NYC health officials say 58 people have fallen ill with Legionnaires’ disease since July 25, with two confirmed deaths.
US News & World Report’s annual “honor roll” list was released earlier this week.
From halal carts to hot dog stands, sellers have long relied on noisy, polluting fossil fuel generators.
Heat waves can be dangerous, especially for vulnerable populations. Staying safe requires proactive measures.
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The agency also recommends using a portable air cleaner to filter the air, and wearing a well-fitting N95 mask if you need to go outdoors.
New York City-based Wise and Wonderful Women to Host Free Educational Workshop on How to Defeat the Crippling Tendency on June 16.
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Health commissioner says disparities in dental care will put children living in poverty at risk.
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A lawsuit seeking to block the closure of the hospital was dismissed by an appellate judge.
Funding shortfall stems from aborted switch to Medicare Advantage for retired workers.
The passenger visited an urgent care clinic after experiencing symptoms over the weekend.
“Composting can produce a great beneficial good for the residents of the city and also fights rats," said DSNY spokesperson Joshua Goodman.
Hochul on Wednesday launched a new web portal to support access to vaccines and public health information in the wake of measles cases.
Doctors hope that the event would give kids a boost of confidence heading into their next doctor's check-up.
NYC health officials said two confirmed cases, as well as a suspected third case, were linked to a specific brand of raw pet food.
The New York City Health Department is investigating how two separate cats were infected with the bird flu virus.
People who live in high-traffic areas are disproportionately exposed to air pollution, putting them at greater risk for respiratory illness.
In 2024, New York City had 14 confirmed cases, with one case in 2023.
The city's largest hospital won't answer questions about its gender services. AG James warns providers they can't legally withhold services.
Seven cases of bird flu were found during routine inspections of live bird markets in The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens.
Urban ecologists looked at 16 cities from Tokyo to New Orleans and found New York City had the fourth-highest rat population increase.
A heated campaign had urged attending physicians to reject the contract with the city Health + Hospitals system, citing staffing and pay.
Beware of space heaters, using your oven and stove as a furnace and more.
Norovirus is highly contagious and is spread through direct contact with someone who is sick, officials said.
The adage, “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” doesn’t apply when it comes to our health and wellbeing.
RSV is on the rise and affecting a lot of young children. The good news is that there are now two key ways to protect babies.
New York City’s rates are highest in the Bronx, where 1 in 5 residents and 1 in 3 children experience food insecurity.
A challenge many older adults face is a need to improve their nutrition, which often includes grappling with habits and root causes.
Many worry about how Trump might reshape federal health policy — and how those changes could curtail local public health initiatives.
The 26.2-mile marathon will begin at 8 a.m. in Staten Island and continue in waves until 11:30 a.m.
New regulations under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) took effect, mandating that radiologists document breast density in their
The decline — from 3,070 deaths in 2022 to 3,046 deaths in 2023, a 1% decrease — was slight but promising, city officials said.
The number of overdose deaths in New York City in 2023 was 3,046 — a 1 percent decrease from 3,070 in 2022.
Hidden within the images of breast tissue, tiny calcium deposits line the arteries in some women.
Ten people have died in a listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head meats, including 2 New Yorkers; 17 NY residents have fallen ill.
For Falls Prevention Month, Exploring the Impact of Hoarding on Senior Safety