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NY governor creates task force to conduct nail salon probes

May 15, 2015

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — On Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he was creating a task force to investigate nail salons and crack down on worker abuse following a report of widespread exploitation and health problems of manicurists. “New York State has a long history of confronting wage theft and unfair labor practices…

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Five tips to slash prescription drug costs

May 9, 2015

BPT Today’s rising health care costs can feel out of control. Fortunately, prescription drugs are an exception. Consider these five simple ways to save money on your prescriptions so you can stay healthy and maintain your budget. 1. Ask about generic or lower-cost equivalents.Your health plan has a list of covered prescription drugs, called a…

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The Power of 30-BEBASHI Transition to Hope celebrates 30 years

May 1, 2015

By Kiarra Solomon @by_kiarra This September, BEBASHI will celebrate its 30th Anniversary of battling HIV and AIDS in the African American community. Thirty years of treatments, deaths, and new developments. A lot has changed in thirty years. “Thirty years ago, our focus was on keeping patients alive”, said Gary Bell, Executive Director of BEBASHI. “Very…

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The new HIV

April 25, 2015

By Kiarra Solomon @by_kiarra Gladys Gutierrez was infected with HIV in 1989. She was infected through a blood transfusion. “I started coming to BEBASHI while I was in recovery. It was alcohol”, she says. “I would just take my medication with whatever I was drinking.” Gutierrez jokes that she probably won’t die from HIV or…

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The top food trends to focus on in 2015

April 17, 2015

BPT No two days are ever the same in the restaurant industry. Every hour new restaurants open, expand or franchise to meet the needs of their customers. Meanwhile, visionary restaurateurs are constantly creating new processes or taste sensations that create and respond to demand. To keep up in this industry and grow your market share,…

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The easiest thing you can do for your health and looks: drink more water

March 27, 2015

BPT You probably already know that exercising and eating right are key ways to improve your health. But, you may be overlooking one major health necessity that is as close as your kitchen faucet – water. It’s vital all year long, even during winter months when you might think hydration is less important. “Staying hydrated…

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Women’s pain: Common, treatable and often overlooked or mismanaged

March 21, 2015

BPT Everyone feels pain at some point. Women have a particularly interesting relationship with pain – childbirth is considered to be one of the most painful experiences and in general, women report having more pain than men. A recent analysis of peer-reviewed scientific research published in 2014 focused on women and pain revealed studies that…

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Why you should consider the Mediterranean diet

March 13, 2015

BPT A healthy diet can be the foundation of a healthy life. While there are many food choices and diet options, one diet consistently grabs the attention of researchers. “The Mediterranean diet has been, and continues to be, studied widely,” says physician assistant Tricia A. Howard, a faculty member at South University, Savannah’s College of…

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