With the coronavirus -- COVID-19 -- spreading around the world with increasing speed, U.S. health officials are stepping up efforts to contain it.Continue reading
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While researchers have seen a surge in anxiety in teens from Harlem to Hollywood, particularly for those who spend a lot of time in front of screens, a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Arizona explored the effect that taking selfies can have on the young people.Continue reading
By Ashley Sobel, RD, CDN
In any competitive sport, athletes are constantly striving to reach their peak performance to be stronger, faster, and better. Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio today announced a number of efforts to advance New York City’s environmental justice efforts, including the appointment of Adriana Espinoza as Senior Advisor for Environmental Justice, and appointing Harlem's Peggy Shepard as Chair of the Environmental Justice Advisory Board.Continue reading
While previous studies have highlighted just how crucial parents’ roles are in their children’s lives, a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan explored how parents’ romantic connection can also affect their kids.Continue reading
Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed Intro. 1785 to expand healthcare benefits to surviving family members of City employees who die in the line of duty or who die from a 9/11-related illness.Continue reading
First Lady Chirlane McCray announced today's New Family Home Visits, a program that will offer home visiting services to all first-time parents from Harlem to Hollis.Continue reading
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 2019-nCoV (t Coronavirus) infections, reported illnesses have ranged from people being mildly sick to people being severely ill and dying.Continue reading
A new study conducted by researchers from DePaul University found that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), otherwise known as Myalgic Encephalitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), is often undiagnosed among the younger population. Continue reading
Harlem is a fast-paced, exciting place to live - a place that moves with the times and yet is proud of its history too, and which however much it may change on the surface, always retains its sense of community.Continue reading