scientists said in research published in the journal PLOS Biology. Data that included nearly 27,000 people at the clinic showed a 28 percent reduced likelihood of contracting the COVID. Melatonin, taken by mouth as a tablet, regulates the sleep-wake cycle and is often used for the treatment of insomnia and in adjusting to changes to the sleep cycle. For more on the findings, check this re…
I Am A Cancer Patient. What Should I Be Doing to Protect Myself During the COVID-19 Crisis? I Am A Cancer Patient. What Should I Be Doing to Protect Myself During the COVID-19 Crisis?
I Am A Cancer Patient. What Should I Be Doing to Protect Myself During the Covid-19 Crisis? Cancer patients need to adhere to particular guidelines to maintain their health and well-being during the coronavirus pandemic. This is especially pertinent for patients who are undergoing chemotherapy treatment. It’s important to point out that individuals with any underlying medical condition, no matter the age, are at increased risk of developing complications from infection with the virus. This is especially true for patients who have an active cancer, particularly if patients recently received or are continuing to receive immune system suppressing treatment. According to the Centers for…