Brooklyn Officials, Residents Say Hardest Hit Neighborhoods Need More Vaccine Outreach: ‘We’re Still In Mourning’

As the infection rate keeps increasing, the race is on to ramp up vaccination efforts.

NYCHA Falsely Certified This Brooklyn Child’s Apartment Lead-Free. Now He Has Lead Poisoning — And He’s Not Alone

At the time, Paige had no way of knowing her son had become a very young victim of alleged deception by a city official.

See Which Brooklyn Area Hospitals Near Capacity Amid Coronavirus Surge

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Brooklyn area.

Dr. Manish Parikh Appointed Chief of Cardiology

NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital names renowned clinical interventional cardiologist and educator, chief of cardiology

Infection Rate As High As 17% In NYC Coronavirus Hotspots: Cuomo

Several Brooklyn and Queens ZIP codes have coronavirus infection rates between 6 and 17 percent, according to new data from the governor.

BMS Health, Wellness Center Receives Subaru from Chase Auto

Brownsville Multi-Service Centers offers free COVID testing, donated Forester will serve 23,000 patients, delivering food, medical supplies.

Doctors Trained Outside The U.S. Making An Impact In Brooklyn

St. George's University in the West Indies has placed 454 physicians in Brooklyn-based residency programs in the past four years.

Brooklyn Still Sees Most HIV Cases In NYC, Data Shows

Brooklyn had at least 100 more HIV diagnoses last year than the other boroughs as the number of cases reached a historic low citywide.

STD Rates Reach Record Highs In Brooklyn

Brooklyn had among the highest number of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases in the nation in 2018, according to a new report.

Overdose Deaths Decrease In Brooklyn, City Data Show

Brooklyn saw 82 fewer drug overdose deaths in 2018 than it did in 2017, Health Department data show.

West Nile Virus Found In New York City Mosquitoes: Officials

Mosquitoes carrying the potentially deadly disease were spotted in Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island, Health Department officials said.

Brooklyn Leads City In Child Lead Poisoning Cases, Data Shows

Health Department data shows more Brooklyn children suffer lead poisoning than in any other borough.

A Man Traveling From Brooklyn Started Michigan's Measles Outbreak

A man fundraising for Brooklyn's Jewish community in Detroit unintentionally became the state's patient zero, the Washington Post reports.

'Anti-Vaxxer Propaganda' To Blame For Measles Outbreak: Lawmakers

New York lawmakers want to end vaccine exemptions on religious grounds as Measles spreads through the state's Hasidic community.

Chlamydia Rampant In Brooklyn, Health Report Finds

Brooklyn has the third highest rate of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in New York with almost 20,000 Chlamydia cases in 2016, data shows.

Measles In Brooklyn's Orthodox Jewish Community Hits 62 Cases

Most of the 62 cases were in children from Williamsburg or Borough Park, health officials say.

Brooklyn's Peter Fu to run Boston Marathon® on YMCA Boston Team

Brooklyn’s Peter Fu will run his sixth and final World Marathon Major for the YMCA of Greater Boston.

HealthWarehouse.com Offers Federal Employees Up to 50% Discount

Perennial low-cost prescription drug industry leader seeks to help 800,000 impacted by partial shutdown, including over 50,000 in New York

Urban Farms: Food Deserts and Ensuring Food Security

Looking at the benefits and impacts of urban farming in Brooklyn, NY.

Dr. Avi Weisfogel: The Basics of Sleep Apnea

What Sleep Apnea Is, Why It Matters, And What You Can Do About It

Brooklyn Resident Rides 160 Miles to Fight Lung Cancer

In memory of her mother, Cobble Hill resident Vanessa Hammer completes the American Lung Association's Autumn Escape Bike Trek in Cape Cod

Research Reveals Podiatric Services Help Prevent Falls

Fall-Related Injuries in New York are on the Rise, NYSPMA Raises Awareness with Steps for Reducing Falls

Alzheimer's Association offers local programs and support groups

Educational programs and support groups offered by the Alzheimer's Association-NYC Chapter.

'Rabid' Squirrel Terrorizing Brooklyn Caught On Video Mid-Bite

"Yo, why are you gonna bite me like that?" Our first glimpse of the unhinged Prospect Park squirrel who's forgone peanuts for human flesh.

Brooklyn Public Library's 'Bike The Branches' Rolls Into Fifth Year

The daylong bike ride will explore the library's 60-branch system on Saturday, May 20 and is open to adults and children.

'Smart Gun' Technology Pitched at Brooklyn Borough Hall Symposium

Could this be the answer to America's gun problem?

Free Air Conditioners Available for Low-Income Brooklyn Residents

The units are being provided to those who qualify for public assistance and/or have a medical need for an air conditioner.

MAP: The Most Popular Dog Names in New York City

Brought to you by city health officials.

What to Do If You Get Sprayed By West Nile Pesticides

First off, don't panic.