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Karla Waldron, executive director of Mondays Cancer Care, received her breast cancer diagnosis after spending her whole career in the cancer community.

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Rori Zura was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at the age of 33. Today, she helps others as a cancer exercise specialist. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Movement is a form of medicine'

Mike Landsberg of Plainview is the executive chef and co-owner of Jackson Hall in East Islip. As a male breast cancer survivor he's made it his mission to help and raise awareness. NewsdayTV's Geoff Bansen reports.

'When you get that call, or you get that letter, everything stops'

According to a Newsday analysis, Long Island's highest-paid nonprofit employees work in the healthcare industry. Newsday investigative reporter Joshua Solomon explains.

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The convergence of this natural life transition and career, which can leave women vulnerable to ageism and sexism, puts them in a dilemma, experts say.

'Suffering in silence': How LI women cope with work demands during menopause

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Infectious disease experts are concerned about the steady decline in the number of adults and children getting influenza vaccinations.

Northwell: Flu season could peak just before Thanksgiving

Interest in hormone treatment, which can involve a combination of estrogen and progestin via pill, transdermal patch, gel, spray and vaginal cream, has soared. Here's why.

Is hormone therapy right for you? LI doctors and their patients weigh in on menopause treatment

From fertility issues to menopause side effects, the concerns that come with a diagnosis can look different depending on when in a woman's life it occurs.

'Life-altering at any age': LI women at different life stages react to breast cancer diagnosis

Letteece Fairley finally agreed to a mastectomy in September to remove a tumor, fearing she might not survive without the surgery.

After 3 years of hesitating, LI woman, 86, conquers her fear and gets treated for cancer

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

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

The health system said it is committed to addressing workplace concerns "fairly and appropriately."

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According a new report from the Rockefeller Institute there are nearly 13,000 service lines identified in the county so far. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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The 33rd annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk raised funds for research and supportive programming for cancer patients and their families.

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The 91-year-old former pediatrician transferred a home into his wife's name days before a law made assets of accused sexual abusers vulnerable. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger has more.

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Ken George, of North Babylon, who helped with rescue efforts at Ground Zero, is one of many first responders still dealing with a variety of ailments related to the attacks. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Many workers are struggling to get money they are owed years after state and federal investigations found their employers liable. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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In Nassau County, about 4.5% of outlets tested were positive, similar to Suffolk's rate of 4.6%. Newsday Albany reporter Keshia Clukey has more.

'There were a few school districts that stood out'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed speaks with Newsday reporter David Olson and Stony Brook Children's Hospital's Dr. Sharon Nachman about the issue of vaccine fraud.

'There likely are others'

The verdict is the second $5.5 million judgment against Townhouse Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing this year.

'This has to stop'

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