Health stories in New York

The E. coli outbreak has left three children in the intensive care unit.

Darla Miles has more on the new charges.

A cybersecurity breach on a New Mexico hospital network prompted widespread ambulance diversions and forced emergency facilities to temporarily turn away patients seeking care.

A bird flu outbreak has been spreading on a Utah mink farm for more than two months. Experts say it is a risk worth watching closely, but state officials have taken few steps to stop it, ProPublica reported.

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The flu season has officially started, as the New York State Department of Health reported multiple respiratory outbreaks in hospitals and nursing homes throughout the state. In the latest surveillance report, there were 3,526 confirmed cases of influenza and 2,896 confirmed case

As Alzheimer's cases rise, new blood tests promise earlier diagnoses, but access hinges on legislative action. The ASAP Act aims to ensure Medicare coverage for these tests.

Cancer Culture, a nonprofit founded by Beth Love and Rachel Burns, emphasizes the importance of dignity and self-determination for breast cancer patients. The organization has raised over $600,000 for metastatic breast cancer research, highlighting the need for ongoing support beyond Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

As the old adage says: They teach us how to grow up, but not how to grow old. Still less are we prepared for the anguish of watching age alter someone we love, or the particular devastation of realizing that our devotion cannot protect them from everything. Caring for our elders can bring an unfamil

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Another lawsuit against former OB-GYN Paul Heltzer was filed Oct. 12 in state Supreme Court, St. George, while records show the defendant surrendered his medical license in June.

Frank Bosco, a 63-year-old from East Northport, nearly died from the flu after mistaking it for a cold. His experience highlights the importance of flu vaccinations, especially as flu season begins earlier this year.

A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against Baby Brezza, alleging its formula dispensers fail to provide the correct amount of formula, risking infant health. The lawsuit claims that the defect leads to diluted bottles, potentially causing malnutrition in babies.

Dr. Jennifer Shuford has resigned from her position as the CDC's chief medical officer, effective Nov. 12. She cites a desire to spend more time with family after a brief tenure that began in April.

Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-Pound Mung Beans have been recalled after glass fragments were found in the product. Consumers are advised to stop using the beans and return them for a refund.

Millions of people have received $90 payments from Medicare as part of a rebate from a $2.2 billion fund, the White House announced earlier this month.

The family of a child who was found alive in the morgue, hours after being pronounced dead, says the ordeal has changed him.The New York Times reports Alexus Fiordilino, of Gilbert, Arizona, is filing a lawsuit after her toddler son, Vincent, after staff at an Arizona hospital mistakenly pronounced

Bronx residents looking to take charge of their health and learn more about the resources available to them can do it all in one place this fall as Schneps Media’s Healthy Aging & Wellness Expo heads to the Bronx. The free community event will take place Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Three former patients are suing a vaunted Brooklyn fertility doctor, alleging he performed “examinations” of their breasts and genitals without gloves that “served no legitimate medical purpose.” In a lawsuit filed earlier this month, three women identified as “Jane Doe 1,” Jane Doe 2,” and “Jane

New York City has launched a new website to assist residents in navigating changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Medicaid. Mayor Zohran Mamdani aims to ensure that residents maintain access to essential food and healthcare resources.

A vagus nerve stimulation device has become available for a clinical trial at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health to study whether it can treat symptoms of lupus through a drug-free method.  Food & Drug Administration-approved as a therapy for rheumatoid arthritis

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the NYC Health Department have introduced NYC Mental Health Connect, a new website aimed at helping New Yorkers find mental health services. This initiative addresses the critical need for accessible mental health resources, as nearly 945,000 residents have reported needing treatment but not knowing where to turn.

Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care has announced that five new medical centers have received the Autism Friendly Designation, including a center in Syosset.  The designation began recognizing medical centers in 2024 and previously named urgent care locations in East Northport, Hewlett and Lake S

Ronald McDonald House Long Island raised $450,000 at its 40th Anniversary Gala on Oct. 15, bringing together more than 300 guests to celebrate the organization’s four decades of providing families with a place to stay while their children receive medical care. The gala was held at Larkfield in East

Jessica Reilly, a 25-year-old from Williamsburg, is set to run the TCS NYC Marathon just days before undergoing a bilateral mastectomy due to her BRCA1 mutation. Her story highlights the tough choices women face regarding cancer prevention and treatment.

A Florida doctor successfully performed robotic telesurgery on a prostate cancer patient located 35 miles away, marking a medical first in the U.S. This innovative procedure could potentially transform access to specialized care for patients regardless of their location.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — For nearly three decades, the Global Medical Relief Fund has quietly rewritten the futures of children from global crisis zones.

The #1 source in the world for all things Harlem. NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is expanding access to specialized developmental-behavioral pediatric care through a multidisciplinary model at Gotham Health, Morrisania in the Bronx, building on existing services at Gotham Health, St. Nicholas

Staten Island has some of the highest cancer rates in New York—and for many families, the question isn’t just about diagnosis, but why. In this series, “Cancer on Staten Island: The Search for Why,” the Advance/SILive.com will examine what data, public health studies and environmental research revea

It was a week filled with extraordinary people, from a film writer, to a philanthropist, to fashion icons to the one and only retired CEO of Northwell Health, Michael Dowling — lucky me! [caption id="attachment_626589" align="alignnone" width="6779"] Interviewing Michael Dowling at the Schneps Conn