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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 …

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by Ben Crnic
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Should You Be Double Masking? The Reasons Why Wearing Two Masks May Be Advised Should You Be Double Masking? The Reasons Why Wearing Two Masks May Be Advised
Should You Be Double Masking? The Reasons Why Wearing Two Masks May Be Advised With the recent spread of new coronavirus variants, some people have begun wearing two masks at the same time—double masking. Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidance that confirmed that wearing well-fitted masks or wearing two masks offers added protection. Here are some tips from NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital to understand the different kinds of masks and why it might make sense to start double masking. Is double masking a good idea? The CDC now says double masking is one way to improve protection from the virus. A second mask c…

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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…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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…

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COVID-19: State Attorney General Outlines Funeral Guidelines COVID-19: State Attorney General Outlines Funeral Guidelines
Covid-19: State Attorney General Outlines Funeral Guidelines The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has forced elected officials in New York to enact new game-changing measures across the board, including those related to hosting funerals. New York Attorney General Letitia outlined new guidance that has been provided for funeral directors in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has claimed the lives of hundreds of Americans. The Centers for Disease Control said that there is currently no known risk associated with being in the same room at a funeral or visitation service with the body of someone who died of COVID-19, though social distancing shoul…

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by Zak Failla