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Vaccination against flu urged by officials in wake of record number of pediatric flu fatalities last year2m read
A Q&A with new Northwell Health CEO Dr. John D'Angelo4m read
New women's cancer center set to open in Nassau2m read
Old lead pipes connect thousands of LI homes, database shows7m read
State investigates case of possible rare mosquito-borne virus in LI woman2m read
Suffolk County reports 10th rabid raccoon1m read
Parents, advocates give mixed reviews to Trump's advice to pregnant women about Tylenol3m read
Tombstones on the Mall: LI moms who lost children to drugs head to D.C.2m read
What to know about the White House's Tylenol and autism announcement2m read
Trump administration set to tie Tylenol to autism risk, officials say3m read
Catholic Health opens new ambulatory center in Nassau2m read
LI town, city health insurance premium costs spike to $341.3 million6m read
Festival fundraiser has Greenlawn in a pickle2m read
SBU-led study finds wildfire smoke could lead to tens of thousands of deaths2m read
Wegovy pills as effective as injections for weight loss in trial2m read
Vaccine advisers change COVID-19 shot guidance2m read
Health care
NYU Langone opens ambulatory center in Commack1m read
Stony Brook named top hospital for pediatric care in New York2m read
$100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications: What to know4m read
Physician assistants at LIJ Medical Center demand pay hike, first contract with Northwell3m read
Cancer
Chalk murals support children with cancer2m read
Report: Half of worldwide cancer deaths preventable2m read
LI doctors discuss how to reduce the odds of getting prostate cancer2m read
CT scan radiation may eventually cause up to 5% of new cancers, study says2m read
Mental health
NY outlines steps to protect youth from addictive social feeds2m read
Manhattan prosecutors push accused CEO killer to decide on psych defense1m read
$500G in proposed federal funding to fight police suicides1m read
Bellmore Chief Steve Marsar, expert in peer support for colleagues, retires from FDNY3m read
COVID-19
Hochul signs order allowing pharmacies to give COVID shots without doctors' prescriptions3m read
Hochul to allow COVID shots at pharmacies without doctors' prescriptions4m read
COVID vaccine chaos avoidable1m read
COVID-19 vaccine: LI pharmacists await guidance from federal panel, NY health officials2m 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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Search Newsday's database to find a top-ranked doctor near you and get tips on choosing the right health care provider.
ViewBoard: Don't let surgeon accused of performing unnecessary surgeries continue treating3m read
NYS joins Northeast vaccine coalition as fed panel limits combined measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox shot for young children3m read
How Bethpage Black will provide medical care for 250,000 fans expected at the Ryder Cup2m read
LI councilwoman sues surgeon, alleges stents collapsed after being implanted without her consent, records show8m read
Schumer proposes $2.2B for veterans affairs department3m read
Hundreds at Jones Beach honor those lost to overdoses at walk against heroin2m read
State to drop 450,000 from health plan after federal cuts1m read
COVID-19 vaccine cost to be covered by state's largest health insurers2m read
Latest West Nile virus cases in Huntington, Babylon towns bring Suffolk total to 31m read
More Americans testing positive for fentanyl in workplace drug tests, report finds2m read
FDNY adds 39 more names of personnel who died of 9/11-related illnesses2m read
9/11 responders, advocates seek funding fix in D.C.2m 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 named top hospital for pediatric care in New York2m read
$100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications: What to know4m read
Catholic Health opens new ambulatory center in Nassau2m read
