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

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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.

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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. 

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Frustrated Long Islanders found their vaccine appointments canceled for lack of supply, and some pharmacies have been unable to obtain doses from wholesalers.

Delays in new vaccine rollout at some nursing homes, pharmacies, MD offices

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The new nonprofit aims to empower cancer survivors and give them a sense of fulfillment by offering free makeup services at a Locust Valley hair salon.

'The Basic Six': Mini makeup sessions for cancer survivors

A retired FDNY firefighter's death Saturday marked the department's 343rd related to work at and around Ground Zero, the same number of department personnel to die on 9/11.

FDNY union: Re-up federal 9/11-illness funding

Long Island COVID-19 hospitalizations have more than quadrupled since early July, but the rate of increase has slowed, and numbers remain below this time last year.

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"Nobody wants these patients," said one doctor. "They've become like hot potatoes."

LI patients say they're bedridden, 'tossed aside,' after doctors abandon them over opioids

Kumo Sushi & Steakhouse announced the closing in a Facebook post.

Stony Brook restaurant where diners fell ill to close

While school leaders noted their readiness to pivot in case of outbreaks, much of the guidance once in place during the height of the pandemic no longer exists. Here's what you need to know.

Now that schools are back in session, what if my child gets COVID?

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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.

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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. 

Lawmakers want Long Islanders to share the message that fentanyl is deadly and are pushing for longer treatment options. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports. 

'Need this to stop': Family members who lost loved ones to fentanyl plead for change

State database shows 1,400 products with likely carcinogen over the permitted levels. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

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Tyler Gomez, 15, of Selden, will appear in the Netflix documentary "Emergency NYC." The teen underwent a lifesaving kidney transplant, with his father as the donor. Newsday's Steve Langford reports. 

Netflix's 'Emergency NYC' to cover story of Selden teen who got kidney donated from dad

A boom in legal online sports betting is fueling a rise in gambling addiction on Long Island, particularly among young men, experts say. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Malverne man says he lost more than $200,000 using betting apps

A lot has changed in the three years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. For those who lost loved ones and for those who have lingering effects from the virus, life seems to have stood still. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

COVID on LI: Three years later 

6 year-old Laney McGowan from Sayville returned home Thursday from a stay in the hospital since just before Christmas. McGowan has Dravet Syndrome, a severe form of genetic epilepsy with symptoms that include seizures and developmental delays.

6-year-old returns home from the hospital for first time since before Christmas

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