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CT scan radiation may eventually cause up to 5% of new cancers, study says
Local experts said patients should be aware of the radiation risks of CT scans but not shy away from the technology, which can be lifesaving.
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5 years after pandemic, majority of NYers feel more isolated, poll finds2m read
Stony Brook workers say employee parking should be free4m read
Nassau using bait to stop spread of rabies virus in animals1m read
Shellfishing still suspended in Port Jefferson Harbor1m read
East End Disability Associates aim to help the region's underserved Latino population3m read
West Islip neighbors sue hospital, claim construction there has caused $10M in damage to their homes10m read
RFK Jr. says 'highly likely' Lyme disease came from Plum Island. Why scientists say it's impossible.6m read
Staff cuts to WTC Health Program bring anger, frustration, anxiety 4m read
Poll: Alcohol-cancer risk would prompt cutback on drinking2m read
Gov. Hochul proposing way to gain control of NUMC board, sources say2m read
Hofstra/Northwell's medical school receives top research ranking1m read
Medicaid cuts causing concerns among LI's nonprofits2m read
Democrats ask what happened to NYU Langone's $3B plan at NCC4m read
Senators, 9/11 advocates condemn WTC Health Program cuts2m read
WTC health program leader's firing reversed after uproar, NY pols say2m read
Cuts include 16 jobs at WTC Health Program3m read
Health care
Inability to pay for or access 'quality healthcare' rises, study finds2m read
Coram woman arrested for allegedly forging childhood vaccine records for Suffolk students2m read
Big Medicaid cuts could hit hard on LI3m read
$300 million in federal cuts to affect LI health departments1m read
Cancer
Report: Cancer risk for women under 65 higher than men in same age group3m read
More doctors recommending physical activity for LI cancer patients5m read
U.S. surgeon general calls for update to alcohol warning labels to include cancer risk3m read
FDNY union leaders call for restoration of WTC health funding3m read
Mental health
Wellness center offers first responders light to those caught in a dark 'tunnel'2m read
Putting down the smartphone will boost happiness, study says2m read
Hicksville nonprofit gets $500K grant for veterans' mental health services1m read
Hochul seeks to expand mental health laws to curb subway violence2m read
COVID-19
NY, multistate group sue feds over millions in education funds2m read
5 years after COVID, East Meadow pastor reflects on lung transplant, long recovery4m read
Baldwin man charged in $122M bribery scheme1m read
3 LIers among 7 charged in $650M COVID fraud scheme1m read
Wellness
COVID vaccination rates rose in '24 as LI deaths, hospitalizations fell4m read
What does NYS Paid Family Leave, FMLA pay on Long Island?2m read
How LI families are maximizing parental leave with baby6m read
These LI fusion fitness classes offer one-stop resolution workouts5m read
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Report: Health care worker shortage could grow under Trump deportation plan3m read
Study: Bobcats in New York State exposed to avian flu; some survived2m read
NUMC's battle to recoup over $1B from NY reaches federal level2m read
What to know about bird flu and the risk to cats on LI3m read
Sexual abuse judgments against former Merrick pediatrician total $1.6 billion2m read
Schumer: Republicans in Congress split on Medicaid cuts2m read
A knife nicked his hand. Then tetanus sent this Selden teen to the hospital for 6 weeks.3m read
Roslyn hospital only one in NYS to win top nursing award1m read
Painting with snails, scuba diving for lures and more: 4 Long Islanders and their unconventional hobbies6m read
USDA cuts affect Long Island Cares, Island Harvest3m read
Federal cuts causing chaos among LI health care nonprofits, leaders say 3m read
Bill banning 'forever chemicals' in menstrual products passed by NYS Legislature2m 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 for3m read
Behind the health insurance policies exasperating LIers — and what to do about them7m read
LI lagging behind rest of NYS on flu, COVID vaccinations3m read
Health and business
Stony Brook workers say employee parking should be free
Parking might seem like "small potatoes," said one expert, but it's still a major labor issue.
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Roslyn hospital only one in NYS to win top nursing award1m read
FDA: Coffee creamer recall in NY, more than 12 other states