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Cops and ambulances called to home of top NYC doc Krystal Cascetta at least twice before she killed baby, self: neighbor

December 13, 2023binomo

Cops were called to the home of Dr. Krystal Cascetta at least twice before she shot dead her 4-month-old daughter and fatally turned the gun on herself, an upstate neighbor told The Post on Sunday — as it surfaced the oncologist’s parents were in the house at the time of the slay-suicide horror.

“They had ambulances and police come to their house two, maybe three times this summer. At least twice,” recalled neighbor Bob Stuart, 71, who lives near the 40-year-old cancer doctor’s million-dollar home in Somers, Westchester County. “I saw the police and ambulances arrive.”

It’s not clear why

Madonna Dances to ‘Lucky Star’ Weeks After Health Scare as She Celebrates 40th Anniversary of First Album

November 22, 2023binomo

“To be able to move my body and dance just a little bit makes me feel like the Luckiest Star in the world!” Madonna wrote on Instagram

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Madonna is getting back into the groove!

The pop star marked the 40th anniversary of her self-titled debut album on Thursday with a feel-good video of her dancing to her hit 1983 single “Lucky Star.”

Though Madonna, 64, did not address her recent hospitalization for a serious bacterial infection, her accompanying caption appeared to hint at just how grateful she was to have her health in check.

“To be able to

Outside firms investigating former CEO accused of abusing charity funds, policies – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio

October 23, 2023binomo

KETTERING — Kettering Health has issued a statement in response to allegations of abuse of charitable funds against former CEO Fred Manchur.

“We are—and have been—fully aware of allegations of inappropriate fiscal and operational management at Kettering Health. Our Board and leadership team take these allegations seriously and are committed to integrity, improvement, and upholding the trust of our staff, providers, and community,” the statement reads.

Kettering Health said to “ensure impartiality,” the board asked an outside firm to do an internal investigation into the allegations and another to recommend updates to their processes and policies.

I-TEAM: Complaints with Ohio

LVHN to add behavioral health hospital – Times News Online

October 16, 2023binomo

Lehigh Valley Health Network and Universal Health Services announced plans to build a new 144-bed behavioral health hospital.

The proposed new joint-venture facility will be located on Macada Road in Hanover Township, across from the Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg campus.

The partnership combines two leaders in health care: UHS, one of the nation’s leading providers of behavioral health care, and LVHN, long respected for its behavioral health program in our region, to address the growing demand for high-quality behavioral health care services for seniors, adults and adolescents.

Groundbreaking for the new 97,000-square-foot facility will be held in spring 2024

Benefits of Eating Meat | Diabetic Mediterranean Diet

July 13, 2023binomo

July 1, 2023 · 2:15 PM

I found a review article at Animal Frontiers that makes the argument in favor of meat consumption. The authors admit little focus on the downsides of eating meat. I’ve been cutting back on my meat consumption out of sympathy for the animals. Here are some of the key points verbatim:

Aspects of human anatomy, digestion, and metabolism diverged from other primates, indicating evolutionary reliability on, and compatibility with, substantial meat intake. Implications of a disconnect from evolutionary dietary patterns may contribute to today’s burden of disease, increasing the risk for both

Vampire facial aids: New HIV case linked to microneedling treatment at VIP spa in New Mexico, the department of health says

July 9, 2023binomo

ByJamie Gumbrecht, CNNWire

Sunday, July 9, 2023 4:18PM

New HIV case linked to 'vampire facial' at shuttered New Mexico spa

NEW MEXICO — A new HIV case has been linked to a “vampire facial” at an Albuquerque spa that closed in 2018, the New Mexico Department of Health said this week.

The only HIV risk that the 2023 patient reported was a “vampire facial” at the VIP Beauty Salon and Spa in 2018. Two cases of HIV were previously linked to injection-related procedures at the spa in 2019, the department said.

The Department of Health said it had reopened its investigation into the spa and is recommending former clients who

Health clinic in Montana Superfund town faces penalties for false asbestos claims

June 29, 2023binomo

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A health clinic in a Montana town plagued by deadly asbestos contamination faces millions of dollars…

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A health clinic in a Montana town plagued by deadly asbestos contamination faces millions of dollars in penalties — and potential bankruptcy — after a jury found it submitted more than 300 false asbestos claims to the US government, making patients eligible for Medicare and other benefits they shouldn’t have received.

The federally funded Center for Asbestos Related Disease clinic has been at the forefront of the medical response to deadly pollution from mining near Libby,

Do Canadians need to worry?

May 26, 2023binomo

A new study found that many types of contact lenses contain toxic 'forever chemicals.' (Photo via Getty Images) — A new study found that many types of contact lenses contain toxic ‘forever chemicals.’ (Photo via Getty Images)

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle.

For people with imperfect vision, contact lenses are an easy way to see the world with greater clarity.

They also allow for more natural vision, and are a welcome alternative when playing sports or working in high-speed environments.

However, according to a