CEO Gives Preview Of Komen Greater NYC's Race For Cure

Linda Tantawi, CEO of Susan G. Komen Greater New York City, joined CBSN New York's Dana Tyler to talk about this weekend's Race For The Cure and the fight against cancer.

• Sep 6, 2019

Komen Connections: Documentary Covers Runner's Journey Through Double Mastectomy

"My worst fear considering my double mastectomy was that I wouldn't be able to run again and that it would be a lot harder to breathe," Caroline Plank said. 

• Sep 5, 2019

Komen Connections: Doctor/Survivor Takes To Social Media To Warn Young Women To Get Checked

A local dentist who was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in her 20s wants other young woman to hear her story -- and she's using social media to help do that.

• Sep 4, 2019

NYC Declares Measles Outbreak Centered In Jewish Communities Over, Lifts Vaccination Mandate

After one of the worst measles outbreaks in a generation, there is finally positive news for residents in New York.

• Sep 3, 2019

Hempstead Takes Lead In Aiming To Ban Sale Of Flavored Vaping Products

Officials moved Tuesday to ban certain vaping products that critics say are getting kids sick.

• Sep 3, 2019

Komen Connections: Cancer Survivors Prepare For Annual Race For The Cure As Awareness Reaches All-Time High

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure kicks off at 9 a.m. at 77th Street and Central Park West on Sept. 8.

• Sep 3, 2019

Yonkers Clinics To Vaccinate Students For Free Ahead Of School Year

Health clinics in Yonkers will be offering free vaccines for children who need the immunizations before starting the new school year.

• Sep 3, 2019

Hundreds Of Detained Migrants Across U.S. Diagnosed With The Mumps, CDC Says

New York has also been among the largest outbreak zones for mumps this year according to the CDC's latest figures from July. 

• Aug 31, 2019

Walk To Fight Alzheimer's Events To Raise Money For NJ Families

Alzheimer's New Jersey provides services for caregivers, such as support groups, education and respite scholarships.

• Aug 31, 2019

CDC Finds Patients With Lung Damage And Other Illnesses From Vaping In New York, New Jersey

Health officials say many of the reports involve e-cigarettes containing THC – the main ingredient in marijuana.

• Aug 30, 2019

Brooklyn Couple Working To Raise Needed Funds To Fight Sons' Rare Brain Disease

Gary and Jennie Landsman were thrilled when Benny was born, and everything looked good until he was about 6 months old and seemed somewhat delayed.

• Aug 29, 2019

Juul CEO To Non-Smokers Thinking Of Using E-Cigarettes: 'Don't Vape. Don't Use Juul'

Here's yet another warning about e-cigarettes. New reports indicate people who vaped marijuana-based products developed lung disease.

• Aug 29, 2019

Is It Too Early To Get The Flu Shot? Local Experts Say No

As kids get ready to head back to school soon, it also means that flu season is not too far off.

• Aug 28, 2019

Back To School: For Many Kids, Return To Classes Comes With Return Of Cyberbullying

Experts say more kids are finding themselves hooked on the internet – correlating to a rise in cyberbullying.

• Aug 28, 2019

Experts Pushing For More Widespread Use Of Medication To Fight Opioid Addiction

An expert says when paired with counseling, it is the most effective way to treat the problem.

• Aug 27, 2019

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