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 July 25, 2016
Suffolk County Health Services (SCDHS) Commissioner James L. Tomarken announced today that five mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus.
By Long Island News & PR July 25, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that new ventilation requirements to protect workers and customers in nail salons statewide will go into effect this October.
By Long Island News & PR July 25, 2016
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory, which is in effect from 11 am to 6 pm EDT on Monday. Pets should be kept indoors during this time.
By Long Island News & PR July 24, 2016
NYSDOH is urging New Yorkers to take precautions against excessive heat and high temperatures this weekend by going to cooling centers around the state.
By Long Island News & PR July 23, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation that eliminates sales tax on feminine hygiene products.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
Recent sampling performed by SUNY Stony Brook has confirmed new cyanobacteria blooms in Sagaponack Pond, Kellis Pond and Stony Brook Duck Pond.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
US EPA has identified two chemicals known as PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) and PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) as emerging contaminants.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
Rising temperatures and upcoming heat waves can create a dangerous environment for the residents and visitors of Nassau County.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
The Long Island Against Trafficking Coalition (LIAT) will host its 6th annual FreedomFit at the Holtsville Park & Ecology Center on Saturday August 13th, 2016, from 9am-12pm.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
The beach closure issued on July 18, 2016, for Grantland Beach in Strongs Neck has been lifted, as as for Tanner Park Beach in Copiague and Venetian Shores Beach in Lindenhurst.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard A. Zucker today announced the establishment of a multidisciplinary NYS Antimicrobial Resistance Prevention & Control Task Force.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
Governor Cuomo signed "Peter Falk's Law," legislation that requires guidelines for end of life notices and visitation rights regarding incapacitated individuals subject of legal guardianship proceedings.
By Long Island News & PR July 21, 2016
An Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long Island and New York City Metro areas is in effect for Friday, July 22, 2016.
By Long Island News & PR July 21, 2016
The beach closure issued on July 14, 2016, for Lake Ronkonkoma in the Town of Islip has been lifted. Some other closures remain in place.
By Long Island News & PR July 21, 2016
Even if you throw your salt shaker away, you may still be taking in a lot of sodium — especially if you eat processed or prepared foods.
By Long Island News & PR July 21, 2016
If weather permits, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works will treat sections of the following communities as part of its ongoing effort to control adult mosquitoes.
By Long Island News & PR July 20, 2016
The House of Representatives voted by unanimous consent to pass legislation that will authorize a dental insurance program for military veterans and eligible family members.
By Long Island News & PR July 20, 2016
If weather permits, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works will treat sections of the following communities as part of its ongoing effort to control adult mosquitoes.
By Long Island News & PR July 19, 2016
NYSDOH today announced that final regulations protecting against Legionella in every cooling tower, and all general hospitals and residential healthcare facilities.
By Long Island News & PR July 19, 2016
Tanner Park Beach in Copiague and Venetian Shores Beach in Lindenhurst are closed to swimming due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria.