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Port Washington girls tennis wins Nassau County, Long Island titles

The Port Washington High School girls varsity tennis team captured the Nassau County championship with a dramatic 4-3 victory over top-seeded Syosset before sweeping Commack 7-0 to win the Long Island Large School championship. The county title, the seventh in program history, marked a breakthrough...

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Clinical trial studies whether lupus can be treated through vagus nerve stimulation

A vagus nerve stimulation device has become available for a clinical trial at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health to study whether it can treat symptoms of lupus through a drug-free method. Food Drug Administration-approved as a therapy for rheumatoid arthritis in July...

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Wardrobe Warriors turns closets into sanctuaries of wellness and happiness

For founder Barrie Smith, an organized wardrobe is more than a luxury. It is a way to bring calm, confidence and a more positive start to everyday life. In a world where busy schedules, competing responsibilities and constant demands can make every day feel like a race against the clock, Smith...

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Northwell Urgent Care centers receive Autism Friendly Designation

Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care has announced that five new medical centers have received the Autism Friendly Designation, including a center in Syosset. The designation began recognizing medical centers in 2024 and previously named urgent care locations in East Northport, Hewlett and Lake...

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