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Juul CEO Apologizes To Parents From Harlem To Harare Of Children Addicted To Vaping Products

During an interview with CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla, Juul CEO Kevin Burns said he would apologize to parents whose children are addicted to Juul e-cigarettes says source.Continue reading

E. Coli-Tainted Beef Recalled From Harlem To Hollywood

Memorial Day grillmasters from Harlem to Hollis beware: More than 62,000 pounds of beef have been recalled nationwide due to fears the meat could be contaminated with E. coli.Continue reading

Allergies Could Be Getting Worse From Harlem To Harare Because Of Climate Change

Earlier this week we reported that Allergy season set to hit NY hard this spring, today Consumer Affairs reported that Allergy season is a rough time, and while spring is highly anticipated, the constant congestion and sneezing is not.Continue reading

Hey Harlemites, Vaping Linked To Depression, Heart Attacks, And Strokes In New Study

In case you had any optimism left that vaping could be a healthy alternative to smoking, Consumer Affairs writes that a new study of nearly 100,000 Americans adds to the growing pile of evidence that e-cigarettes hurt smokers more than they help.Continue reading

McDonald’s Announces Plan To Cut Antibiotic Use From Harlem To Hollywood

Since McDonald’s has a number of stores in Harlem, it's good to read that the report by Consumer Reports that they have unveiled plans to reduce the use of antibiotics in its beef. Continue reading

Here’s Why Rehab Center Hopes Holiday Hosts Will Lock Up Prescription Painkillers From Harlem To Hollis

“There’s no place like home for the holidays,” Karen Carpenter once sang. Unfortunately, that warm notion falls short for families affected by addiction.Continue reading

The Health Department Reminds New Yorkers That A Flu Vaccine Is The Best Protection

The Health Department today is reminding New Yorkers from Harlem to Hollis that all persons 6 months of age and older should get a seasonal flu vaccine.Continue reading

NYC Health Department Identifies 10 Outbreaks Of Foodborne Illness Using Yelp Reviews

The Health Department today announced that since 2012, 10 outbreaks of foodborne illness were identified solely through a computer system jointly created with Columbia University’s Department of Computer Science in Harlem, NY. Continue reading

Health Department Reports Four Babies Born With Zika Virus In New York City

The Health Department today issued a Health Alert informing health care providers that four additional babies have been born with congenital Zika virus syndrome in New York City since the Department announced the first case of Zika-related microcephaly in July.Continue reading

OP-Ed: Get Your Flu Shot…Not the Flu From Harlem To Hollis

By Dr. Mary T. Bassett

A few days ago, I overheard a woman in Brooklyn saying proudly that she and her two children have never gotten the flu shot, and have never gotten sick. Continue reading

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Health Department Reports First Baby Born With Zika-Related Microcephaly In NYC

The Health Department today reported the first baby delivered with Zika-related microcephaly at a hospital in New York City. The baby and mother are currently in care and being monitored by physicians. Continue reading