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 May 21, 2015
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer, and many Americans will celebrate with cookouts, camping, road trips, and other activities that involve food.
By Long Island News & PR May 21, 2015
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has confirmed cyanobacteria blooms, more commonly known as blue–green algae, in Mill Pond and Lake Agawam in Southampton and Lake Ronkonkoma.
By Long Island News & PR May 20, 2015
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced a new pamphlet released by his office aimed at helping consumers choose personal care products that do not contain this known form of plastic pollution.
By Long Island News & PR May 19, 2015
Prescription drug take-back event scheduled at Tanner Park in Copiague.
By Long Island News & PR May 18, 2015
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services, yesterday, tested its readiness to lead in the event of natural or man-made disease outbreak.
By Long Island News & PR May 15, 2015
Simple tips can help swimmers stay safe in various swimming venues.
By Long Island News & PR May 13, 2015
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today released a statement following the release of new guidelines from the Department of Human and Health Services for insurance coverage of contraception.
By Long Island News & PR May 11, 2015
As the warm weather and the Memorial Day weekend approaches, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein remind residents that while warm weather is a perfect time to barbecue, enjoy ...
By Long Island News & PR May 11, 2015
The month of May is dedicated to spreading awareness of a prevalent, yet preventable illness–Lyme disease.
By Long Island News & PR May 06, 2015
With a coyote sighting in New York City last week, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Nassau SPCA today issued the following safety and behavior tips for residents in the event coyotes reach ...
By Long Island News & PR May 06, 2015
Due to the late start of spring-like weather this year, many Long Islanders have forgotten to take seasonal preventative steps to thwart bothersome allergy symptoms, according to Philip W. Perlman, M.D., FACS, Director of the ...
By Long Island News & PR April 29, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today released a calendar of events for the Nassau County Aquatic Center, located in Eisenhower Park for the months of April, May and June.
By Long Island News & PR April 22, 2015
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Health Commissioner James Tomarken, MD, encourage residents who use tobacco to seek help in breaking their tobacco-nicotine addiction and to sign up for Suffolk County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco ...
By Long Island News & PR April 17, 2015
In recognition of National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein remind parents, caregivers and healthcare providers of the critical role that vaccinations provide in safeguarding ...
By Long Island News & PR April 16, 2015
Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Services Dr. James Tomarken today warned parents that Bo Ying Compound, a powdered product marketed for treatment of various ailments in infants and children, may contain excessive levels of lead.
By Marisa Spano March 29, 2015
Spring is here, which means its time to start thinking about heading to the beach! Check out these fun ways to make the most out of the beach this Spring!
By Chelsea Triola March 21, 2015
Break out the sneakers and sign up for a local run or walk on Long Island!
By Eric Anderson March 14, 2015
Here are the best events you can enjoy in the next couple of months - without having to pay!
By Long Island News & PR March 10, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to immediately investigate the specific use of pentachlorophenol, a toxic wood preservative, on utility poles throughout Long Island and urged PSEG ...
By Lyndsay McCabe March 08, 2015
Get your hands on this year’s Empire Pass for year-round access to some of the best parks and recreation facilities.