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FDA recalls 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese, including those sold at Target, Walmart 1m read
Good Samaritan hospital's $500M addition opens with expanded ER, private rooms 3m read
Health experts watching changes in vaccine panel's guidance on hepatitis B 1m read
LI flu cases double, latest sign of rough season 2m read
Crescent Duck Farm slowly rebuilding after devastating avian flu outbreak 3m read
8-year-old earns adult CPR certification after mom saves man's life at bank 2m read
New LI program aims to help first responders cope with PTSD 3m read
Baldwin man meets medical team who 'saved my life' 2m read
NUMC names permanent CEO after nationwide search 3m read
2 Boar's Head brand cheese products being recalled, company says 1m read
After 43-day shutdown, debate continues on health subsidies 4m read
What LIers need to know about the CDC's new statement on autism and vaccines 2m read
City withholding 9/11 toxin data put thousands at risk, FDNY union leader says 2m read
EPA prepares to roll back air pollution standard, as Zeldin remakes agency 6m read
New Northwell Lab to study good and bad of cannabis, other drugs – by watching people get high 5m read
Tiny and mysterious, shrew studied at Stony Brook for clues to brain health 3m read
Health care
Can you use that expired COVID-19 test? It depends. 3m read
Crisis center opening in Hicksville next month to provide alternative to hospital psychiatric ward 4m read
Long Island home care company accused of operating without a license 11m read
Brentwood nursing home employees picket, seeking new contract with increased pay 1m read
Cancer
Breast cancer survivor, diagnosed at age 35, advocates younger screening 2m read
Anonymous donor gives $1M to LI hospital to replace aging equipment 2m read
Breast cancer walk at Jones Beach raises awareness, money 3m read
LI man's breast cancer diagnosis after 9/11 prompts him to share story 4m read
Mental health
Daylight saving time ending: An extra hour of sleep and some concerns 3m read
Suffolk 911 call center to be staffed by social workers 2m read
Festival fundraiser has Greenlawn in a pickle 2m read
NY outlines steps to protect youth from addictive social feeds 2m read
COVID-19
NYS urges nursing homes to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates 2m read
Hochul signs order allowing pharmacies to give COVID shots without doctors' prescriptions 3m read
Hochul to allow COVID shots at pharmacies without doctors' prescriptions 4m read
COVID vaccine chaos avoidable 1m read
Wellness
COVID vaccination rates rose in '24 as LI deaths, hospitalizations fell 4m read
What does NYS Paid Family Leave, FMLA pay on Long Island? 2m read
How LI families are maximizing parental leave with baby 6m read
These LI fusion fitness classes offer one-stop resolution workouts 5m read
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ViewNew flu subvariant 'highly likely' on LI, experts say 2m read
Jury convicts former Glen Cove nursing home aide of assaulting disabled patients 1m read
How 4-year-old LI boy who couldn't breathe was saved by mom, hospital staff 2m read
Polls show NYers concerned about keeping medical coverage 3m read
Roughly 500 home health care companies can operate on Long Island. Is yours on the list?
Number of New Yorkers at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes more than doubles, health officials say 2m read
LI women's health summit promotes education on issues during pregnancy 2m read
Northwell eliminates 'limited number' of jobs 1m read
NYS' doctor discipline chairman retired after questions about his dual role 3m read
How to identify scammers during NY health insurance open enrollment 1m read
What to know about seasonal affective disorder 2m read
Northwell tops list of 11 LI hospitals to receive 'A' grades in patient safety report 2m read
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 3m read
Behind the health insurance policies exasperating LIers — and what to do about them 7m read
LI lagging behind rest of NYS on flu, COVID vaccinations 3m read
Health and business
Northwell tops list of 11 LI hospitals to receive 'A' grades in patient safety report
Leapfrog safety grades looked at 22 metrics to determine the relative patient safety at 23 local hospitals.
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Proposed change in what hemp products can be legally sold could impact LI industry 2m read
Stony Brook, Northwell Health top list of award winners in 2026 Healthgrades specialty treatment rankings 3m read
Turning 26? What you should know about moving to your own health insurance. 3m read
LI Works: Wrap your holiday gifts like a pro
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Trendy Bites: Viral grilled cheese smashburger
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Christmas tree safety tips to avoid a fire
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LI student collaborates with NASA on project
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'Karate Kid' helps Huntington kick off the holiday season
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What to know about AI-powered shopping scams
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Giants GM: '2 wins is not where we want to be right now'
A court officer vanished nearly 2 years ago. His family hasn’t given up hope for his return.
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Bethpage won’t charge PGA to host future events, despite Ryder Cup costing public millions
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Out East: Cut your own Christmas tree at Zuhoski Farms
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