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With recent attention on new tick-borne illnesses, these persistent pests slide easily onto Long Island’s list of summer health hazards. “Long Island is beautiful and it’s very hospitable and it’s a very nice place to live -- particularly if you’re a tick, because you don’t have to pay real estate taxes if you’re not a human being,” said Bruce Hirsch, a physician at North Shore University Hospital...

Diet sodas and other noncaloric, sweetened drinks are go-to options for 30 percent of health conscious consumers in the United States.

But a new study out of Purdue University shows that these popular drinks may not be the solution in the fight against obesity and other health problems.

“Although it seems like common sense that diet sodas would not be problematic, that doesn't appear...

During the summer months Long Islanders slather sunscreen onto our skin to prevent burns -- but what if instead of protecting you, that sunscreen contributed to getting you burned?

The FDA is warning consumers about possible risks they face when picking up a bottle of sunscreen.

In a post on their consumer updates page, the FDA writes: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has...

Backyard barbecues and picnics are two of the many delicious staples of summertime cooking and eating around Long Island (and across the country for that matter). Whether you eat meat or stick to strictly veggies, these activities leave endless options to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. But what potential hazards do we expose ourselves (and guests) to by moving our food centered parties outside?...

A new study published by the BMJ group shows that eating more fish and fatty acids leads to a 14-percent decreased risk of developing breast cancer.

The study, which included 21 independent other studies, concluded that: Higher consumption of dietary marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer.

The fatty acids studied, n-3 PUFAs, are...

On Long Island, warmer weather presents the opportunity for people of all ages to get outside and enjoy things like beaches, parks, the waterfront and more. Whether you’re exercising, gardening, playing or just basking up the sun’s warm rays, there are some hazards that can put a damper on any summer day; among those is dehydration. Andria Coleman, a registered dietitian and clinical nutrition monitor...

Fewer people lit up in 2012, with the national percentage of adults over 18 who smoke falling to 18 percent, down from 18.9 percent in 2011, according to a new report released today by the Centers for Disease Control.

The percentage of current smoking adults has seen a noticable decrease over 15 years, with 24.7 percent of adults counted as smokers in 1997.

The report also broke down...