Health

15+ hour, 28+ min ago   (197+ words) Millions of people eat at restaurants across New York every day, whether they're grabbing a breakfast sandwich on the way to work, meeting friends for lunch or enjoying a night out. Most expect the food they order to be safe....

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (585+ words) The New York State Department of Health has reported an additional 22 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis between Sept. 8 and Sept. 14 in its weekly case tracking update. The New York State Department of Health has been posting weekly updates on confirmed cyclosporiasis…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (37+ words) NEW robotoilets have opened up in New York City to address the severe lack of public restrooms for locals and tourists. All you have to do is send a text message to get inside, but there’s a...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (627+ words) New York City is getting 17 new public bathrooms, but there's one important rule visitors will need to remember: Don't take too long. The bathrooms, being installed across all five boroughs as part of a $4 million pilot program, will give users…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (357+ words) The New York State Department of Health has launched a new measles dashboard that allows health care officials and the public to track local risks and monitor measles cases across the state. The latest data shows 57 confirmed measles cases across…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (375+ words) New York plans to launch a grant program in January 2027 for designers, entrepreneurs and researchers developing clothing that is accessible, functional and fashionable for people with disabilities. The state budget includes $60,000 for the Adaptive Clothing Grant Program, which will operate…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (864+ words) As the city continues investigating a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in the South Bronx, health officials are urging anyone who lives, works or has visited the affected area since late August to monitor for symptoms and seek medical attention if…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (371+ words) New York-distributed deli salads and cream cheese have been recalled over possible Listeria contamination. Here's everything you need to know. The recall announced on September 4 applies to ready-to-eat deli salads and cream cheese products, Food Safety News reported. The affected…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (370+ words) Health officials said they are investigating a likely community cluster of Legionnaires' in the South Bronx, where Yankee Stadium is located. Ten people have tested positive for the disease including one who died and three who remain hospitalized, the Health…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (339+ words) New York awarded $76.2 million to 56 organizations for 90 projects intended to connect rural hospitals, health centers, behavioral health providers and community groups into stronger regional care networks. The Rural Community Health Integration Initiative includes about $22.7 million for planning and $53.5 million for…...