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Newark, NJ
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Newark Man Burned When Can Of Cooking Spray Explodes
A man suffered burns to 20 percent of his body in a cooking accident Sunday in Newark, authorities said. Newark firefighters extinguished a small fire that broke out at around 1:45 p.m. at 48 1/2 3rd Street. Firefighters determined that a can of nonstick cooking spray kept near the stove exploded, causing burns to the victim's face, chest and stomach. He was taken to University Hospital for treatment. The cause of the fire was deemed accidental, authorities said.
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Concussion, Or No Concussion?
Whether you slipped shoveling snow or took a tumble in the ice rink, a blow to the head can really hurt! But how do you know when to just brush off the snow and keep going, or head to your local HRHCare Urgent Care to get treatment for a concussion? What is a concussion? A concussion is a traumatic injury that happens when your brain is jarred or shaken inside your skull. Contrary to popular opinion, you can have a concussion without losing consciousness. In fact, there may be no outward signs that you have one at all. Symptoms may appear right after an injury, or may not become apparent fo…
Briarcliff, NY
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Reflux: What Is It And Do You Have It?
Do the holidays leave a lump in your throat? If fond farewells aren’t choking you up, it could be that too many treats are causing or aggravating acid reflux, a condition that creates various types of discomfort–from a lump in your throat to indigestion. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, sometimes as far as the throat. When acid flows into the esophagus, it’s called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); when it reaches the throat, it’s called laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). In either case, you may be able to ease the condition by modifying what and how much …
