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Chase Bank hotdog guy forced to move
July 29, 2014- The viewer tipping us off last night was correct. The hotdog guy who had made his home by the Chase Bank entrance for many years, serving franks just feet from the epicenter (more…)
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A modern medical wonder finishes second in the U.S. Open golf tournament
June 15, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD 34-year-old Erik Compton finished tied for second in the United States Open golf tournament. That was a good accomplishment by any standard, but it was also a genuine feat of modern medicine … Continue reading
Asphalt Green struggles
May 27, 2014- By Steven E. Greer We are hearing that the community programs offered by Asphalt Green, (more…)
Millennials, a fading nation, and who’s to blame
March 12, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD The Pew research people have a book out, “The Next America: Boomers, Millennials”, and it has me thinking. I never really thought about it, but labeling the demise of a society as … Continue reading
Be thankful if your mother is alive
May 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD This week, over the course of several hours, I had to admit both of my parents into hospitals. One was pre-planned. One was an emergency. (more…)
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The 23andMe home genetic test kit controversy
Interviewed by Steven E. Greer, MD In Part 1 of our interview with Robert Klitzman, MD, ethics professor at Columbia University, we discuss the 23andMe genetic test kit company and why the FDA made them stop marketing the tests. (more…)
Young women choosing double mastectomy for early stage breast cancer
Interviewed by Steven E. Greer, MD David P. Winchester MD, Medical Director of Cancer Programs for the American College of Surgeons, discusses recent data showing a more than a 100% increase in the rate that young women with early stage … Continue reading
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Asphalt Green swimming programs and scholarships
May 25, 2013- Recent graduate from Léman Manhattan Preparatory School, Sammy Sherman, and the Director of Aquatics for Asphalt Green, Bryan Beary, discuss the Asphalt Green aquatics programs. Each year, numerous young adults trained by Asphalt Green go on to NCAA … Continue reading
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A new medical device to make blood thinners unnecessary
Thromboembolic stroke caused by atrial fibrillation is the primary reason patients are placed on anticoagulation. However, those blood thinners also carry significant bleeding risks. As a result, various mechanical surgical approaches have been tried to prevent stroke, and obviate the … Continue reading
Designers leave Lincoln Center for Tribeca’s Spring Studios
January 6, 2014- According to the Racked, which is reporting on rumor (so this is highly unreliable, in other words), Michale Kors and other designers are choosing the new Spring Studios in Tribeca for fashion Week, defecting from Lincoln Center. … Continue reading
Petition against rehab facility at 2 Washington Street
Dear Editor of BatteryPark.TV: We have been enjoying your coverage on the many topics that deeply concern us as residents in this area. Below is a topic that I thought might be of interest to you. As a resident of … Continue reading
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Do the data support Mayor Bloomberg’s public health and safety legacy?
February 6, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD More than reform of the public school system or racial harmony, Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s legacy will undoubtedly be his innovative and controversial measures to deal with public health and safety issues. His … Continue reading
Google wants your DNA now
Opinion December 17, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD The Wall Street Journal published an article explaining how the pharmaceutical industry data mines credit card records, Internet traffic patterns, and other personal data on individuals, then forms educated guesses about … Continue reading
New mayor seems to support Bloomberg’s Citi Bikes
January 19, 2014- The Post reports, “The city Department of Transportation doesn’t want to give up bike-share racks at The Plaza hotel — months after the landmark building filed a lawsuit to get rid of them. The attorney for the … Continue reading
Tips of the Week: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and how to cure it
January 23, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD Thanks to a few medical doctors, most notably Robert Lustig of UCSF, it is becoming known that humans can develop fatty liver disease even if they do not consume alcohol. Certain foods … Continue reading
Tip: How to lose 5 to 10 pounds in 30 days
If you avoid pasta, bread, potatoes, and sugar (i.e white looking foods), for 30 days, you will lose weight and also feel great. Above, below, some examples of very filling dishes that you can make in 5-inutes. You won’t miss … Continue reading
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Gift ideas: A Breville juicer
December 2, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD Ladies often stop me and say, “You look great. What’s your number?”. That’s because I drink a vegetable juice several times a week. I recommend the Breville brand. It separates out the … Continue reading
Home exercise that works
December 21, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD Most gym or workout products sold on TV infomercials are junk. However, out of necessity in 2009, when Goldman Sachs closed down my gym in the old Embassy Suites hotel, I purchased … Continue reading