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Feral cat in Nassau found to have rabies, the second case in the county this year

Even though the rabies cases are primarily in wild animals, they can encounter domestic animals and potentially spread the virus.

Pregnant nurse alleges Northwell forced her to stop working

Only in NewsdayFor 20 years, LI couple has walked to remember a daughter and help stop suicides

Largest gift in hospital's history pledged to its neonatal unit in 'historic milestone'

86-unit assisted-living facility in Suffolk moves forward with tax breaks

Meat products shipped to LI among 1.5M pounds recalled

Only in NewsdayPerson with measles at Nassau medical offices raises new questions

Smartphones and teens at night: Not a good recipe for sleep

NUMC names new chair of medicine as hospital turnaround era nears new phase

Grocery chain recalls gelato product

'Fight the good fight': Breast cancer walk draws thousands to Jones Beach

Second measles case of the year confirmed in Nassau County

Only in Newsday'He's still getting away with it': Ex-doc hasn't paid a dime of $1.6B in sex abuse judgments

Only in NewsdayPost pandemic, LI health systems boosting efforts to reduce staff burnout

Pope Leo's cancer diagnosis: What to know about pulmonary adenocarcinoma

Amazon brand acetaminophen recalled over discoloration, company says

Toxic 'forever chemicals' found in 13 LI waters, survey finds

Health care

Cold fish product recalled for possible listeria contamination

Measles spike spurs Hochul to declare state disaster emergency

NYS joins lawsuit challenging rollback of childhood vaccines

Only in NewsdayDisease screening can save newborns' lives. New treatments may save many more.

Cancer

Walk focuses on cancer awareness among South Asians on LI

Pediatrician bakes her way into foundation's fight against pancreatic cancer

Over 500 teams battle in beach volleyball to raise money for children with cancer, special needs

Northwell's new $6M radiology suite at LIJ to target cancer care

Mental health

Researchers at SBU edge closer to new treatment for OCD

Crowds are doing 2,222 pull-ups this weekend to raise awareness for veterans suicide

LI teen ruled competent to stand trial on charges of killing ex-girlfriend

First in Newsday9/11 poll finds most surveyed changed forever by attacks

COVID-19

Nassau tax preparer gets 4-year sentence in COVID fraud scheme

EDITORIALSGet your shots, despite troubling silence

CATHY YOUNGVendetta against Fauci is a disgrace

First in NewsdayLI man sentenced to 2½ years in prison for scheme to steal $3M in COVID relief

Wellness

How LI families are maximizing parental leave with baby

Only in NewsdayCOVID vaccination rates rose in '24 as LI deaths, hospitalizations fell

What does NYS Paid Family Leave, FMLA pay on Long Island?

These LI fusion fitness classes offer one-stop resolution workouts

What to know about Pope Leo XIV's diagnosis

Health leaders urge flu shots, but fewer are getting them

Newsday InvestigatesLI employers stole nearly $4M from their workers last year. Nearly 40% came from home healthcare.

More than 200 LI schools exceeded NYS limit for lead, report finds

New NYS law to require workplaces to stock drug overdose medication

LI health system opens 5 new operating room suites

North Shore Towers sees 2 Legionnaires' cases

Thousands walk at Jones Beach for pancreatic cancer research

Two Kings Park residents and their dogs exposed to rabid raccoons

Newsday InvestigatesAs LI hospitals buy up old department stores, taxpayers shoulder heavier burden

Ketamine under scrutiny amid Cornell fraternity allegations

Only in NewsdayAs rabies spreads in LI raccoons, workers respond with vaccine bait

Health Favorites

Memorial Sloan Kettering and Anthem strike deal on reimbursement rates

The two sides said they reached a new multiyear agreement providing Anthem members with continued access to care.

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'Holiday heart syndrome' and other New Year's Eve hazards to watch out for

Only in NewsdayBehind the health insurance policies exasperating LIers — and what to do about them

Only in NewsdayLI lagging behind rest of NYS on flu, COVID vaccinations

Health and business

86-unit assisted-living facility in Suffolk moves forward with tax breaks

The $112 million project received final approval from the Suffolk County IDA on Thursday.

MORE ON THIS TOPICPlans for 86-unit assisted living center on LI revived

Meat products shipped to LI among 1.5M pounds recalled

Amazon brand acetaminophen recalled over discoloration, company says

LI health system opens 5 new operating room suites

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