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Phelps, Northern Westchester Hospitals Nationally Recognized For High-Quality Stroke Care Phelps, Northern Westchester Hospitals Nationally Recognized For High-Quality Stroke Care
Phelps, Northern Westchester Hospitals Nationally Recognized For High-Quality Stroke Care Phelps and Northern Westchester hospitals, part of Northwell Health, have received the Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award from the American Heart Association (AHA) for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the leading cause of disability and the No. 5 cause of death in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the bra…

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FDA Recalls Drug That May Contain High Levels Of Cancer-Causing Agent FDA Recalls Drug That May Contain High Levels Of Cancer-Causing Agent
FDA Recalls Drug That May Contain High Levels Of Cancer-Causing Agent The FDA has expanded a recall of a highly prescribed diabetes drug that may contain high levels of a cancer-causing agent. Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets, 500mg, & 750mg, was originally recalled in June, after it was found to contain higher-than-normal levels of a known carcinogen, the FDA said. In the new recall, an additional 76 lots of the drugs have been recalled. The original metformin drug that is not time-released is not included in the recall. The original recall was initiated after it was found the drug contained unsafe levels of nitrosodimethylamine, which …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Six Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep During Better Sleep Month Six Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep During Better Sleep Month
Six Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep During Better Sleep Month Do you find yourself struggling to keep your eyes open during the day? Perhaps you are already on your third or fourth cup of coffee for the day? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a third of U.S. adults report that they do not get the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night. If you are not getting an adequate amount of sleep each night, you are at risk for developing certain chronic diseases and conditions including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression. Sleep is crucial to your overall health and wellbeing. Here are six tips you can i…

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Can Eating Too Much Sugar Cause Diabetes? Can Eating Too Much Sugar Cause Diabetes?
Can Eating Too Much Sugar Cause Diabetes? "No, that’s a myth — and so is the misconception that people with diabetes can 'never' eat sweets or traditional foods they enjoy,” said Donna Gibbons, diabetes program manager at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. A wiser strategy, she said, is assessing Type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk factors: being overweight, physically inactive, over 45 or the sibling of someone with diabetes. “Often people at risk of developing diabetes think if they feel okay, they’re okay, but T2D is very insidious and subtle,” said Gibbons. “You might feel sleepy af…

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