Health & Wellness

Brooklyn-based B.R.O. Experience Foundation debuted a multimedia wellness hub offering culturally-grounded resources, therapy guidance and virtual support for youth and caregivers.

Food prices in the New York City metropolitan area have risen 25.2% since 2019 and low-income households are paying substantially more toward food than before the pandemic, according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

The year-long program, developed in collaboration with Reynoso's Maternal Health Task Force, aims to train healthcare, mental health, and early education professionals to support pregnant and birthing parents experiencing mental distress.

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, City Council leaders urged for the adoption of state and city policies that would help end maternal mortality for expectant Black mothers, who are six times more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes compared to white New Yorkers.

A person with measles can pass it to others as soon as four days before a rash appears and as late as four days after the rash appears.

The Croton System reservoirs show rising salinity levels from road salt runoff and human activities, posing risks to water quality and public health.

New location strengthens Red Cross presence on military installations, offering services to recruits and their families.

Governor Kathy Hochul said a $85 million, five-year initiative will support transition programs for adults with mental illness and disabilities.

Watch out for the no parking zones and road closures for the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half that starts in Brooklyn on March 16.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull unveiled a new supportive and affordable housing complex at 171 Throop Ave.