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Medical Aid in Dying Act takes effect today in New York. Here's what to know.
The Medical Aid in Dying Act makes New York the 13th state, along with the District of Columbia, to legalize physician-assisted suicide.
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Suffolk woman contracts rare disease known as rabbit fever from cat bite
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4 LI beaches closed to bathing
NY, other states sue over feds' change to Obamacare
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LI hospitals NYU Langone, Northwell receive top marks in national 'Best Hospitals' rankings
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LI women scramble for hormone replacement therapy as demand surges
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'Risk-based survey' nursing home inspection process raises concerns despite some support
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'Rabbit fever' warning in Suffolk after 3 cases of rare tick-borne illness
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Lidl recalls shortbread cookies in New York
Suffolk Supreme Court cooling tower tests positive for bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease
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Fauci's diary reveals his thoughts on a 'rambling' Trump and his own fame
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Consumers urged to discard cheese sold at more than 2 dozen LI stores
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Hospital group to pay more than $1B to victims of ex-LI urologist convicted of sexual abuse, court papers show
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Is it safe to eat lettuce yet? The latest on cyclospora cases.
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LI man 'beat all the odds' as he takes step toward recovery
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How aging, rising costs and trauma affect Holocaust survivors on LI
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Medical staff offer tips to reduce drownings
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Health care
Long Island taxi operator gets 8 years for $19M Medicaid fraud that funded Ferrari, homes
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New York State plan to cut training for certified nurse aides sparks concerns
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City orders cleaning of cooling towers after Legionnaires' disease outbreak
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Cyclospora cases likely to increase through August, CDC says
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Cancer
Northwell's new $6M radiology suite at LIJ to target cancer care
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'I just want to help': How LI cancer center aids patients, survivors
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Better cancer outcomes: 7 in 10 survive 5 years or more
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Cancer treatments covered under law
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Mental health
$6.6M in state funding for Northwell psychiatric facilities on LI, Queens
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Weight loss drug may aid in treating depression, study suggests
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Sensory-friendly expo brings resources, community to those with autism, neurodiversity
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Can a chatbot replace your therapist? Should it?
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COVID-19
Vendetta against Fauci is a disgrace
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LI man sentenced to 2½ years in prison for scheme to steal $3M in COVID relief
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Former LI nurse practitioner gets historic $544G penalty for falsifying pediatric vaccination records
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PPP fraud lawsuit against racing association dismissed
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Wellness
How LI families are maximizing parental leave with baby
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COVID vaccination rates rose in '24 as LI deaths, hospitalizations fell
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What does NYS Paid Family Leave, FMLA pay on Long Island?
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These LI fusion fitness classes offer one-stop resolution workouts
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Who are Long Island's top doctors?
Search Newsday's database to find a top-ranked doctor near you and get tips on choosing the right health care provider.
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Foot traffic down at salad eateries amid cyclospora outbreak
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Fidelis policyholders lose in-network coverage with Northwell Health
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FDA back to tying cyclosporiasis to Taylor Farms lettuce
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Third person dies from Legionnaires' disease in NYC cluster
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More than 725,000 Pillsbury rolls recalled for possible glass contamination
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NewsdayTV's Amy McGorry reunites with her liver transplant match
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What to know about wildfire smoke health risks
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Catholic Health to spend $500M over 10 years on new equipment
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Dramatic weight loss from GLP-1s keeping LI's plastic surgeons busy
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No 'falling back': Behind the push to stay on daylight saving time
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Northwell leases 30,000 square feet at Station Yards, becoming project's largest tenant
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NYU Langone opens Patchogue surgery, specialty center
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Health Favorites
Memorial Sloan Kettering and Anthem strike deal on reimbursement rates
The two sides said they reached a new multiyear agreement providing Anthem members with continued access to care.
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