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People urged to avoid Riverhead pond tainted with a toxic algae
Stony Brook University biologists confirmed the presence of toxic algae known as cyanobacteria in a body of water that runs parallel to Pond Lane, Suffolk officials said.
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Over 60 and having sleep issues? You're not alone4m read
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With medical internships, hospitals seek to diversify health care workforce4m read
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CDC report: Most U.S. adults who smoke cigarettes want to quit, but few are successful3m read
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LI hospital is 1 of 3 in U.S. conducting nasal COVID vaccine trials3m read