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	Allergy season hitting Central New Yorkers hard If you have itchy eyes, an itchy throat, and post-nasal drip, you’re not alone. Allergy season is hitting Central New Yorkers hard this year.
	Study suggests women with depression are more at risk for strokes New research suggests that women who are depressed are also at an increased risk for stroke.
	Preemptive breast removal a growing trend Shortly after revealing that she had a preventative double mastectomy, actress Angelina Jolie said she will also have her ovaries removed. Video

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What's Going Around

What’s Going Around: Stomach bug and allergies

Doctors have been reporting allergies as their top concern the last couple of weeks, but this week, they’re saying the stomach bug tops the list.

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Food for Thought

Heartburn remedies for persistent and occasional heartburn

If that Fourth of July barbecue gave you a good case of heartburn, did you know what to take depends on how often heartburn happens.

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Journal of the AMA

Reasons for elderly hospital readmissions: JAMA Report

Heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia are three common conditions that often lead to hospitalizations for older patients. But what happens to these patients after they are treated for the initial problem and are discharged from the hospital? A new study examined frequency, reasons for, and timing of re-hospitalization occurring within 30 days of hospital discharge.

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Did You Know?

5 items to have on hand for summer health issues

It’s the season for bug bites and other summer health issues. Did you know there are five items every home needs to be prepared?

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WebMD Health News

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