Health & Wellness

City data shows: Black women are eight times more likely to die of pregnancy-related complications than White women. Photo credit: DC Metro Maternity On Monday, First Lady Chirlane Mc Cray and Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Dr.

The free community health fair features presentations, workshops and information about resources available in the local community Photo credit: NewsCenter Today July is Minority Mental Health Month, and the New York chapter of the National Alliance o

Previously only available to NYCHA residents, the program is expanding to include recipients of food assistance programs.

The comprehensive series of studies revealed significant health discrepancies based on gender, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity.

The Healthy Start Brooklyn Community Action Network offers free Zumba classes every Tuesday and Thursday at the Bedford Neighborhood Health Action Center. Photo credit: uft.

Every Friday, the healing circle Harriet's Apothecary will offer free wellness sessions and self-care practices including restorative yoga and guided meditations.

City officials urge New Yorkers to leave fireworks to the professionals and to swap their cars for public transportation or cabs when drinking. Photo credit: epochtimes.

Bristol Street in Brownsville turned into a dance party, playground and health fair for the residents On Tuesday, the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center held its annual Jump into Summer Block Party on Bristol Street, an opportunity to brin

In 2017, there were 21 cases of West Nile virus in NYC, two of which ended fatally. Tick-borne illnesses have also been on the rise: There were 381 reported cases in Brooklyn alone.

The 45-minute surgery doesn't require general anesthesia nor pre-operative procedures such as EKGs or chest X-rays, and is expected to have fewer complications Dr.