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‘We nearly broke the system’: Hospitals face staff exodus, violence three years into pandemic

Three years after COVID struck, Chicago area hospitals struggle with staff exodus and patient violence in a brave new medical world.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023

Nonstick chemicals affecting pregnancies

A new study finds that PFAS, the chemicals in nonstick wrappers, could be making it harder to get pregnant

Salon · Mar 23, 2023

Skipping breakfast may compromise immune system: Study

According to a recent study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, fasting may make it harder to fight against infections and raise your chance of developing heart disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 25, 2023

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Could skipping breakfast be bad for your immune system?

A new study could lead to a better understanding of how chronic fasting may affect the body in the long term.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Skipping breakfast may be bad for the immune system – study

The findings could lead to a better understanding of how chronic fasting may affect the body in the long term.

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Nurses strike ends at NYC hospitals Mount Sinai, Montefiore after tentative deal reached

A three-day nurses strike that disrupted patient care and services at two major New York City hospitals ended early Thursday morning after a tentative deal was reached overnight — triggering the return of more than 7,000 nurses to work.

Tribune News Service · Jan 13, 2023

New York City nurses end strike after reaching a tentative agreement

After three days on the picket line, more than 7,000 nurses are returning to work at the city's biggest hospitals with the promise of "concrete, enforceable safe staffing ratios," their union said.

WEKU · Jan 12, 2023

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Thousands of New York City nurses end three-day strike after reaching deal with hospitals

Two hospitals reach tentative contract agreements with nurses union and 7,000 striking healthcare workers

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023

Striking New York City nurses reach deal with hospitals

Two New York City hospitals have reached a tentative contract agreement with thousands of striking nurses, ending a walkout that disrupted patient care

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023

Nurses strike for 2nd day at two big NYC hospitals

A nursing strike that has disrupted patient care at two of New York City’s largest hospitals has entered its second day

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

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Criminology peers at Washington State say Kohberger spoke up in class — except when Idaho college killings were the topic

Tribune News Service · Jan 10, 2023

Nurses in New York City strike over wages and staffing levels

More than 7,000 nurses strike at two NYC hospitals, stating that low wages and staffing levels have squeezed workers.

Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2023

More than 7,000 NYC nurses strike at Mount Sinai, Montefiore hospitals after labor negotiations crumble

NEW YORK — Thousands of nurses walked off the job early Monday at two major New York City hospitals after contract talks disintegrated overnight, leaving Mount Sinai in Manhattan and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx struggling to care for patients.

Tribune News Service · Jan 9, 2023

Nurses poised to strike at 2 big New York City hospitals

Nurses at two of New York City’s largest hospitals are poised to go on strike Monday in a dispute over pay and staffing levels

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023

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The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2023

Talks continue to avoid nurse strike at 2 NYC hospitals

With a Monday strike deadline looming, contract negotiations are continuing between two large New York City hospitals and the nurses' union

Tribune News Service · Jan 8, 2023

Nurses strike looms at Mount Sinai Hospital as talks break off, negotiations continue with two other NYC facilities

NEW YORK — The infuriated head of the state nurses union unloaded Saturday on Mount Sinai Hospital officials for its decision to stop negotiations as a strike deadline with a promised walkout loomed.

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023

NYC hospitals prep for nurse strike amid negotiations

Negotiations to keep 10,000 nurses from walking off the job are heading into a final weekend

Dynamite News · Nov 19, 2022

Health: Blinding Eye Disease Is Linked With Heart Disease And Stroke, Suggests Research

According to a recent study from the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, patients with a particular type of age-related macular degeneration (shoppingmode AMD), the main cause of blindness in the United States. Read on for details:

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The Guardian - US · Nov 15, 2022

Decrease of global human sperm count has doubled since turn of century

Chemical exposure and lifestyle choices probably to blame for reduction resulting in ‘sharp decline in probability of conception’

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 23, 2022

3 dead in shootout at Brighton Park drifting event as illegal ‘takeovers’ continue in Chicago. ‘It’s traumatizing the city.’

Police had been monitoring a “large car caravan” on surveillance video at Archer and Kedzie avenues with 100 drivers and people drifting in the intersection, police said. As officers responded to the drifting, gunfire rang out.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 8, 2022

Two mass shootings hours apart on South and West sides of Chicago, 14-year-old boy among the wounded

The mass shootings occurred in Lawndale and Altgeld Gardens, and wounded a total of 8 people.

Dynamite News · May 29, 2022

Research sheds light on durability and effectiveness of immune response against COVID-19

A group of researchers have accelerated the collection of essential data to answer questions about the immune response needed for long-term protection against SARSCoV2, in multiple studies from eight cohorts across the United States.

Tribune News Service · May 10, 2022

End of COVID-19 emergency endangers substance use treatment

WASHINGTON — Members of vulnerable and hard-to-reach groups could find it more difficult to get treatment for substance use disorders if the end of the public health emergency also brings the end of policies that allow health care providers to prescribe medications through video or audio calls, experts say.

Roll Call · May 10, 2022

End of COVID-19 emergency endangers substance use treatment - Roll Call

The end of the pandemic may make it harder for vulnerable populations to have access to medication-assisted treatment for drug addiction.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2022

4 wounded in West Garfield Park shooting, including 17-year-old boy

The teen was shot in the buttocks and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition, police said.

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