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All Thin Mints Are NOT Created Equal

Bob Joseph — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:40:11 +0000

Thin Mints are the best-selling Girl Scout cookies. They account for a quarter of all cookie sales, according to the Girl Scouts of the United States of America.

You might expect all Thin Mint cookies are the same

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Health Fair for Seniors in Endwell

Bob Joseph — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:37:37 +0000

Health screenings for seniors will be provided at an event in Endwell that will be hosted by the Southern Tier Center on Aging.

The health fair is scheduled for Thursday at the Broome West Senior Center at 2801 Wayne Street

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Health Concerns Swirl Around Energy Drinks

Bob Joseph — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:39:35 +0000

Sales of energy drinks in the United States have been soaring in recent years as major beverage companies have rolled out their own brands to compete with some of the brands that established the category. While the concoctions of caffeine and other ingredients have been growing in popularity, there’ve been questions about the safety of [...]

DiNapoli Calls Out State Obesity Epidemic

Ted Muehl — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:24:45 +0000

New York State is facing a growing obesity problem that costs nearly $12 billion each year, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said in a speech Wednesday to the Association of New York State youth bureaus.

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It's Time to Get Your Seasonal Flu Shot

Ted Muehl — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:21:09 +0000

Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently.

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Flu Clinics Starting in Broome and Tioga Counties

Bob Joseph — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:16:43 +0000

Broome and Tioga County residents will have several opportunities to obtain a flu shot over the next few weeks.

Many pharmacies and supermarkets have been offering vaccinations. In some cases, they're available seven-days-a-week

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NYS: Horses Need Vaccinations

Bob Joseph — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:58:17 +0000

New Yorkers who own horses are being urged to be sure their animals are properly vaccinated.

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Being Healthy Is Never Easy

Sean Holbert — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:25:51 +0000

Recently I've become disgusted with my... well, let's say "shape." Over the years, not unlike most men, I've put on a few pounds. I never really thought anything of it until the past few years

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