NYU Langone Health tops the Vizient academic medical center rankings

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NYU Langone Health tops the Vizient academic medical center rankings

NYU Langone Health has once again been named the nation’s best comprehensive academic medical center by healthcare performance improvement company Vizient. The rankings, released Wednesday, measure annual performance in six key areas: safety, mortality, effectiveness, efficiency, patient-centeredness and equity. “Recognitions like this further validate the quality that NYU Langone consistently delivers to everyone in our … Ler mais

The first patient in the world transplanted with a complete and partial eye reflects 1 year after the operation

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The first patient in the world transplanted with a complete and partial eye reflects 1 year after the operation

A year after undergoing his first eye and partial face transplant, Aaron James is finding beauty in everyday life. He can finally appreciate solids again – smelling is a simple pleasure – and he doesn’t wince when he looks in the mirror. And while most people hate the DMV, James happily traded in his driver’s … Ler mais

Burger King, McDonald’s, Five Guys and more

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Burger King, McDonald's, Five Guys and more

Cheeseburger lovers in heaven. Today, Wednesday, September 18, is National Cheeseburger Day — and there are plenty of deals to be had. While some cheeseburgers may be better for your health than others, there’s no shortage of options to get your hands on this beloved foodie feast. Here are a handful of deals that will … Ler mais

Mum’s holiday ruined by husband’s ‘gross action’ in hotel pool: ‘Right at worst’

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Mum's holiday ruined by husband's 'gross action' in hotel pool: 'Right at worst'

Imagine settling in on your well-deserved family vacation by the resort pool, enjoying the sounds of splashing and laughter from your children and other relaxed vacationers. Then imagine hearing a clicking sound that sounds strangely familiar as you take a sip of your cocktail. The clicking sound of … wait … are those … NAILS?! … Ler mais

Cost could soon come down for millions of Americans, drugmaker confirms – here’s how

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Cost could soon come down for millions of Americans, drugmaker confirms - here's how

Get skinny about it. Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical company that makes Ozempic, said it is “very likely” the cost of the popular diabetes weight-loss drug has turned to weight loss in the second round of Medicare drug price negotiations. Ulrich Otte, the company’s senior vice president of finance and operations, made the claim at … Ler mais

East Village Pizza fired me – now I own the NYC parts joint

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East Village Pizza fired me - now I own the NYC parts joint

When Frank Kabatas first came to the United States in 1997 when he was 23 years old, he had only seen pizza in movies. A quarter-century later, the Turkish immigrant, now 49, is the proud owner and operator of one of Manhattan’s most beloved pizzerias — the same one that fired him after a six-month … Ler mais

Dietology shows how you can enjoy ultra-processed foods

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Dietology shows how you can enjoy ultra-processed foods

In the wake of new research confirming the link between ultra-processed foods and the development of type 2 diabetes, a nutritionist is showing how to safely incorporate guilty pleasures into a balanced diet. The latest study, published this week in Lancet Regional Health—Europe, analyzed the UPF consumption of nearly 312,000 people from eight European countries. … Ler mais

‘Smiley’ face discovered on Mars could hint at life on the red planet

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'Smiley' face discovered on Mars could hint at life on the red planet

Wouldn’t you be happy too? The European Space Agency has found a “smiling” face on the surface of Mars – and the cheerful pattern could be a sign of life on the bright red spot. The purple color, seen by ESA’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, evokes a smile — or perhaps a still face — … Ler mais