Mayor de Blasio Announces New York City’s Recovery Agenda From Harlem To Hollis
Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio released New York City’s recovery agenda, focusing on public health and social justice. Continue reading
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan Launches Live Streaming Service For Parents And Loved Ones
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan today announced the launch of a live streaming service, NicView, that allows parents, family, and friends 24/7 video access to infants in the NICU, Mother-Baby, and Labor units.Continue reading
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Teens And children Across The U.S. Get Inconsistent Treatment For Mental Illness, Study Finds
As more and more children continue to struggle with their mental health, recent studies have pointed to risk factors associated with such symptoms and suggested steps that parents can take to potentially improve mental health. Continue reading
New NCCN Resource For Understanding Childhood Leukemia
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) today announced the publication of the organization’s first patient and caregiver resource focused on a childhood cancer type.Continue reading
Reopening Of Colleges Likely Increased COVID-19 Numbers By Thousands Each Day
Researchers estimate that the reopening of colleges and universities led to around 3,200 more COVID-19 cases a day in the U.S. than there likely would have been if these institutions had not reopened for in-person classes.Continue reading
CDC Recommends Skipping Door-To-Door Trick-Or-Treating This Halloween
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that Americans avoid Halloween celebrations that involve in-person interactions this year.Continue reading
Manage Medical Conditions During COVID-19
Diabetes and heart disease are two pre-existing medical conditions that researchers believe contribute to an elevated risk of severe complications from COVID-19.Continue reading
Build Heart-Healthy Behaviors For Preschoolers At Home
A pressing concern like a global pandemic can quickly overshadow other important health challenges facing families. Continue reading
Choosing Health, Between Oil And Capsules
Have you been ever pondering why it takes so long for the CBD to start working? Or have you been disappointed with its non-lasting effect? Continue reading
Health Department’s New Childhood Blood Lead Level Reports Decline
The Health Department today released its latest Childhood Blood Lead Level Surveillance Quarterly Report (PDF) covering the first quarter of 2020, from January to March 2020. Continue reading
Researchers Say, Getting More Sleep Helps Us Better Handle Positive And Negative Events (Update)
There are countless reasons why getting enough sleep is crucial to consumers’ health and well-being, but getting quality sleep can be difficult -- especially during stressful times. Continue reading
NYC Mayor de Blasio Announces Reopening Of Indoor Pools At 33 Percent Capacity
Mayor Bill de Blasio today released the following statement on the return of indoor swimming pools:Continue reading
Viral DIY Dentistry Hacks To Ignore, And 3 To Try From Harlem To Harare
Can you imagine pulling your own tooth with a pair of pliers? Or trying to whiten your teeth at home with undiluted bleach?Continue reading
FDA Facing Huge PMTA Applications From Vaping Companies
The vaping industry has been one of the major growth areas of the past few years, yet the latest decision to impose further regulations on vaping businesses has thrown the industry into turmoil. Continue reading
West Harlem’s Volastra Therapeutics Appoints Charles Hugh-Jones As New CEO
Volastra Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing novel therapies to treat and prevent the formation of metastatic disease, has named Charles Hugh-Jones, MD, FRCP, as its Chief Executive Officer.Continue reading