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Trump Taps Dr. Oz To Lead Medicare, Medicaid Services Trump Taps Dr. Oz To Lead Medicare, Medicaid Services
Trump Taps Dr. Oz To Lead Medicare, Medicaid Services President-elect Donald J. Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), citing the Pennsylvania-educated heart surgeon’s decades-long dedication to healthcare innovation and public advocacy. The announcement came Tuesday, Nov. 19, as Trump highlighted Oz’s qualifications and ties to the Keystone State. Dr. Oz earned both his medical degree and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine and Wharton Business School, making him an Ivy League-trained physician and business leader. Trump lauded his achievements in a statement, ca…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lifestyle
Video: Reports Of Fox Sightings On Rise In Area Video: Reports Of Fox Sightings On Rise In Area
Video: Reports Of Fox Sightings On Rise In Area Winter is coming, and with it will come a rash of red fox sightings in suburban areas of New York and Connecticut. Foxes commonly live in close quarters with human residents in certain communities where they can find food, water and cover, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. They frequently take shelter in yards, parks, and golf courses, especially areas that are nearby suitable, undeveloped habitat. During the winter months, foxes expand their territories, primarily due to the decreased availability of prey and extreme weather in open spaces. Thi…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
According To CareMount Expert, Nutrition Is The New Medicine According To CareMount Expert, Nutrition Is The New Medicine
According To CareMount Expert, Nutrition Is The New Medicine “You are what you eat!” I love this familiar expression, first written in 1826, because we are now talking about the importance of nutrition with each other, in our schools and with our doctors. Although many of our eating habits were formed during childhood, it’s never too late to change them. When we talk about what you eat, we mean food as the source of essential building blocks and energy for your body. The quality of foods you take in affects how you feel, your metabolism and your lifespan! While there is no proof that one specific type of diet is the “healthiest,” what we know for cer…

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