Article: Health

“This disease is devastating far too many lives,” Council Member Eugene declared.

"Congress has shown complete cowardice in refusing to stand up to the NRA’s extremist agenda. They willingly weakened public safety and stripped Americans of their rights to enjoy National Parks and
Wilderness areas free from the threat of armed citizens carrying deadly handguns and semi-automatic assaults weapons….

Adults and children should visit the dentist at least twice a year for routine cleaning and exams.

Dr. Teixeira didn’t let other’s judgment about the color of his skin deter him. He excelled as one of the finest doctors of minimally invasive surgery in the country; a procedure less invasive than open surgery.

Over the past six years, the conference has grown from an initial idea of bringing together members of the social work community with other disciplines to celebrate National Professional Social Work Month

Why shouldn’t individuals also be able to purchase insurance tax-free or get a refundable tax credit? Rather than initiating yet another expensive government program, Congress can put health insurance within the grasp of millions by tweaking the tax code to level the playing field for individuals.

Nationally, African Americans account for about half of new AIDS cases, 45% of new HIV infections and 56% of the deaths due to AIDS, although only 13% of the population is Black.

When I was first diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes fifteen years ago, I felt isolated, as if I were the only one suffering from this condition. However, I now know that this is not the case, as a staggering 24 million Americans are dealing with the challenges of diabetes and its complications on a daily basis, including more than one million people along living in New York.

There is a marijuana pill that is authorized by the federal government for medical use. But Alden and other users say the pill is not as effective as inhaling smoke.

Dr. Swinney is proud of her education at NYU and embodies the mission and values of the College of Nursing.