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 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.
By Lyndsay McCabe March 11, 2013
As of Tuesday, non-diet sodas over 16 oz. will be illegal to serve in the city, and customers drinking coffee may find themselves making their own drinks.
By Christian Abbatecola March 10, 2013
A New York pharmacist stole nearly $93.5k from Medicaid over the course of two years.
By Robert Ottone March 06, 2013
President Hugo Chavez has lost his battle with an as-yet unknown form of cancer.
By Allison Gayne March 06, 2013
Long Island Cruizin’ For A Cure is pleased to announce Winthrop-University Hospital as the newest partner to participate in the not-for-profit organization's September car show designed to promote prostate cancer awareness and early detection.
By Lyndsay McCabe March 05, 2013
In a recent study, 28 out of 70 samples of drinking water were found to contain traces of pharmaceutical drugs.
By Robert Ottone March 04, 2013
A child born with the virus that causes AIDS has apparently been cured in Mississippi.
By Robert Ottone March 03, 2013
After backroom discussions with former brother-in-law Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Governor Cuomo has put a halt on New York's fracking plans.