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Norfolk
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7-Year-Old 'Wonder Woman' From South Shore Fighting Rare Form Of Brain Cancer 7-Year-Old 'Wonder Woman' From South Shore Fighting Rare Form Of Brain Cancer
7-Year-Old 'Wonder Woman' From South Shore Fighting Rare Form Of Brain Cancer A 7-year-old "superhero" from the South Shore is getting the strength to battle a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer from an army of supporters.  Adelia, of Marshfield, was diagnosed with high grade diffuse midline glioma earlier this month, her aunt and uncle wrote on a GoFundMe page published on Friday, March 10.  The strain of cancer has tumors, which start in the brain or spinal cord, that target the central nervous system, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). In order to get an accurate diagnosis, a piece of the tumor tissue needs to be removed, the agency continued…

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by David Cifarelli
Franklin PA
News
Evacuation Ordered In PA Following Ohio Train Derailment: Gov. Josh Shapiro (VIDEOS; PHOTOS) Evacuation Ordered In PA Following Ohio Train Derailment: Gov. Josh Shapiro (VIDEOS; PHOTOS)
Evacuation Ordered In PA Following Ohio Train Derailment: Gov. Josh Shapiro (Videos; Photos) Days after a train derailment in Ohio, the crash scene continues to burn so crews are doing a "controlled release" of "toxic material" to prevent an explosion— leading the governor of Pennsylvania to urge people at the border to evacuate.  Governor Josh Shapiro joined Gov. Mike DeWine in urging all of those within a one by to two-mile radius of East Palestine — to "evacuate immediately," first on Sunday then again he reiterated the plea on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.  pic.twitter.com/i3nuDQcIBq — Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) February 6, 2023 East Palestine: Residents living w…

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by Jillian Pikora
Baltimore
Business
Clarks Americas Recalls Women’s Shoes For Potentially Dangerous Chemical Hazard Clarks Americas Recalls Women’s Shoes For Potentially Dangerous Chemical Hazard
Clarks Americas Recalls Women’s Shoes For Potentially Dangerous Chemical Hazard Eight styles of women’s shoes are being recalled across the globe by Clarks due to concerns about toxins inside the product, the retailer announced. The US Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an alert regarding a recall of approximately 113,000 shoes under the "Breeze" style name that were sold stateside and an additional 10,000 in Canada that pose a potential chemical hazard. "Prolonged and direct contact with the shoes’ upper material can expose the wearer to the chemicals benzidine and/or dimethoxybenzidine, which are toxic and can cause adverse health effects,” accordin…

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by Zak Failla
Clarkstown
Lifestyle
The Effect Of COVID-19 On Preventative Cancer Screenings The Effect Of COVID-19 On Preventative Cancer Screenings
The Effect Of Covid-19 On Preventative Cancer Screenings Early detection of cancer cells is critical for survival outcomes, but the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an untold number of cancers to go undiagnosed and untreated. As the world entered lockdown in 2020, many people postponed annual preventative cancer screenings, as a way to avoid the virus. To this day, many are yet to reschedule. Based on data collected by the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, preventative cancer screenings plummeted by as much as 94% during 2020. Because of the pandemic-related delays in diagnosing and treatment, The National Cancer Institute predicts almost 10,000 exce…

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Briarcliff
Lifestyle
The Effect Of COVID-19 On Preventative Cancer Screenings The Effect Of COVID-19 On Preventative Cancer Screenings
The Effect Of Covid-19 On Preventative Cancer Screenings Early detection of cancer cells is critical for survival outcomes, but the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an untold number of cancers to go undiagnosed and untreated. As the world entered lockdown in 2020, many people postponed annual preventative cancer screenings, as a way to avoid the virus. To this day, many are yet to reschedule. Based on data collected by the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, preventative cancer screenings plummeted by as much as 94% during 2020. Because of the pandemic-related delays in diagnosing and treatment, The National Cancer Institute predicts almost 10,000 exce…

