Health

Northwell Health Faces Lawsuit Over Patient's Death

Decedent's mother alleges negligence, lack of consent, and disability discrimination in 41-day hospital stay

FDA Recalls Popular Easter Candy Due to Undeclared Allergens

Premium Food Jordan Almonds pulled from shelves in New York and New Jersey

Seven Hospitalized After Carbon Monoxide Leak In Valley Stream

Broken water heater vent caused dangerous gas buildup in illegally subdivided home

Cindy McCain to Step Down as Head of World Food Programme

Longtime executive cites health concerns after suffering mild stroke in 2025.

Free Introductory Class Teaches Adults 50+ To Use ChatGPT As Personal Health Assistant

Leading Edge AIvatars offers live, instructor-led 2-hour online course to empower people to take charge of their healthcare.

New York Legislation Aims to Address CDPAP Transition Fallout

A $50 million stabilization pool proposed to smooth disparities in Medicaid reimbursement rates for high-need home care services.

New York Home Care Workers Rally for Medicaid Reform

Advocates push to remove Medicaid long-term care from private insurers, save state $3 billion annually

DEWEL's Herbal Flea & Tick Collar Ends Monthly Chemical Treatments

Plant-based 8-month flea and tick protection, safe and effective for all dog breeds, available at DEWELPRO.com

1 in 5 Private Wells Contaminated in Jamestown, NY

Homeowners risk thousands in preventable repairs without proper well maintenance, McCandless Well Drilling reports

Critics Misunderstand Benefits of Marijuana Legalization

Legalization has been a success, despite some ongoing criticisms

Save the Michaels closes Lockport recovery center after loss of funding

The addiction services provider says it lost state contracts "without any notice"

Letter Urges NY to Tax Nicotine Pouches Like Other Tobacco Products

Editor argues nicotine pouches are not approved for smoking cessation and appeal to youth.

RFK Jr. Pushes Medical Schools to Teach More Nutrition

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. argues doctors are undertrained in nutrition, a view held by many physicians.

New Hyde Park Health System Partners with Instacart to Expand Healthy Food Access

Northwell Health's innovative program aims to address food insecurity among underserved patients, including pregnant women.

Energy Drinks Offer More Than Just Caffeine

Ingredients like vitamins, plant extracts, and amino acids are common in energy drinks, but their benefits are unclear.