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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 Wendy L May 15, 2013
The latest Medicare fraud crackdown includes charges to four New Yorkers who falsely billed to Medicare and Medicaid programs totaling more than $17 million.
By Esther Forrester May 08, 2013
Single karate instructor in the suburbs struggles to find viable dating options and honor commitments.
By Debbi Spiegel May 08, 2013
May is Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month.
By Lyndsay McCabe May 02, 2013
Though much of the hospital is still closed, Long Beach Medical Center is looking to reopen the emergency wing within the next few weeks, and to potentially relocate other wings to temporary facilities.
By Vickie Moller May 02, 2013
Sustainable Long Island, a non-profit organization that has been working toward economic development, environmental health and social equity for Long Islanders since 1996, has just been awarded $130,000 in grant funding from the Unitarian Universalist ...
By Lyndsay McCabe May 01, 2013
Though SUNY officials have withdrawn their proposal to close Long Island College Hospital, SUNY Downstate still finds the institution to be a waste of money.
By Vickie Moller April 23, 2013
If City Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley and City Council speaker Christine C. Quinn have their way, retailers in New York City will be banned from selling cigarettes to people under 21.
By Debbi Spiegel April 17, 2013
Long Island parents may find their children hearing about the tragedy and find themselves in a difficult discussion.
By Debbi Spiegel April 13, 2013
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By Vickie Moller April 11, 2013
United States District Judge Joseph F. Bianco yesterday sentenced Helene Michel, a resident of Old Brookville, to 12 years in federal prison for $10 million Medicare fraud and HIPAA identity theft.
By Lyndsay McCabe April 06, 2013
A New York judge has ruled that girls of any age can now purchase emergency contraceptives without a prescription.
By Vickie Moller April 02, 2013
NJ Gov. Chris Christie Monday signed legislation into law prohibiting minors under 14 years of age from using spray tanning in tanning facilities and prohibiting minors under 17 years of age from using commercial tanning ...
By Robert Ottone March 31, 2013
Nelson Mandela, in the hospital since Wednesday night, continues to recover in a South African hospital.
By Wendy L March 26, 2013
Preliminary reports indicate Nassau Coliseum is safe for patrons, but asbestos was found in areas frequented by staff. The Coliseum now faces lawsuits from employees over asbestos exposure.
By Christian Abbatecola March 21, 2013
In response to an attempt to regulate sugary drink sizes in NYC, Mississippi has banned cities from attempting similar lawmaking.
By Vickie Moller March 21, 2013
Despite fierce resistance by the beverage industry, Suffolk lawmakers Tuesday night approved three bills, sponsored by Legis. William Spencer (D-Centerport), that will prohibit the sale of energy drinks to kids under 18 at county parks ...
By Robert Ottone March 19, 2013
Mayor Bloomberg continues his agenda of making New York healthier by targeting the sale of cigarettes.
By Carrie B. March 11, 2013
The number of deaths from both prescription drugs and heroin has been rising steadily over the past few years on Long Island.
By Lyndsay McCabe March 11, 2013
New Yorkers can have their cake and drink their large sodas too, as the city's ban on sodas over 16 oz. has been ruled unconstitutional.
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