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Drugstore Deserts On Rise Amid Nationwide Pharmacy Closures Drugstore Deserts On Rise Amid Nationwide Pharmacy Closures
Drugstore Deserts On Rise Amid Nationwide Pharmacy Closures Nearly 30 percent of US pharmacies closed between 2010 and 2021, according to a new study in the health-policy publication Health Affairs. The research, led by University of California Berkeley assistant professor Jenny S. Guadamuz and colleagues, analyzed data from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, county health statistics, and ZIP Code demographic surveys.  Of the 88,930 retail pharmacies operating in 2010, almost one-third shuttered by 2021, with those in predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods disproportionately affected, Independent pharmacies were hit ha…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
COVID-19: NY Unveils New Rules For Fairs, Festivals COVID-19: NY Unveils New Rules For Fairs, Festivals
Covid-19: NY Unveils New Rules For Fairs, Festivals As municipalities gear up for a busy summer filled with COVID-free activities, New York has laid out updated guidance for county fairs and local festivals. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that this summer, fairs, and festivals will be permitted to be held, with certain COVID-19 mandates in place to curtail any spread of the virus. Cuomo said that the Department of Health approval will be required for events with over 5,000 expected attendees, “consistent with the existing review process.” County fairs and local festivals must also ensure that the total number of attendees is limited s…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Take Time To Consider Your Kidneys Take Time To Consider Your Kidneys
Take Time To Consider Your Kidneys Spring is the perfect time to take charge of your health and a good place to start is by learning more about your kidneys. Get to know what they do, risk factors for and consequences of kidney disease, and the tests and screenings that are key for early detection of kidney disorders. Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, about the size of a fist, located on either side of your spine right below the rib cage. The job of the kidneys is to eliminate extra water and waste from your body, and the kidneys achieve this by producing urine. Kidneys also make hormones that help control the producti…

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Sports
COVID-19: Here's State Guidance On Reopening Gyms, Fitness Centers COVID-19: Here's State Guidance On Reopening Gyms, Fitness Centers
Covid-19: Here's State Guidance On Reopening Gyms, Fitness Centers When gyms and fitness centers in New York State reopen next week, they will have a new look due to certain COVID-19 restrictions required by the state. New York State has released guidance on how gyms and fitness centers can safely reopen as of Monday, Aug. 24 once they’ve been inspected by local officials to ensure they are in compliance with state guidelines. Original story - COVID-19: NY Gyms, Fitness Centers Given Green Light To Reopen With Certain Restrictions When gyms open, they can only do so to 33 percent of its maximum capacity, including employees and patrons, all of whom will b…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
State Sen. Sue Serino Diagnosed With Breast Cancer State Sen. Sue Serino Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
State Sen. Sue Serino Diagnosed With Breast Cancer State Sen. Sue Serino, who represents the 41st District in the Hudson Valley, announced she has been diagnosed after undergoing a successful lumpectomy. Serino was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a form of non-invasive breast cancer. While her lumpectomy was successful, the tumor did begin to spread before it was removed, so Serino said she will undergo radiation treatments five days per week for the next four weeks beginning as of Monday, July 13.  “Like many, I was one who routinely rescheduled mammograms, never thinking twice about putting my work or family’s schedul…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Apple Temporarily Closes Stores COVID-19: Apple Temporarily Closes Stores
Covid-19: Apple Temporarily Closes Stores Apple is temporary closing all of its retail stores outside of Greater China amid the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The stores will be closed through Friday, March 27, CEO Tim Cook said. Online purchases may still be made at apple.com. "In our workplaces and communities, we must do all we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19," Cook said. In addition, Cook said Apple is committing $15M to help with worldwide recovery.  Cook said employees should work remotely if their job allows, and those whose work requires them to be on site should follow g…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Have You Been Screened? March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Have You Been Screened? March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Have You Been Screened? March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month When was the last time you were screened for colon cancer? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women in the U.S. If you have a family history of colon cancer, you are two to three times more likely to develop colon cancer in your lifetime. Signs and symptoms of colon cancer include: • A change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation or narrowing of the stool, that lasts for more than a few days. • A feeling that you need to have a bowel movement that's not relieved by having one. • Rect…

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