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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 Eric Anderson December 27, 2013
Classes will start in 2014.
By Wendy L December 24, 2013
Individuals still have today to sign up for health care coverage under Obamacare to begin on Jan. 1. The deadline was extended from Dec. 23 to Dec. 24.
By Wendy L December 23, 2013
Under the Affordable Care Act, or ObamaCare, everyone is required to have health care coverage in 2014, and the deadline is today if you want coverage to begin on Jan.1.
By Joe Randazzo December 21, 2013
The vote to ban e-cigarettes in bars, restaurants, and city parks was passed by a 43 to 8 decision.
By Wendy L December 13, 2013
The crackdown on physicians illegal prescribing drugs continues. The latest case involves a doctor practicing in East Islip.
By Sharon Lindell December 07, 2013
Even though the holiday season is meant to be a joyous time, one might fall into a slump which is known as the holiday blues. Remember to take time for yourself and not stress this ...
By Wendy L December 06, 2013
The holidays are just around the corner and the last thing you need is getting sick. The flu season is approaching its peak, so get a flu shot now!
By Vickie Moller December 03, 2013
The White House today launched an offensive campaign touting the benefits of its ailing health care law.
By Joe Randazzo December 01, 2013
The Healthcare.gov Progress and Performance Report says the site will be able to support 800,000 users a day.
By Chelsea Triola November 28, 2013
After everyone has had a chance to enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner, one question remains - what do we do with all of these leftovers?
By Wendy L November 28, 2013
The highly contagious respiratory illness, Pertussis, hit Northport High School. The Suffolk County Department of Health confirmed the case and issued a notice on what symptoms to look for and what to do if you've ...
By Joe Randazzo November 23, 2013
More than 6.4 million children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD. Some experts question the validity of these claims.
By Wendy L November 22, 2013
Get ready for another measure that will make it harder for young adults to purchase cigarettes!
By Joe Randazzo November 21, 2013
Health officials believe the Babylon resident came down with Dengue after a mosquito that previously bit an infected traveler bit him.
By Christian Abbatecola November 19, 2013
135 additional Long Island locations have been added to a state list of potentially polluted areas.
By Wendy L November 15, 2013
Home heating cost and repairs during the winter season can be costly. Find out if you are eligible for federally-funded heating assistance through HEAP. Enrollment begins Nov. 18.
By Sandra Stelmach November 14, 2013
Whether you’re a novice or an old pro, you’ll surely be giving thanks for these tips for preparing and carving turkey easily this Thanksgiving!
By Joe Randazzo November 07, 2013
After a judge’s ruling to keep the hospital open in August, SUNY Downstate is once again threatening to shut the Long Island College Hospital down.
By Vickie Moller October 29, 2013
Contrary to President Obama's pledge that people who like their health care plans would be able to keep them under the new Affordable Care Act, more than two million Americans have been told they cannot ...
By Joe Randazzo October 27, 2013
Brett Favre is one of many former NFL players possibly suffering from CTE -a disease spawned from taking too many hits to the head.
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