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 April 08, 2014
A Long Island nursing home entertained its residents by hiring a stripper.
By Eric Anderson April 06, 2014
A vegetarian diet may have some significantly negative effects on your health, according to Austrian researchers.
By Christian Abbatecola April 06, 2014
Scientists in Australia have found an antimicrobial peptide capable of targeting and destroying cancer cells.
By Wendy L April 03, 2014
E-cigarettes are claimed to be a safer alternative to traditional cigarette smoking, but they pose a danger to children. Pressure is on for the FDA to have oversight over the products.
By Wendy L April 02, 2014
It's the start of the spring allergy season! Some can soon find relief by simply taking a pill in place of an allergy shot.
By Long Island News & PR March 26, 2014
Places 1st in State for Health Factors.
By Sharon Lindell March 24, 2014
As the weather gets warmer, many of us need to start working off our winter fat. Check out our tips for staying in shape or getting in shape.
By Christian Abbatecola March 20, 2014
IBM’s artificially intelligent supercomputer will help tailor unique treatments to individual cancer patients.
By Christian Abbatecola March 19, 2014
A national youth organization is promoting smoking cessation among kids and teens.
By Wendy L March 17, 2014
After CVS announced it would stop the sale of tobacco products at its stores, the pressure is on for other retailers to follow suit. A group of 28 U.S. attorneys generals are urging stores like ...
By Sharon Lindell March 14, 2014
St. Patrick's Day is known for having fun and drinking, but no one should be put in danger. Be smart and follow a few basic rules to stay safe this weekend.
By Wendy L March 12, 2014
Patients at a Long Island hospital being treated for diabetes may now be at risk of hepatitis and HIV.
By Long Island News & PR March 12, 2014
Kids Who Try E-Cigs are 7x More Likely To Eventually Smoke Normal Cigarettes.
By Wendy L March 07, 2014
The next time you think about gulping down a can of soda, sweet beverage or munching away at sugary food, think again! The World Health Organization has new draft guidelines for sugar intake.
By Long Island News & PR March 04, 2014
Check Your Smoke & CO Detector Batteries When Changing Clocks on Sunday, March 9, 2014.
By Long Island News & PR March 03, 2014
Zohydro ER, a painkiller that is 10x stronger than Vicodin, hit market this weekend without protections that prevent abusers from crushing pills and then snorting or injecting powder.
By Wendy L February 28, 2014
The next time you're at the doctor's office be watchful of what the stethoscope touched before it goes on your skin. The medical tool has been found to be lurking with loads of bacteria.
By Long Island News & PR February 27, 2014
Common Redpolls with Salmonella Frequented Bird Feeders across 13 Counties in 2013.
By Christian Abbatecola February 27, 2014
An FDA proposal to change nutrition labels would make calorie counts more prominent and require packages to more accurately reflect serving sizes.
By Christian Abbatecola February 23, 2014
A manager was found in the basement of a Huntington Station restaurant and soon pronounced dead on Saturday evening.