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The virus first appeared in New York in 1999.

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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 

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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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Drug Free Long Island is supplying Narcan, first aid kits and training to the businesses at no cost.

Pilot program offers Narcan training for Massapequa businesses

The two-year study followed 148 players ages 18 to early 40s in recreational leagues in the tristate area, including Long Island.

Study: Amateur soccer players show changes in brain structure

A study will monitor whether eating fresh fruits and vegetables improves the health of those with chronic illnesses living in underserved communities on LI.

Is fresh food the best medicine for some ailments?

"It can be the greatest cantaloupe of all time," said Dr. Bruce Hirsch. "Two or three days later, you're sitting on the toilet."

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

On Long Island and nationwide, health experts are urging people to get a prescription for PrEP, a medication to prevent HIV infections.

Health experts on LI and U.S. call for more use of anti-HIV drug PrEP

The highest numbers of new Nassau HIV cases in 2022 were in Freeport, Hempstead, Hicksville and Westbury. In Suffolk, the most cases came from Bay Shore, Brentwood, Central Islip and Huntington Station, according to a state report.

HIV or AIDS cases on LI up nearly 20% in '22

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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. 

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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