Health & Wellness

'How Many Are too Many?' Take a Look at the City's Guidelines on Alcohol Consumption

One out of every six New Yorkers drinks more than recommended, and alcohol leads to nearly 1,800 deaths in the city each year.

Apr 17, 2019 3:48 PM Read more >

New Youth HIV Prevention Services Are Coming to East NY and Bushwick

The clinics will provide young Brooklynites ages 13 to 24 with HIV screenings, prevention, education and social services

Apr 12, 2019 11:12 AM Read more >

Espinal Pushes for $50M to Bring Wellness Education to NYC Schools

The East New York councilman wants to dispatch wellness coordinators to teach wellness, yoga, meditation and nutrition in all public schools

Apr 10, 2019 12:56 PM Read more >

Study: Middle Schoolers Reveal Severity of Food Insecurity in Brooklyn

Brownsville and Bed-Stuy students found that processed foods and sugary beverages are more accessible than fresh foods and water in low-income areas

Apr 8, 2019 1:48 PM Read more >

BP Adams Launches Program to Teach Meditation in East Brooklyn Schools

Program aims to decrease stress and anxiety while increasing focus and kindness

Apr 5, 2019 5:12 PM Read more >

Wyckoff Hospital Convenes 2nd Annual Sexual Assault Conference

The free conference aims to educate survivors and the public about resources available for the prevention and treatment of sexual and domestic violence

Apr 1, 2019 3:18 PM Read more >

Pink Bag Event Brings Breast Health Education to Barclays Center

The free event will offer cancer prevention information, a tutorial for breast self-exams, as well as live entertainment, food and goodie bags

Mar 29, 2019 12:45 PM Read more >

More Than 'A Campaign Against Hunger,' this Org Inspires Healthier Relationships with Food

The Campaign Against Hunger empowers Brooklynites to lead healthier lives by increasing their access to nutritious food and related resources

Mar 25, 2019 1:40 PM Read more >

Bklyn Public Library to Host Veterans Mental Health First Aid Course

The free course teaches participants how to identify and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges

Mar 21, 2019 4:34 PM Read more >

BP Encourages Brooklynites to Participate in Free Overdose Prevention Trainings

With 359 opioid-related deaths in 2017, Brooklyn had the city's second highest rate of overdose deaths

Mar 20, 2019 12:01 PM Read more >