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 Long Island News & PR September 07, 2019
Nassau County rolled out a new app designed to provide information and resources for those seeking help against opiate addiction.
By Legislator Anker's Office September 06, 2019
At the Wednesday, September 4th General Meeting, the Suffolk County Legislature unanimously approved Introductory Resolution 1611-2019, legislation sponsored by Legislator Sarah Anker, to prohibit the intentional release of helium balloons in Suffolk County.
By Catherine Eve September 02, 2019
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Here are some events Long Islanders can join to show support to the children and families affected by pediatric cancers.
By Claude Solnik August 30, 2019
Click on the link to the Long Island Bike Parade in the article if you'd like to register for this free event.
By Claude Solnik August 29, 2019
As Labor Day arrives, the government released statistics on paid leave, showing more people have it - and more men have it than women.
By erin__l August 29, 2019
The employees at Brookhaven National Lab are suing the lab over exposure to toxic chemicals.
By Claude Solnik August 28, 2019
Henry Schein is offering software that it says will make it easier for patients to pay - and for providers to get paid.
By Lon Cohen August 23, 2019
Funds will go to upgrade water treatment to remove 1,4-dioxane.
By Claude Solnik August 22, 2019
Henry Schein workers have assembled 27,000 "comfort kits" for cancer patients.
By Lon Cohen August 22, 2019
Specially trained nurses help sexual assault survivors by making sure they feel safe as they are treated in an emergency room.
By Claude Solnik August 20, 2019
The online retailer is expanding plants that it sells.
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.