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School program teaches Bronx teens about Alzheimer’s
School program teaches Bronx teens about Alzheimer’s
High school students in the Bronx are taking part in an Alzheimer’s initiative program.12 on Health: Hookah health risks
12 on Health: Hookah health risks
The New York City Department of Health has released risks of smoking hookah for its new awareness campaign.12 on Health: Dispute on eye drop size
12 on Health: Dispute on eye drop size
A dispute about the size of eye drops has failed to catch the eye of the Supreme Court.12 on Health: Antibiotic use down among kids
12 on Health: Antibiotic use down among kids
Antibiotic use is down among kids, a study shows.12 on Health: Alzheimer's awareness
12 on Health: Alzheimer's awareness
Mets legend Bud Harrelson and his family will participate in a frank discussion about his struggles with Alzheimer's disease.12 on Health: Music can heal new study shows
12 on Health: Music can heal new study shows
A new study says music can help a person recovering after a traumatic event.12 on Health: Air pollution
12 on Health: Air pollution
A new report says that at least seven million people die each year from air pollution.12 on Health: Mental Health Awareness Month
12 on Health: Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness month, which brings attention to the need for screening and treatment.12 on Health: Sea Scallops
12 on Health: Sea Scallops
Science experts are reviewing the health of sea scallops in the Atlantic Ocean.
Science experts are reviewing the health of sea scallops in the Atlantic Ocean.
12 on Health: Tanning booths, medical marijuana
12 on Health: Tanning booths, medical marijuana
New York legislators are reviewing a bill that would restrict anyone under 18-years-old from using indoor tanning booths. CNN's medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta asks Attorney General Jeff Sessions to reconsider the legalization of medical marijuana in the U.S.
New York legislators are reviewing a bill that would restrict anyone under 18-years-old from using indoor tanning booths. CNN's medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta asks Attorney General Jeff Sessions to reconsider the legalization of medical marijuana in the U.S.
12 on Health: Hospital patient prices
12 on Health: Hospital patient prices
Hospital may soon have to post patient prices online.12 on Health: Healthy snacks
12 on Health: Healthy snacks
Here are some tips for healthy snacking.
Researchers: Even 1 drink a day can shorten life expectancy
Researchers: Even 1 drink a day can shorten life expectancy
An international team of researchers says having just one alcoholic drink a day might be enough to shorten your life expectancy.
12 on Health: Signs of Autism
12 on Health: Signs of Autism
Although there is no definitive medical test to diagnose Autism and there is no cure, early intervention, diagnosis and treatment can help improve a child's development.12 on Health: Allergy season relief
12 on Health: Allergy season relief
Allergy season has officially begun and experts say there are ways to find relief.New state initiative to use community to fight substance abuse
New state initiative to use community to fight substance abuse
New state initiative to use community to fight substance abuse
New state initiative to use community to fight substance abuse
12 on Health: Compassion and happiness
12 on Health: Compassion and happiness
A study reveals that compassionate people are more self-confident and more resilient, among other positive qualities.12 on Health: National Donor Day
12 on Health: National Donor Day
There are more than 120,000 people across the US waiting for life saving organs.12 on Health: Controlling asthma in children
12 on Health: Controlling asthma in children
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, knowing how to treat asthma and developing an action plan is key to controlling attacks. Asthma is considered well-controlled if a person exhibits symptoms no more than two days a week and experiences no more than one attack per year that requires treatment with a pill or liquid.12 on Health: CTE and concussions
12 on Health: CTE and concussions
A new study says CTE may not be linked to concussions.12 on Health: Sepsis
12 on Health: Sepsis
Signs to treat infections before sepsis develops.
12 on Health: Eat fish to sleep better
12 on Health: Eat fish to sleep better
A study has found that children who eat fish at least once a week sleep better and have higher IQs.
A study has found that children who eat fish at least once a week sleep better and have higher IQs.
12 on Health: Seasonal depression
12 on Health: Seasonal depression
It's called the holiday blues and it's feelings of anxiety, loneliness and depression are brought on by tasks that come with the holiday season like preparing for family and gift giving, experts say.Local officials, doctors discuss alternative treatment for opioids
Local officials, doctors discuss alternative treatment for opioids
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams spoke about alternative treatments Monday to combat the impact of opioids for people living with chronic pain. Some doctors suggest a plant-based diet and physical therapy instead of narcotics.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams spoke about alternative treatments Monday to combat the impact of opioids for people living with chronic pain. Some doctors suggest a plant-based diet and physical therapy instead of narcotics.
