Winthrop-University Hospital Gets a 'B' in Safety

Recently released national rankings gave hospitals a grade of A through F for patient safety.

Nassau County Offers Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics

A rabid raccoon recently found in Nassau County has urged officials to take preventative measures.

Kidney Donor, Recipient Meet For the First Time

Mineola High School students got to better understand kidney transplants.

Fells' Struggle Shows How Athletes are Prone to MRSA Infections

One more reason to keep a close watch on cuts and scrapes.

Survive Hurricane Stress; Understand What's in Your Control

How to keep your stress in check.

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.

Work Up to the 7-Minute Workout

Don't get overwhelmed; work up to this workout.

Recycle Your Pollutants, Pharmaceuticals, Clothing at S.T.O.P. Event

The Town of North Hempstead will positively benefit children and the environment through this event.

Women's 'Viagra' Gets FDA Approval

This pill is specifically for pre-menopausal women.

First Annual Long Island Run and Dog Walk to Benefit Vets With Disabilities

Help support America's vets with our four-legged friends.

2 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Are Coming to Long Island

Nassau and Suffolk counties will each get one.

Winthrop Ranked Among Top 25 Hospitals in State

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

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.

Summer Drinking: When is It Too Much?

Some things to notice about heavy drinking.

Parents Are Ignoring Dangers of Baby Walkers

The American Academy of Pediatrics says baby walkers are unsafe for children.

How Long Do People Live in Mineola?

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

Sculpture Exploration Backpacks at the HUM

Outdoor, activity-filled backpacks for children - FREE - children can keep the artworks they create

Winthrop Supports Down Syndrome Families by Providing First Program in Tri-state Region

The Winthrop Down Syndrome Program provides compassionate, comprehensive and coordinated care for children with Down syndrome

All Plumped Up On Kylie Jenner Challenge

Thanks to Ms. Jenner’s challenge, teenage girls are posting pictures of themselves with artificially plumped-up lips

Rita Wilson Stresses the Importance of a Second Opinion

Rita Wilson urges women who have pre-existing conditions to seek second opinions.

Nassau Ranked 5th Healthiest County in New York

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

Angelina Jolie Preventatively Removes Ovaries and Tubes

More women are learning about their options to prevent ovarian cancer.

The Danger of Rubella, the "Other" Measles

There are birth defects from congenital Rubella syndrome.

Babies May Have Three Sets of DNA in the Future

Great Britain approved a measure to allow in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments that would involve DNA from three people.

YMCA-LI Announces New Fitness Initiatives to Combat Excuses in Keeping New Year's Resolution

YMCA Focuses on Overall Health with Individualized Approach for Members

Alan Murray on Affordable Health Insurance

He recently discussed how to balance health care access with affordability in metropolitan New York’s diverse, challenging market.

Spaghetti Squash with Avocado Pesto

The centerpiece for this nut-free, vegan dish isn’t pasta, it’s a squash with flesh that mimics spaghetti.

Get the Flu Vaccine

Flu season is here.

Women with Chest Pain Are More Likely to Delay Care

Women with chest pain are more prone to delay asking for care.

Meatless Monday: Vegetable Chili

If you think chili needs meat, then you don’t know beans!

Halloween Safety Is No Trick

The hospital is no place to visit while trick-or-treating.

Check Your Receipt: Thermal Paper Increases BPA Exposure

Thermal paper (commonly used for print receipts) could cause substantially more exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA) than was previously recognized

Apple-Almond Butter Pancakes

Apple slices with nut butter are a quick, healthy snack.

Vegetable Lasagna for Meatless Monday

This Vegetable Lasagna balances sweet and savory–a sure hit for kids and adults alike.

Migraine Devices Give New Options for Relief

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved two new migraine devices for pre-migraine and migraine symptoms.

Mondays at Racine

Award-winning filmmaker Cynthia Wade produced and directed Mondays at Racine to tell an inspiring story.

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Shredded Apples make a satisfying dinner.

Free Lung Screening

Current or former smokers 50-80 are eligible for a free lung screening in New York metropolitan-area North Shore-LIJ facilities.

Nourishing Baked Beans

Today’s Baked Beans is a stick-to-your-ribs Meatless Monday dish that’s good for you, too.