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Vaping gets its name from the cloud of water vapor that e-cigarettes produce, and it has become wildly popular among teenagers who believe it’s harmless. It’s not. In fact . . . more

12/14/18

Doesn't anybody get it right the first time?

When the news broke last month that a comprehensive new medical study indicated that cholesterol-lowering drugs should be prescribed for millions more Americans between the ages of 40 and 70, I didn’t believe it. more

12/5/13

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway received recognition for its successful implementation of nationally accepted standards for stroke treatment.

St. John’s receives award for stroke care

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® — Stroke Bronze Quality Achievement Award for its commitment and success in implementing a high standard of stroke care and applying nationally accepted standards to patient care. more

7/17/13

North Woodmere’s Dan Lurie, who has survived a few health scares, is hosting a health awareness fundraiser with the American Heart Association receiving the proceeds.

His ‘Heart of Steel’ continues to beat

He was born with a heart murmur, watched both of his parents die from complications of diabetes and has survived being shocked 14 times with an electronic defibrillator several years ago. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 10/20/11

There is no doubt: CPR and AEDs save lives

On Feb. 3, Doug Oggeri suffered a massive heart attack after shovelling snow. Thankfully, his 18-year-old daughter, Colleen had learned cardiopulmonary resuscitation through the Police Athletic League. more

2/24/11

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