12 on Health: Health risks of prolonged sitting
12 on Health: Health risks of prolonged sitting
Research suggests there are health risks to sitting for long periods of time.12 on Health: Kids learn the dangers of flavored tobacco
12 on Health: Kids learn the dangers of flavored tobacco
Children at an after school program in the Bronx are learning about the dangers of candy falvored tobacco products.12 On Health: Childhood obesity
12 On Health: Childhood obesity
A new study says more than half of U.S. children are teens will be obese by 35 if a pattern is not broken.12 on Health: HIV diagnoses reach record low
12 on Health: HIV diagnoses reach record low
Officials say more HIV positive New Yorkers are becoming virally suppressed because of improved treatments.12 On Health: Dog bone warning
12 On Health: Dog bone warning
The FDA has issued a warning after it says dozens of dogs have gotten sick or died from processed bone treats.12 on Health: Bottled water vs. tap water
12 on Health: Bottled water vs. tap water
A new study finds that children who drink bottled water over tap water are more likely to have decaying teeth and cavities.12 on Health: Bronx man becomes advocate for epilepsy awareness
12 on Health: Bronx man becomes advocate for epilepsy awareness
A Bronx man has become an advocate for epilepsy awareness after his own struggle with the neurological disorder.12 On Health: Avoid germs traveling
12 On Health: Avoid germs traveling
News 12 offers helpful tips to avoid germs while traveling during the holidays.12 on Health: National Depression Screening Day
12 on Health: National Depression Screening Day
12 on Health: Flu season begins
12 on Health: Flu season begins
Doctors are warning of a stronger than normal flu season this year.12 on Health: Promising Alzheimer's diagnosis
12 on Health: Promising Alzheimer's diagnosis
New research could produce promising Alzheimer's diagnosis.
New research could produce promising Alzheimer's diagnosis.
12 on health: Hosital offers safe sleep techniques for babies
12 on health: Hosital offers safe sleep techniques for babies
A Bronx hospital has been awarded for its safe sleep techniques program for newborns.
12 on Health: Immunization awareness month
12 on Health: Immunization awareness month
Is your child up to date with immunization?12 on Health: Hunger-controlling foods
12 on Health: Hunger-controlling foods
Here are some healthy foods that keep you feeling full longer.
12 on Health: Osteoporosis prevention
12 on Health: Osteoporosis prevention
Doctors provide tips on preventing osteoporosis.12 on Health: Drinking too much water
12 on Health: Drinking too much water
Is drinking lots of water actaully safe?Aphasia support group gives patients a voice
Aphasia support group gives patients a voice
An Aphasia support group at Brooklyn CollAn Aphasia support group at Brooklyn College is giving patients their voice back.
An Aphasia support group at Brooklyn CollAn Aphasia support group at Brooklyn College is giving patients their voice back.
12 on Health: Drinking coffee leads to longevity, study says
12 on Health: Drinking coffee leads to longevity, study says
12 on Health: Free classes for pregnant women
12 on Health: Free classes for pregnant women
The New York City's Department of Health is offering pregnant women in Brooklyn free educational classes.
The New York City's Department of Health is offering pregnant women in Brooklyn free educational classes.
12 on Health: Mosquito spraying
12 on Health: Mosquito spraying
City officials will conduct aerial mosquito spraying.12 on Health: Too much vitamin D
12 on Health: Too much vitamin D
A new study suggests adults may be taking too much vitamin D.Doctor offers tips for avoiding ticks in the city
Doctor offers tips for avoiding ticks in the city
A Bronx doctor is offering advice on how to avoid ticks in the city.
A Bronx doctor is offering advice on how to avoid ticks in the city.
12 on Health: Lyme Disease prevention
12 on Health: Lyme Disease prevention
News 12 provides some tips to prevent tick bites that could lead to Lyme disease.
News 12 provides some tips to prevent tick bites that could lead to Lyme disease.
12 on Health: Weight Loss Surgery
12 on Health: Weight Loss Surgery
Some turn to surgery to fight obesity, but that option is more than just going under the knife -- patients have to put in work too.
Some turn to surgery to fight obesity, but that option is more than just going under the knife -- patients have to put in work too.
12 on Health: New study suggests diabetes linked to Alzheimer's
12 on Health: New study suggests diabetes linked to Alzheimer's
A new study suggests that type-two diabetes may be linked to Alzheimer's disease.
A new study suggests that type-two diabetes may be linked to Alzheimer's disease.
12 on Health: Fruit juice for kids
12 on Health: Fruit juice for kids
The Academy of Pediatrics says children under the age of 1 should not drink juice unless approved by a doctor.
The Academy of Pediatrics says children under the age of 1 should not drink juice unless approved by a doctor.
12 on Health: Controlling high blood pressure
12 on Health: Controlling high blood pressure
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News 12 on health report.
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