The husband and father of two is in "urgent need" of a liver transplant. "Dan's condition is deteriorating rapidly," his niece wrote.
A professor with expertise in tracking COVID-19 trends estimated that 1 in 49 Americans are currently infected with the coronavirus.
Health care workers who have not received this year's flu vaccine must wear masks in certain health care settings, the state declared.
The study comes after chemical drums were found and will expand on the state's 2013 health evaluation, set to take approximately six months.
Officials called for an updated and expanded study after drums containing contaminants were found beneath the former Grumman dumping ground.
Consumers who purchased the products should discard them, state officials said, warning lead exposure can cause health problems.
Drums contained petroleum hydrocarbons, PCBs, chromium, cadmium, arsenic and lead, data shows, which are linked to cancer, officials say.
No additional drums or contamination was found migrating from the portion of the park, DEC officials say.
The H5N1 influenza has been found in cattle. The FDA cautioned people who drink raw, unpasteurized milk.
Supervisor Joe Saladino renewed demands for Grumman to excavate contaminated soils at the park after drums were found near the ball field.
LeVine is raising money for LLS. His brother, Ethan, died of brain cancer. "Until the moment he passed, he was light, guidance and energy."
The outreach is collecting food donations and supermarket gift cards. Here's more information.
The society is inviting Long Islanders to commit to screening, build awareness, volunteer and raise money for research and programs.
The proposed regulations focus on "forever chemicals" - chemicals that do not break down - found in drinking water.
Bill Moritz is seeking a live kidney. His wife Madeline was going to be the donor until she was diagnosed with cancer.
“This blood drive allows us to do something positive in the community and potentially save lives,” says Joseph Benincasa.
Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Nassau County and across NY.
Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Nassau County.
See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Nassau County and across NY.
Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Nassau County.
Nassau County is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.
The rate of new cases has increased recently in Nassau County.
The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Nassau County compares to the U.S.
The LI resident's family is searching for a donor to help extend his life, with an open house for testing at Bethpage Fire Dept. on Sat.
Noelle Cutter, 39, of Farmingdale, N.Y. excels at the Runner’s Edge TOBAY Triathlon and Tri-Relay presented by Engel Burman.
This is how the Farmingdale area compares to New York and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.
Here are updated numbers on hospital capacity in Nassau County.
This is how the Farmingdale area compares to New York for coronavirus vaccinations.
Here is how New York is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.
Here is the latest data on which hospitals are closest to capacity in Nassau County as the pandemic wanes.
New federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Nassau County as the pandemic wanes.
The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Farmingdale area.
The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including one in Farmingdale.
Here is the latest federal data on hospital capacity, including ICUs, in Nassau County.
Vaccinations have come a very long way since infectious diseases like smallpox and whooping cough were considered epidemics centuries ago.
Northwell Health wants to help you make sense of health care proxies, living wills and MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment).
Survival has become reality for several types of cancer as researchers and clinicians have gained more information about the disease.
With a job that keeps you in your seat for most of the day, Dr. Stacey Rosen lists simple changes that can go a long way for good health.
With springtime finally in the air and pollen counts high, Northwell Health wants to help prepare you with the truths about allergy season.
Battling cancer can be a full-time job in itself. Here's why many people with the disease choose to stay employed after their diagnosis.
Northwell Health provides advantages of integrative medicine because the mind, body and spirit are an important part of our health.
March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Dr. Bethany DeVito breaks down five things you should know about colon cancer.
Balancing work and life is stressful. Northwell Health physicians discuss ways on how to cope.
Foods play an important role in our health. Northwell Health physicians show how a change in diet can affect gastrointestinal conditions.