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Coalition looks to protect long-term care program in New York

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Study bolsters evidence that severe obesity increasing in young US kids

Posted on December 18, 2023

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The Supreme Court will rule on limits on a commonly used abortion medication

Posted on December 13, 2023

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Two gene therapies for sickle cell disease approved in US

Posted on December 8, 2023

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Bronx Times

Touchdown! Jets’ star Garrett Wilson tosses pigskin around at Bronx YMCA

Advocates carry the banner at the 32nd Out of the Darkness World AIDS Day candlelight vigil.

Gay City News

Advocates brave the rain at 32nd Out of the Darkness vigil on World AIDS Day

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Remarkable Aaron Rodgers recovery sets new standard for players with Achilles tears | Analysis

Posted on December 2, 2023

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's offices in Long Island City, Queens. The department recently released its 2022 HIV surveillance report.

Gay City News

NYC sees uptick in estimated new HIV infections among men who have sex with men

Village Apothecary receives a City Council citation from Councilmember Erik Bottcher of Manhattan.

Gay City News

Village Apothecary, independent pharmacy specializing in HIV, turns 40

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The flu is soaring in seven US states and rising in others, health officials say

Posted on November 18, 2023

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Brooklyn Paper

With youth mental health on ‘clear downward trajectory,’ city launches free virtual mental health platform for teens

The intersex awareness legislation was led in the upper chamber by out gay State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal.

Gay City News

Hochul signs intersex education and awareness bill

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Man receives the first eye transplant plus a new face. It’s a step toward one day restoring sight

Posted on November 9, 2023

The MetroPlusHealth executive team celebrated open enrollment of its Gold Plan at its headquarters in Lower Manhattan on Nov.2, 2023.

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MetroPlusHealth opens enrollment of its Gold Health Plan

Posted on November 3, 2023

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Fall back: How daylight saving time can seriously affect your health

Posted on November 3, 2023

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SEE IT: Hero cop in Manhattan weeps after daring rescue of suicidal man from Riverside Drive overpass

Posted on October 25, 2023

A banner promotes a PrEP awareness campaign targeting transgender and gender non-conforming individuals.

Gay City News

New PrEP awareness campaign targets trans and gender non-conforming New Yorkers

NY: CaringKind Alzheimer’s Walk

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CaringKind holds 35th annual walk for Alzheimer’s in Central Park

Posted on October 23, 2023

Bronx Times

Tour de Bronx, New York state’s biggest free cycling event, returns for 29th annual bike ride

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Are 3D mammograms better than standard imaging? A diverse study aims to find out

Posted on October 17, 2023

Business

Major US pharmacy chain Rite Aid files for bankruptcy

Posted on October 16, 2023

Bronx Times

SAGE Center Bronx provides safe environment for borough’s LGBTQ+ elders

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Op-ed | NYC moms and dads: Follow these safe sleep tips for your infants

Posted on October 12, 2023

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Bronx Times

New breast cancer center at Montefiore Einstein to provide all services under one roof

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Brooklyn Paper

Breast cancer survivors celebrate life at Maimonides’ 10th annual Pink Runway

Dr. Nina D'Abreo demystifies breast cancer for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Brooklyn Paper

Demystifying breast cancer risks, diagnosis and treatment with Dr. Nina D’Abreo of NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn

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QNS

NewYork-Presbyterian Queens doctor shares advice on how to spot early signs of breast cancer

Sandy Motie, 36, is pictured on her first day of chemotherapy in 2022 (left) and her last day of chemotherapy in October 2023 (right).

Bronx Times

One year later: One Bronx woman’s breast cancer recovery

NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, which will provide virtual abortion care.

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City’s hospital system launches telehealth program for abortion care

Posted on October 2, 2023

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Brooklyn’s Woodhull Hospital evacuated after massive storm-related power outage

Posted on September 30, 2023

Health

What to know as fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway

Posted on September 30, 2023

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QNS

COVID-19: Four free at-home tests available to order again as Queens neighborhoods battle infection spike

Three bottles in a row of the drug Naloxone

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Health Department recommends all New Yorkers carry naloxone as city sees record number of overdose deaths

Posted on September 25, 2023

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Michael J. Fox receives 2023 Elevate Prize Catalyst Award at Clinton Global Initiative

Posted on September 20, 2023

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QNS

Ryan Seacrest Foundation opens broadcast studio inside Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park

The Food and Drug Administration's updated policy allows more men who have sex with men to donate blood.

Gay City News

Blood banks call on LGBTQ people to donate amid shortages

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New COVID-19 vaccine will be available for New Yorkers by end of week: Governor Hochul

Posted on September 13, 2023

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9/11 families urge City to release data on long-term health impacts stemming from World Trade Center attack

Posted on September 11, 2023

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US approves updated COVID vaccines to rev up protection this fall

Posted on September 11, 2023

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Brooklyn family sues Peloton after exercise bike topples over and kills man in freak accident

Posted on September 8, 2023

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Bronx Times

Bronxites come together for International Overdose Awareness Day, call for remembrance and action

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Brooklyn Paper

That bites!: City to spray mosquito-killing pesticides in parts of southern Brooklyn Sept. 5

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Demonstrators arrested protesting federal prosecutor weighing shutdown of overdose prevention centers

Posted on August 31, 2023

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Hochul, Vasan warn New Yorkers to take precautions against new COVID variant

Posted on August 29, 2023

Health

City launches campaign to promote vaccines for students ahead of new school year

Posted on August 21, 2023

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Business

NYC Sheriff targets unregulated ‘half-baked goods’ infused with cannabis

Posted on August 19, 2023

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Bronx Times

Co-op City, Edenwald lead NYC in COVID-19 hospitalizations as cases rise

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NYC carriage horse dies of colic in Midtown stable, reigniting controversy

Posted on August 17, 2023

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Op-ed: Supporting local businesses is key to strengthening the Bronx

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Wells Fargo opens first Queens branch in Little Neck

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Serving up hope: Local leaders and orgs give back with turkey giveaways ahead of Thanksgiving

Advocates carry the banner at the 32nd Out of the Darkness World AIDS Day candlelight vigil in 2023.

World AIDS Day events planned in New York City