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Chemotherapy Treatment May Be Transformed Into Drug That Kills Cancer Cells, Study Says
A study released Monday by investigators from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center shows the potential of transforming a commonly used chemotherapy drug into one that kills cancer cells by activating immune cells when it is paired with anti-inflammatory medication.
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Study: Fewer Doses of Remdesivir Needed for Coronavirus Patients
A new study shows patients taking Remdesivir — an experimental drug found to work against the new coronavirus — may not need to take it as long as previously thought, suggesting more patients could be treated with it. The international study, published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, found there’s no significant difference between those who were treated…
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New York's Tourism Industry Is Among Top 10 States Hardest Hit by Pandemic: Study
As states continue to grapple with the spread of the novel coronavirus by closing non-essential businesses and urging residents to stay in doors, it comes as no surprise that tourism has taken a hit since many tourism spots have shut down to mitigate the contagion. As tourism suffers, workers will bear the brunt. According to data from the U.S....
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‘Superheroes in Scrubs' Arrive From Across the Country to Fight COVID-19
Long Island is getting an infusion of much needed help in the fight against COVID-19. Greg Cergol reports.
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Study Finds Most Cases of COVID-19 in NYC Came From Europe, Other Places in US
New York City’s first confirmed COVID-19 cases are from primarily European and United States sources, according to the first molecular epidemiology study of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, conducted by Mount Sinai. The study, which was published online, was led by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai researchers and is the first to trace the source of...
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We Now Know How Coronavirus Came to NYC
New research suggests that coronavirus came to New York from Europe, not Asia. Erica Byfield reports.
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Coronavirus Patients Rush to Join Studies of Gilead Drug
Coronavirus patients around the world are rushing to join studies of an experimental drug that showed promise against some similar viruses in the past
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Who's Getting Sick From Coronavirus? Adults of All Ages, People With Chronic Health Problems
As a growing number of Americans are being diagnosed with the coronavirus, doctors are learning more about who may be most susceptible to the most severe complications of the disease, NBC News reports.
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It Takes an Average of 5 Days for Virus Symptoms to Show, Study Says
It takes an average of about five days for COVID-19 symptoms to show after contracting the virus, while the vast majority of people infected will develop symptoms within 12 days, researchers confirmed in a new report published in the “Annals of Internal Medicine” on Monday.
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No Surprise Here — NJ Has Highest Real Estate Property Tax in US, Study Finds
Property taxes can be a small inconvenience or a major burden. It all depends where you live. The average American household spends $2,375 on property taxes for their homes each year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and residents of the 27 states with vehicle property taxes shell out another $441. We all pay property taxes, whether directly or indirectly,…
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Study Ranks Tri-State Area Among Best States to Raise a Family
Finding the best place to raise a family can be a challenge — after all, there are a lot of factors to consider, from childcare cost to safety to the quality of public education. Often times, raising a stable, healthy family requires moving to another state. However, if you live in the tri-state area, you are ahead of the curb,…
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City in NJ is Second Worst in U.S. for Keeping New Year's Resolutions, Study Finds
Where you live may be setting you up for failure when it come to keeping your New Year’s resolutions, according to a new study. To determine where Americans are most likely to stick to their goals for 2020, WalletHub considered some of the most popular — and most commonly broken — resolutions to rank more than 180 cities in the…
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New Yorkers Shell Out Pretty Penny for Parking in the Big Apple, Study Finds
It comes as no surprise to some drivers in the tri-state that compared to other metro areas in the United States, New Yorkers pay the most for parking. According to a new parking report by Arrive, a tech company that focuses on parking solutions, there is a wide-range of parking costs throughout the country. Using data from Arrive’s own...
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Here's How Long the Average New Yorker Has to Save Up for Down Payment in NYC Neighborhoods, According to Study
PropertyClub, a real estate website, looked into how long it would take the average person to save up for a 20% down payment in 100 city neighborhoods – and the results are shocking!
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New York Metro Area Among Top Winter Holiday Destinations, Study Reveals
For those who live and visit the greater New York metro area, it comes as no surprise that it ranked among the top 10 best cold destinations for winter travel.
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These 2 Small New Jersey Cities Are Among the Best in US, Study Reveals
It turns out that two small cities in New Jersey are among the best in the entire nation, according to WalletHub.
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What Congestion Pricing Means for New York City
A statewide ban on plastic bags and groundbreaking tolls for motorists entering the busiest sections of Manhattan are coming to New York under a new state budget that takes several ambitious steps to address long-standing environmental and transportation challenges. Lawmakers worked through the night Sunday to pass the $175.5 billion spending plan. The Democrat-controlled Senate finished passing budget bills around…
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More Tri-State Residents Are Leaving the Area Than Moving In, New Study Finds
More people moved out of New Jersey than any other state last year — and New York and Connecticut weren’t far behind, a new study found.
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Recent Study Reveals Which State Has the Most Young Adults Still Living With Their Parents
According to a recent report by 24/7 Wall St., the share of young adults in the country age 18 to 34 living with at least one parent climbed from 29 percent in 20016 to 34.4 percent in 2016. But, which state come out on top?
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New Marijuana Summons Policy Coming to NYC; NY Health Department to Call for Legalization
Mayor de Blasio and NYPD Commissioner James P. O’Neill revealed that starting Sept. 1 New Yorkers with no prior record who are found smoking marijuana will receive a summons and will not be arrested.