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IV Vitamin Therapy Is Bogus

So-called “IV vitamin therapy,” one of the latest celebrity health fads, has little scientific evidence to support its use and benefits, according to an expert from North Shore-LIJ.

For patients with medical conditions that keep them from absorbing vitamins properly during regular digestion, IV (intravenous) vitamin therapy is necessary and life-saving. But for healthy people, the risks outweigh any benefit. Read more.

The Many Ways To Use Shea Butter

Here are fifteen ways to use unrefined raw shea butter for beauty, healing, and medicinal purposes, courtesy of local vegan. 

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Mangano Launches NASSAU NOW App

North Hempstead Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio, R-Port Washington, who is running for North Hempstead supervisor, weighed in about an app launched by Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano. The app, “Nassau Now,” is a state-of-the-art mobile and web app, which provides a free and simple way for residents to use a smartphone or tablet to contact Nassau County directly. This is one of those apps that once you try it, you're going to wonder how we got along without it. 

Wink to Host Mammogram Program

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Nassau County Legislator Wayne Wink (D-Roslyn) is pleased to announce a local mammogram program sponsored by the Nassau Health Care Corporation. The Mammogram program will be taking place on Thursday, Sept. 19, at Manorhaven Pool parking lot located at 158 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington, from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.


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