Ultraviolet radiation protection key to preventing cancer

It also helps avoid wrinkles, age and sun spots, and uneven skin tone and texture.

Beware Bad Botox: 3 Sickened, 1 In ICU After NYC Injections

At least one of three sickened New Yorkers fell ill after an unlicensed Botox injection, city health officials said in a warning Friday.

11th-Hour Mount Sinai Deal Restores Insurance Coverage For NYers

The deal struck between Mount Sinai and UnitedHealthcare comes just days before patients' doctors would be out-of-network.

These NYC Hospitals Named Best For Patient Safety, Experience

Only a few New York City hospitals were among the 444 nationwide on new Healthgrades rankings.

NY Doctor Shares Natural Headache Healers from CBD to Vitamin B

Medical Marijuana, Herbs and Vitamins Relieve Pain Without Prescriptions

NYers Lose Mount Sinai Coverage Amid Insurance Dispute

UnitedHealthcare patients lost in-network coverage at Mount Sinai hospitals Friday, and its doctors will go out-of-network March 22.

NYC Reports First Measles Cases Of 2024: Officials

Amid confirmation of the cases, health officials said child vaccination rates​ remain below pre-pandemic levels, according to a report.

Nasty Stomach Bug Cases Heave Upward In NYC, Northeast: CDC

Recent data from the CDC shows cases of norovirus spiking in recent weeks in New York City and several Northeast states.

STI Rates Climb In NYC, Just In Time To Ruin Valentine's Day

Has Valentine's Day Become V-D Day?

This Valentine’s Day, Treat Yourself to Some Love

Pamper your body and soul at NYC's top wellness center

$2B NYC Medical Debt Relief Will Help 500K City Dwellers: Mayor

The one-time debt relief program launching early this year is the largest municipal push of its kind, officials said.

Dodge These 10 Trigger Foods To Reduce Migraines In The New Year

MSG, Nitrates, and Alcohol Linked to Headaches According to Top NY Headache Specialist and Researcher

Many Psych Hospital Beds Are Back In Action A Year After Hochul Vow

The governor promised to restore 850 public and private inpatient spots for mental health care. So far New York has regained 629.

Giant Floating Pool In NYC River Coming This Year: Gov

The long-promised +Pool — a filtered pool in one of New York City's rivers — will get $16 million under a proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

COVID Spikes In NYC: Here's What To Know As Hospitals Reinstate Masks

Tests, new hospitalizations and even sewage samples all show the same thing: the coronavirus is roaring back.

Meet 2024's First NYC Baby: BK Boy Delivered By Same Doctor As Dad

An unnamed baby boy was born at the stroke of midnight in the same Coney Island hospital as his father, health officials said.

Half Of 'Hardest-To-Reach' Homeless NYers Off Streets, Mayor Says

A controversial plan to involuntarily take mentally ill New Yorkers off the streets has worked in the past year, Mayor Eric Adams argued.

Flu Arrives In Time For Thanksgiving: What To Know About NYC Activity

Flu season is underway, with cases of RSV also rising in New York City according to the latest weekly report.

10 Tips to Clean Up Your Sleep Routine & Ease Time-Change Headaches

Headache Doctor Highlights Good Sleep Hygiene to Reduce Pain as Clocks Turn Back

Live Long In Gotham: NYC Sets Life Expectancy Goal Of 83 By 2030

"Today, we are making a choice to be the healthiest big city in America," the city's top doctor said.

NYC Still Not 'Rattiest' City, But Stays Near Top Of Rat Pack: Orkin

The Big Apple is third on Orkin's "Rattiest Cities List" for 2023. Find out what cities beat it.

Building a Home in America’s Melting Pot

As many new Americans often tell us, moving to a new country is not easy. It takes courage and tenacity, and we can all use help.

Bin It, NYC: Most Residential Trash Soon Must Go In Containers

The city's next step toward black trash bag-free sidewalks will be fall 2024, officials said.

Abortion Pill Prescriptions Just A Phone Call Away In NYC: Mayor

New Yorkers can now get city-run abortion access from the "comfort of their home" through a new telehealth program, the mayor said.

Healing Hormonal Headaches from Menarche to Menopause

Headache is the 3rd Leading Cause of Emergency Department Visits for Women Age 15-64

Dengue Fever Tops 50 Cases In NYC This Year: What To Know

The mosquito-borne illness has sickened 880 people nationwide, and New York has the second-most cases, CDC data shows.

How To Keep Tabs On COVID Through Wastewater Testing In NYC

“Wastewater surveillance is here to stay,” said Queensboro Community College professor Monica Trujillo, “and we need people trained for it."

With COVID Surging, Here's What You Need To Know About Tests, Treatments And Vaccines

Can you still get Paxlovid for free? Where did all the COVID testing sites go? And how do you get the new vaccine?

Fatal Overdoses Reach Historic Levels In NYC, Officials Say

"This crisis is killing a New Yorker every three hours," said the city's top doctor, who issued an advisory for people who use drugs.

Himalayas to Big Apple: 'Air Bear' Roars for Cleaner Air Globally

Saathi, a giant white teddy bear, and 17-year-old child activist Anuska journeyed from Nepal to New York.

As NYC Expands Food Scrap Collection, Local Composting Businesses Seek New Clients

Small composters who stepped in and gave options to New Yorkers for waste disposal have pivoted to collecting commercial organic waste.

Extreme Heat Increases Workplace Injuries, But New York Lacks Safety Standards

“These numbers present a bleak outlook for workers on the front line of the climate crisis,” Ramos said, referring to THE CITY’s analysis.

NYC COVID Cases Spike As New 'Pirola' Variant Arrives: What To Know

The city saw COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge 200 percent even before officials detected the new BA.2.86 variant this past week.

Climate Change IS All in Your Head

Top Headache Specialist Cites Increase in Head Pain from Environmental Impact

Tiny Turtles Tied To NY Salmonella Outbreak: CDC

"Do not buy small turtles with shells less than 4 inches long," CDC experts warned after 26 people were sickened nationwide.

Deadly Flesh-Eating Vibriosis Spurs Shellfish Warn From New York Gov

Vibriosis has claimed the lives of one New Yorker, two Connecticut residents, and five people in Florida, state officials warn.

What The Landmark Climate Ruling In Montana Means For New York

New York also has a ‘green amendment’ enshrined in its constitution, and the decision in Big Sky Country could affect how it is applied.

Stay on the Safe Side in Summer Heat and Smog

Tips and advice for staying safe during high temperatures and when air quality is low

Listeria Risk Forces Brooklyn-Made Ice Cream Recall Nationwide

One New Yorker has been hospitalized after eating Real Kosher Ice Cream's Soft Serve On The Go Cups, the FDA reports.

Cool It! Eco-Friendly Ice Cream Trucks Are Here To Serve

Vendors warm to the idea of powering their freezers with electric or renewable energy, as the City Council considers a fossil fuel ban.