Op-Ed: Snuff Out Flavored Tobacco Products

By Hon David Norman Dinkins All my years of public service to New York taught me one indisputable fact: It’s all about the kids. Everything we do, all the laws and changes the government makes, must keep the next generation in mind. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem…

CVS Suspends Sales Of Zantac

With a number of stores in Harlem, CVS Health is the latest pharmacy to suspend sales of the over-the-counter heartburn drug Zantac because of concerns over impurities in ranitidine products that might be linked to cancer. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like…

CDC Warns Consumers To Stop Using E-Cigarettes

On the heels of three more deaths believed to be associated with electronic cigarettes, federal health officials have issued a warning urging consumers to avoid using the products while they conduct an investigation into the matter. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would…

Sponsored Love: BeSafeRx, Know Your Online Pharmacy Campaign

FDA BeSafeRx is a national campaign from Harlem to Hollywood to raise awareness of the dangers of buying prescription medicines from fake online pharmacies. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant…

NYC Health Dept., Illegal Aphrodisiac Warning

The Health Department today warned New York City residents about an illegal aphrodisiac known as “stone,” which can cause serious poisonings and death. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact…

It’s Time to Quit, Harlem

By William Gillespie, M.D. Every year, thousands of smokers vow to quit smoking and every year most of them fail. Too many people try to quit on their own and fall back into cigarettes through habit and addiction. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes,…

Follow Your Doctor’s Orders for Better Health

Whether you or your children are taking a short-term antibiotic or daily medication, it is important that you do not alter your treatment plan against your physician’s recommendations.  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine.…