Greg Blass
The holidays are here — and it’s a good time to contemplate fasting
Many of us spend the holidays gorging. It's a good time to consider some startling discoveries from recent research on the benefits of fasting.
Business Briefs
Peconic Bay appoints new director of neurosurgery
Robert M. Galler, DO, MPH, has been appointed the director of neurosurgery at Peconic Bay Medical Center.
Health
CDC declares flu epidemic in U.S.; N.Y. reports 90-percent surge in flu cases in one-week period
Health officials urge unvaccinated people to get flu shots immediately, as H3N2 influenza-A viruses cause more serious illness than other flu viruses.
Health
It’s cold and flu season: ‘Get Smart’ about antibiotics
With the arrival of cold and flue season, health officials want residents and health care professionals alike to 'Get Smart' about antibiotics use.
