Get Running, Get Happy and Other Health Perks of the Sport

Here are some tips for starting to run.

Commending Selena Gomez's Public Disclosure

She is helping to raise awareness about lupus.

Seniors Get Free Flu Shots in Town of North Hempstead

Find out how to make an appointment.

Gold Coast Takes Steps for Crohn's and Colitis

Hundreds of people walked to help raise awareness and money for the cause.

What You Should Know About Mini Strokes

Some facts about mini strokes in light of Kim Zolciak-Biermann's experience.

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Location Proposed for Nassau County

It would be the lone medical marijuana dispensary in Nassau County

Which State Is The Most Obese? Full Rankings

And calculate for yourself using a handy tool.

Breastfeeding's Surprising Beneficiaries

Breastfeeding benefits employers too.

Hidden Health Risks of Being 'Skinny Fat'

Could you possibly be thin and at risk for a host of health ailments?

2 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Are Coming to Long Island

Nassau and Suffolk counties will each get one.

Top 25 Hospitals in New York: Who Made The Cut?

U.S. News and World Report released its annual rankings Tuesday.

Dealing With Painful Period Cramps

For many women, that time of the month can be a pain, but here are some ways to better deal with a menstrual cycle.

Solitaire, a New Stroke Treatment

A way to treat acute ischemic stroke.

Make Sense of Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

There are many options; here's some help making sense of them.

How to Deal with Pet Allergies

Here are some things you can try if you're allergic to your furry friend.

Accelerating New Cancer Treatment Options

Daniel Budman, MD, not only has extensive experience treating cancer patients, but also with searching for solutions in the laboratory.

Chocolate Helps Weight Loss? You Wish!

This study was a hoax.

Younger Patients Getting Hip Replacements

More active people are undergoing hip replacements.

Exercise Can Help Reduce Your PMS

Mild exercise can help you feel less irritable and short-tempered.

Your Skin Can Look Good At Any Age

You don't have to look your age.

Calming Down Might Help Lower Your Blood Sugar

If a person is experiencing blood sugar that is too high, stress could be the culprit.

Great Neck, NY Aging Experts Encourage Families to Bring Back the Sunday Dinner

New Program Collects Pledges from Area Families, Donates to Meals on Wheels

Spray Tans Are Not FDA Approved

The safety of spray tanning is questionable.

How Long Island Hospitals Rank in Patient Safety

A new survey grades hospitals throughout the country based on patient safety, including many from the Long Island area.

Bystander CPR Linked to Better Outcomes after Cardiac Arrest

Bystander CPR can help people return to work, a study says.

Ways to Prevent Skin Cancer

As skin cancer awareness month – May – starts, here are some tips to avoid getting this disease.

How Long Do People Live in Great Neck?

A new study breaks down longevity by congressional district. See how we stack up.

Slower-Releasing Oxycodone Helps Lower Overdoses

An extended-release version of painkiller Oxycodone (otherwise known as Percocet) has helped to lower overdoses in the last five years.

E-Cig Use Among Youth on Rise; Will Tobacco Be Next?

The CDC's recent report shows that young people think nicotine products are less harmful.

Beating Tax-Season Stress

April is National Stress Awareness Month.

Ways to Treat a Migraine

One trick to lessening their severity -- or preventing them -- is being aware of your triggers and avoiding them.

National Walking Day, Good For Your Heart and Sole

Try to walk for at least 30 minutes of your day.

Doctors Day: How Tragedy Sparked a Career

For Doctors Day 2015, Kanti Rai, MD, reflects on a personal and professional turning point.

Details on The Disease Behind #WearYellowForSeth

What's behind this Internet trend?

Nassau Ranked 5th Healthiest County in New York

The 2015 County Health Rankings published by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation have been released.

Conquering Your Seasonal Allergies

There are some simple steps people can take to reduce their exposure to allergens.

Dog Licks Could Help You Kick Diseases

One more reason to get chummy with man's best friend.

Do CT Scans Help Prevent Heart Issues?

CT scans aren't more helpful than stress tests, a study found.

New Drug May Get Rid of Double Chins

Getting rid of a double chin might soon be just an injection away.

Simple Concussion Test Proves Effective

A quick, visual concussion test that parents and coaches can perform seems to be working well.