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Clarkstown
Lifestyle
Protecting Prostate Health Protecting Prostate Health
Protecting Prostate Health Prevention, a pillar of good health, includes screening to detect and treat diseases early. There is debate, however, about the value of prostate cancer screening for men who have no symptoms. Although such screening may lead to early detection and treatment, it may also reveal cancer that needs no treatment. You and your doctor will base the benefits of screening on your individual risk, age, overall health, and desire for treatment should you receive a prostate cancer diagnosis. Screening may lead to early detection and treatment.Phelps Hospital How common is prostate cancer? Next …

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Briarcliff
Lifestyle
Protecting Prostate Health Protecting Prostate Health
Protecting Prostate Health Prevention, a pillar of good health, includes screening to detect and treat diseases early. There is debate, however, about the value of prostate cancer screening for men who have no symptoms. Although such screening may lead to early detection and treatment, it may also reveal cancer that needs no treatment. You and your doctor will base the benefits of screening on your individual risk, age, overall health, and desire for treatment should you receive a prostate cancer diagnosis. Screening may lead to early detection and treatment.Phelps Hospital How common is prostate cancer? Next …

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Putnam
Lifestyle
Northern Westchester Hospital Is Ready For Whatever The Winter Season Brings Northern Westchester Hospital Is Ready For Whatever The Winter Season Brings
Northern Westchester Hospital Is Ready For Whatever The Winter Season Brings COVID remains utmost in most of our minds—and with good reason—but it can’t be the only health concern we care about. Flu vaccines and regular medical procedures, such as mammograms, colonoscopies, and more, should not be ignored. When COVID was at its peak in our area during the spring months, you’d have thought that heart attacks stopped and almost no one was diagnosed with cancer. “Early on, it made you wonder what happened to all those problems you’d see people for regularly,” said Dr. Lev Davidson, Medical Director, Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center, Northwell Health Cancer Insti…

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Orangetown
Lifestyle
How To Protect Your Prostate Health, According To Phelps Hospital How To Protect Your Prostate Health, According To Phelps Hospital
How To Protect Your Prostate Health, According To Phelps Hospital Prevention, a pillar of good health, includes screening to detect and treat diseases early. There is debate, however, about the value of prostate cancer screening for men who have no symptoms. Although such screening may lead to early detection and treatment, it may also reveal cancer that needs no treatment. You and your doctor will base the benefits of screening on your individual risk, age, overall health, and desire for treatment should you receive a prostate cancer diagnosis. The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) recommends beginning annual screening at age 50 for most.Phelps Hosp…

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Briarcliff
Lifestyle
How To Protect Your Prostate Health, According To Phelps Hospital How To Protect Your Prostate Health, According To Phelps Hospital
How To Protect Your Prostate Health, According To Phelps Hospital Prevention, a pillar of good health, includes screening to detect and treat diseases early. There is debate, however, about the value of prostate cancer screening for men who have no symptoms. Although such screening may lead to early detection and treatment, it may also reveal cancer that needs no treatment. You and your doctor will base the benefits of screening on your individual risk, age, overall health, and desire for treatment should you receive a prostate cancer diagnosis. The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) recommends beginning annual screening at age 50 for most.Phelps Hosp…

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Southwest Dutchess
Lifestyle
Notre Dame To Honor Hudson River Health Care Doctor Notre Dame To Honor Hudson River Health Care Doctor
Notre Dame To Honor Hudson River Health Care Doctor Hudson River Health Care (HRHCare) is proud to announce that Sr. Katherine Seibert, MD, a physician at the HRHCare health centers in Monticello and Goshen, will receive the 2018 Thomas A. Dooley Award from her alma mater, the University of Notre Dame. This award, presented by the Notre Dame Alumni Association, honors individuals who, through their faith-based background, have demonstrated personal courage, compassion and commitment to advance human and civil rights. “Sr. Seibert is incredibly deserving of this honor, and we feel so fortunate to have such a dedicated physician on our team,” s…

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