Category Archives: Health and lifestyle

Quarantining Ebola caregivers arriving from Africa is the right thing to do

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Editor

https://youtu.be/CpGhHePi_MQ Update November 6, 2014- Despite more than 80% of responders in various polls feeling that the Obama administration’s handling of Ebola was wrong, (more…)

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Surgical masks do work to prevent the spread of flu

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Editor

October 1, 2009- By Steven E. Greer, MD Are billions of people around the globe foolish for wearing facemasks (more…)

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Brookfield Equinox now signing up members for 2015

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Editor

September 24, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The Brookfield Place Equinox will occupy the entire space on the third floor that is above the Hudson Eats. Equinox managers have set up a temporary office (more…)

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The combustion engine will go away sooner than people think

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Editor

September 6, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD I was noticing the strong presence of electric vehicles at this year’s car show on the esplanade. Not only did Tesla show up, but BMW sent their M8 electric car. (more…)

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Preventing HIV infection

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Editor

August 5, 2014- Interviewed by Steven E. Greer, MD Rajesh Tim Gandhi, MD of the Massachusetts General Hospital discusses the NEJM review paper he co-wrote with his sister, Monica Gandhi, MD, discussing the current state of therapy for HIV-infected patients. … Continue reading →

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Asphalt Green’s Carol Tweedy outrages CB1

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Editor

May 27, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Asphalt Green’s long-time Executive Director, Carol Tweedy, finally, after a year of the BPC Asphalt Green being open, made an appearance before the community. She spoke to the monthly CB1 meeting held at … Continue reading →

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Chase Bank hotdog guy forced to move

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Editor

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

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Editor

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 →

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Asphalt Green struggles

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Editor

May 27, 2014- By Steven E. Greer We are hearing that the community programs offered by Asphalt Green, (more…)

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Millennials, a fading nation, and who’s to blame

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Editor

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 →

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Be thankful if your mother is alive

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Editor

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

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Editor

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…)

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Young women choosing double mastectomy for early stage breast cancer

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Editor

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

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Editor

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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Tip of the Week: Stuyvesant pool day passes for $12

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

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A new medical device to make blood thinners unnecessary

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Editor

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 →

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Designers leave Lincoln Center for Tribeca’s Spring Studios

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Editor

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 →

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Petition against rehab facility at 2 Washington Street

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Editor

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?

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Editor

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 →

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