Maintaining your health is something that is important to everyone, and with the medical advances that are made, it seems as though there are new ways to improve your health & wellness each and every day. Long Island Health & Wellness articles will give you the scoop on the important health issues you'll want to know about, as well as topics of specific interest to Long Islanders.
By erin__l August 19, 2019
A heat advisory is in effect today for certain parts of Long Island where the temperature feels as if it’s between 95℉ and 100℉.
By Claude Solnik August 19, 2019
Medical care costs jumped 6.3 percent in the NY metro area year over year.
By Claude Solnik August 13, 2019
Misonix has been approved to sell a medical device in the European Union.
By Claude Solnik August 12, 2019
Henry Schein is expanding its dental business in Sweden, Denmark and Norway.
By Catherine Eve August 08, 2019
Shannon’s Law requires insurers to cover medically necessary mammograms for women aged 35 to 39.
By Catherine Eve August 04, 2019
New York State mandate no longer allows religious exemptions to immunization requirements for children in day care or school.
By Catherine Eve August 01, 2019
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dorel Juvenile Group USA are recalling approximately 24,000 inclined sleepers due to safety concerns.
By erin__l July 31, 2019
Lone Star ticks that cause tick-borne diseases are on the rise on Long Island
By Catherine Eve July 26, 2019
Biocell textured breast implants are being recalled due to new research that links the implants to a rare type of cancer.
By erin__l July 26, 2019
Buckle up and learn how to defend yourself at Bellport Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu for FREE!
By erin__l July 25, 2019
A new disease has been discovered in ticks around Long Island called Babesiosis, or Long Island Malaria.
By erin__l July 25, 2019
77 year old Joan Sparacino was stuck in a cesspool in her backyard for 2 hours until rescuers helped her out.
By erin__l July 24, 2019
Nursing moms look no further! You can soon breastfeed in a private pod at Penn Station.
By erin__l July 23, 2019
Target has recalled a bunch of prepared food items to prevent the spread of listeria.
By Catherine Eve July 22, 2019
Stretch your food budget by buying these fruits and vegetables now.
By erin__l July 21, 2019
The Kidz Bop concert scheduled for tonight at Jones Beach has been postponed due to extreme weather conditions.
By erin__l July 19, 2019
Take precaution from the heat wave that is hitting Long Island this weekend!
By Long Island News & PR July 18, 2019
Governor Cuomo: "By raising the smoking age from 18 to 21, we can prevent an entire generation of New Yorkers from forming costly and potentially deadly addictions."
By Lon Cohen July 16, 2019
There are so many great runs this summer on Long Island.
By erin__l July 16, 2019
Elevated levels of chlorine in the Long Beach water supply have residents worried about their health.