5 Ways To Help Reduce The Risk Of Birth Defects
If you are thinking about becoming pregnant, now is a perfect time to make a plan.
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Smoking Fathers From Harlem To Hollis Increase Newborns’ Risk Of Congenital Heart Defects
Smoking comes with a slew of side effects for anyone, but for those who are soon to become parents, the habit is also putting their newborns at risk.
NY State Governor Hochol Signs Landmark Environmental Justice Legislation
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Cumulative Impacts bill (S.8830/A.2103D).
East Harlem’s Dr. Jonas Salk, One Of The First To Develop A Successful Polio Vaccines, 1914 – 1995
Jonas Edward Salk, born Jonas Salk; October 28, 1914 – June 23, 1995, was an American virologist and medical researcher who developed one of the first successful polio vaccines.
WE ACT Applauds NY State Legislature For Passing Bills To Reduce The Impacts Of Pollution On Disadvantaged Communities
Yesterday the New York State Senate and Assembly passed legislation – S.8830 and A.2103C, respectively.
Buy Your Next Mobile Phone The Right Way
Thinking of buying a ‘new’ mobile phone? Browsing the latest devices or looking for the best ‘new’ phone you can afford?
Natural Alternatives To Pesticides
Having a garden is great! Asides from being a superb recreational activity, you get to plant your vegetables and fruits, thereby having access to healthy, organic foods.
MTHFR Gene Variants, What You Need To Know
Health is something that everyone should prioritize, especially in the middle of a pandemic.
Alcohol Negatively Affects Brain Health Throughout Consumers’ Lives, Study Finds
Amid recent surges in consumers’ alcohol consumption, experts continue to highlight the risks associated with drinking — even moderately.
Things To Consider Taking On Your Long-Lasting Health
There is always going to be a desire to lose weight with the influx of images and media regarding body types and shapes.
Harlem’s WE ACT Supports The Safe Cosmetics And Personal Care Products Act Of 2019
Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) introduced a landmark bill today—the Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019—the only federal cosmetic safety legislation that would immediately ban more than a dozen of the worst toxic chemicals.
Health Department Reports Four Babies Born With Zika Virus In New York City
The Health Department today issued a Health Alert informing health care providers that four additional babies have been born with congenital Zika virus syndrome in New York City since the Department announced the first case of Zika-related microcephaly in July.
Zika Virus, Fact vs. Fiction From Harlem To Hollis
Dr. Jotir A. Ramnarine By now, just about everyone has heard of Zika virus. This mosquito-borne virus can be dangerous to women who are pregnant or are trying to become pregnant because it may cause birth defects.
NYC Health Department Smoking Pregnancy Trends From Harlem To Hollis
The Health Department today released a new report on New York City (NYC) smoking trends before, during, and after pregnancy. Smoking during pregnancy has well known harmful effects that include premature birth and an elevated risk of certain birth defects.
East Harlem’s Diva Maria Callas, One Of The Last Greatest Soprano’s Of All Time (Video)
Maria Callas was born at 1249 Fifth Avenue and 106th Street in East Harlem, NY on December 2, 1923, was an American-born Greek soprano.