West Perry School Board has postponed a decision on a lease agreement with Sadler Health Center for a pediatric health clinic at the school following multiple meetings in which parents, community members, and board members questioned the proposal. Some community members have said the clinic is controversial, and they want […]
The Sound of Science: ASMR’s Potential in Healthcare
Back in the ’80s, Craig Richard, PhD, would come home from school, sling off his backpack, and plant himself in front of the television to watch painter Bob Ross’ The Joy of Painting. Richard soaked in the gentle sounds of paintbrush on canvas as Ross conjured clouds and mountains and […]
23 Scams That Are So Normalized, You Don’t Even Notice Them
A little while ago, Reddit user u/ihatenuts69 posed the question, “What scam is so normalized that people don’t even notice?” NBC The thread quickly went viral with over 23,000 comments! Here are some of the top-voted responses: 1.“‘Service fees’ are just an artificial way to pretend prices are lower than […]
Angry and abused, health care workers still overwhelmingly love careers, poll shows
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Heading into the third year of a wearying pandemic, America’s health care workers report significant levels of burnout and even anger about the complications of politics and rising incidents of abuse from patients and their families. But three-fourths of them still say they love their jobs, […]
Everything You Need to Know about Dermal Fillers
Thinking about getting dermal fillers? From anti-wrinkle injections to lip plumping and jawline sculpting, dermal fillers have boomed in popularity over the past 5 years. These nonsurgical, seemingly ‘non-invasive’ procedures can have instant cosmetic outcomes and limited recovery time. But, there is still a lot to weigh up before you […]
Health care workers split on Biden, want better pay, more help
Health care workers backed Joe Biden in a big way in the 2020 election, but they are less than impressed by how he has handled the pandemic since then. More than 1,000 health care workers polled by USA TODAY and Ipsos say they voted for Biden over Donald Trump by […]
Health care workers love careers, but face burnout, poll shows
Heading into the third year of a wearying pandemic, America’s health care workers report significant levels of burnout, even anger about the complications of politics and rising incidents of abuse from patients and their families. But three-fourths of them still say they love their jobs, an exclusive USA TODAY/Ipsos Poll of doctors, nurses, paramedics, […]
Federal agents crack down on ghost guns in NY
Ghost guns are dangerous weapons that can be assembled from home. According to federal agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, criminals are using them more because they don’t have serial numbers and they’re hard to trace. “It’s tougher for us to find out where they came […]
Long Island 11th grader empowers girl coders
by: Tamsen Fadal, Brian Danuff Posted: Feb 21, 2022 / 05:33 PM EST / Updated: Feb 21, 2022 / 05:33 PM EST MILLER PLACE, N.Y. (PIX11) — Lilah Lindemann is a junior at Miller Place High School on Long Island with a passion for computer coding. “Coding is super important […]
Indian ‘doctor’ conman arrested after marrying more than 18 women | News
Investigators believe Bibhu Prakash Swain married more than 18 times and conned across India over a period of 20 years. Bibhu Prakash Swain believed in soulmates and true love, or so he told dozens of women he allegedly married and conned across India before his arrest more than a week […]
Pope hails health care workers as heroes for COVID service
Feb. 20, 2022Updated: Feb. 20, 2022 8:48 a.m. 1of5Pope Francis delivers the Angelus noon prayer from his studio window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022.Gregorio Borgia/APShow MoreShow Less 2of5Pope Francis delivers the Angelus noon prayer from his studio window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, […]
Ricart Express Newark to open mini location here April 1
The future location of Ricart Express Newark on West Church Street, next to Independence Auto Body and across from Sunnyside Medical Marijuana. NEWARK — Ricart Automotive, known for its 67-acre mega mall dealership in Groveport, will open a half-acre used car lot known as Ricart Express Newark in the spring. […]
Marlyn E. Shonka | The Gazette
Thursday, February 17, 2022 Marlyn E. Shonka MARLYN E. SHONKA Independence Marlyn E. Shonka, 89, of Independence, died on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, at her home in Independence. Marlyn was born on Aug. 26, 1932, on the family farm in Black Hawk County, Iowa, the daughter of Roland and Martha […]
Dr. Paul Carey accused of building illegal ghost guns, allegedly had cache of weapons, silencers, bullets
MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. – Ghost guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition were found inside a Long Island home. Police say they discovered the cache in a dentist’s house, and it’s not the first time officers have been there. As CBS2’s Jennifer McLogan reports, Dr. Paul Carey’s office is on the main […]
Want to Read More, Add Your Book List to Calendar
As of early 2021, Pew Research Center surveyed U.S. adults and found that roughly a quarter (23%) haven’t read a book in whole or in part in the past year. This statistic was accurate whether the materials were printed, electronic, or audio. Calendar – Calendar As someone who loves to […]
Police arrest 3 NYC men for ghost guns in one week
QUEENS (WABC) — They’re often made of plastic, partially put together at home, and not traceable. They’re called ghost guns. Police arrested three different men in the greater New York City area in three different cases for possessing them this week. “These ghost guns without serial numbers scare me,” said […]
A Kanye Trilogy’ Netflix Documentary
The man formerly known as Mr. West. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix Fandom is an orthodoxy, a belief in a shared set of accepted truths, a coalition united in appreciation of the goodness of a single figure, observant of the holidays, like birthdays and notable anniversaries, and discouraging of heretical stances. If […]
Technology For Your Mouth Leading To Healthy, Confident Smiles
Press release content from News Direct Corporation. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. https://apnews.com/press-release/news-direct-corporation/technology-business-health-oral-health-32261035b1722a801ea1e0a3be903a82 Click to copy –News Direct– A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/UIgoM06hR04 INTRODUCING IZZOTM, A REVOLUTIONARY 4-IN-1 ORAL CARE SYSTEM FOR AT-HOME USE How do you get that ‘fresh from […]
The 6-Step Oral Health Routine of a Dental Hygienist
If you’re a human being, your oral health routine is probably your oldest habit. Twice a day you brush your teeth and you totally floss every night… right? If you’ve been operating on autopilot since, well, forever, it’s time to take a second look at how you practice oral self […]
Is teeth whitening safe? | Live Science
No matter how often you brush your teeth, some pesky yellow tones just won’t go away. If your teeth are looking stained, you may have wondered: “Is teeth whitening safe?” Pearly white, straight teeth have long been a desirable physical asset. A paper published in Sociology of Health & Illness […]