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Local vets are not seeing cases of the respiratory infection here yet but they are monitoring for it. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'If we can prevent this somehow it would be good'

A death at The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Nesconset led to a high-level citation by state health officials. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'Things were extremely bad'

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday politics reporter Candice Ferrette talk about the renewed push for EpiPens in police cruisers.

'Cost is always a factor'

Mental health issues made up 15% of pregnancy-related deaths in New York in 2018, the state Department of Health said. Mental health conditions are the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths according to the CDC. NewsdayTV's Tiffany Cusaac-Smith reports.

Mental health issues that arise postpartum 

Some districts are following the health departments' recommendations, while others have rescinded such policies after either threats of legal action or contact from parents, attorneys said.

State investigating clinic's vaccination records beyond COVID, official says

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"Long term, 20 years down the line, we are still going to see a higher burden of cirrhosis, of liver cancer and that's all from increased alcohol use now," said Dr. Allison Kwong, a hepatologist and researcher at Stanford University.

Liver disease surge fueled by pandemic drinking, doctors warn

Parents may be asked to provide test results from blood samples that indicate whether their children were immunized.

Schools warned not to accept vaccination records from COVID fraud practice

Symptoms of salmonella illness can take 2-3 days after consumption to appear, and include severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, high fever and "very rarely" bloodstream infections.

Nationwide salmonella outbreak in some cantaloupe with 1-3 NY cases

A survey of 400 mental health providers on insurance companies' directories found 86% of calls seeking mental health services did not result in getting care.

State health insurers failing to provide adequate mental health coverage, AG says

Lab-confirmed influenza cases have been steadily ticking up across the state, with an increase of 34% outside of New York City.

As NY flu cases rise, unvaxxed health workers ordered to wear masks 

Manischewitz said the dark chocolate coins may contain milk, which could cause an allergic reaction among those sensitive to dairy.

Recall issued for Hanukkah candy coins sold as dark chocolate

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Beth Gary, 35, of Rockville Centre, has a gene mutation that puts her at higher risk of cancer. As a precaution, she had her breasts and ovaries surgically removed. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I want to make sure I'm here for as long as possible'

Thousands, including Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr., a pancreatic cancer survivor, attended the Lustgarten Foundation's annual walk at Jones Beach for cancer research. About $800,000 was expected to be raised. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I feel fortunate to be here,' Suffolk sheriff says at pancreatic cancer walk

The nonprofit group The Basic Six offers free makeup sessions with six easy steps for cancer survivors.

'Our goal is to help every woman going through cancer'

Nationwide and on Long Island, we have seen a general decrease in HIV/AIDS diagnoses, but it isn't equal among different races and ethnicities. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'I'm invincible, it can't happen to me'

Suffolk County leads the nation in meat allergy cases that are caused by tick bites. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

Suffolk leads nation in tick-caused meat allergy syndrome 

While the virus is here on the island, the risk of transmission to humans is low according to doctors. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

The virus first appeared in New York in 1999.

After facing challenges getting gender affirming care as legislation makes it difficult in many states, members of LI's trans community are finding treatment at Northwell Health's Center for Transgender Care in New Hyde Park. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Exciting and amazing to access care on Long Island'

The FDA approved the nation's first over-the-counter contraceptive. Opill, the once-a-day pill will be sold without a prescription, making it the first medication to be moved out from behind the pharmacy counter.

FDA approves Opill, first over-the-counter birth control pill

Drastic cutbacks in prescription opioids in an effort to curb the abuse have left patients who need perscriptions at a disadvantage, often having a hard time finding the medications. 

Patients suffering with pain have hard time finding prescription opioids

Comedian John Ziegler and musician Richie Cannata, both cancer survivors, shared their stories before an audience of about 1,200 fellow survivors at Northwell Health's annual Don Monti Cancer Survivors Day celebration at the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center in Lake Success. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

Uplifting experience at Don Monti Cancer Survivors Day

Jasmine Miller of Holtsville, who loved spending time at the beach and pools, was shocked to learn that the growth on her heel was melanoma. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Skin cancer danger: "My whole world was like, 'Wait ... what?' ''

Ticks, carriers of Lyme disease and other pathogens, are a growing problem on Long Island. Take a look at what researchers are doing to raise awareness. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

Ticked off! Problem's getting worse on LI

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