In New York City, there are more than 100,000 people living with hepatitis B, but many of them are unaware of it. That's because patients often shows no symptoms until the virus is in its deadly late stages, earning it the name of...
If you haven't gotten your flu shot yet, today's a good opportunity to take care of it before the onset of winter weather and flu season. Free shots are available on a first-come-first-serve basis at the Seward Park Cooperative's...
Summer is now in full-swing. Today the city opens its outdoor pools, including the Olympic sized Hamilton Fish pool on Pitt Street. Yesterday, we stopped by the recreation center to have an early look.
Recreation Director Carmen Torres, who has...
Lower East Side resident Julie Huang is coordinating a "Community Symposium on Lung Cancer." Leading experts, Dr. William Pao of Vanderbilt (via conference call) and Dr. Jessica Donington of NYU's Langone Center, will be on hand to outline the...
Good news as we prepare for more high temperatures over the weekend -- New York City's outdoor pools open today! The Olympic size Hamilton Fish Pool at 128 Pitt St. (just below Houston) will be open from 11:00 a.m....
Columbia University is embarking on four medical studies about exercise, and the researchers are looking for local residents as subjects. Participants will be compensated with small stipends, and also with free memberships to the Chinatown YMCA.
"The baby boomer generation...
It may have felt a little bit like summer lately, but flu season is almost upon us. You can get a free flu shot tomorrow at Henry Street Settlement. The program is being co-sponsored by Henry Street, State Senator...
Next Monday afternoon, French Open winner Li Na will make an appearance in Sara D. Roosevelt Park, taking part in health & fitness activities with kids and signing autographs.
Li Na is the first Chinese player to win a Grand...
Toddlers can get their down dog on at Hamilton Fish Park Library. Start the Fourth of July weekend with some free yoga at Hamilton Fish Park Library. On Friday, July 1, kids aged 12 to 36 months and...
