Health & Wellness

The best way to avoid getting sick this season is to strengthen your immune system and practice preventive care to stay healthy Photo credit: TLC While the flu shot may be at the top of your list of defenses against the virus, it still can't fully pr

The new paid family leave policy grants employees job-protected time off to care for their loved ones for up to 12 weeks Photo credit: Employer Service Corporation With the new year, New Yorkers now have access to an important new right: paid family

New Yorkers are encouraged to take serious precautions during the upcoming extreme cold weather front to avoid health problems such as hypothermia, frostbites or the worsening of existing health conditions Photo credit: zimbio.

The new Pride Health Center offers culturally competent health services including primary care, behavioral health, dental services, hormone therapy, HIV testing and prophylaxis provided by specially trained medical staff First Lady Chirlane McCrae On

'Santaland,' Healthfirst's holiday celebration, brought Christmas Cheer to 2,500 little and not-so-little guests alike On Saturday, Healthfirst transformed the Seth Low Community Center in Brownsville into a dreamy winter world.

The 'Art in the Parks: Active Open Space' initiative awarded $100,000 to eight community-based organizations to install public art that promotes physical activity and community connectivity in neighborhoods with high rates of chronic diseases Art ins

The new 'Potty Parity' bill will require all public restrooms to be equipped with a clean, safe diaper changing table, accessible to both men and women Photo credit: babble.

The expansion of the partnership between Warby Parker and NYC's Community Schools Initiative will bring free vision services to all 227 schools, reaching an additional 118,000 students photo credit: nycha.

New York State Health Exchange According to the state Department of Health, more than 900,000 New Yorkers have enrolled for health insurance through the state's new insurance exchange, and 1.