The Hippocratic Oath has been passed down through the ages because it contains some perennial wisdom: I will keep the sick from harm and injustice. I will neither give a deadly drug to anybody who … more

South Nassau Communities Hospital would become the Long Island flagship of the Manhattan-based Mount Sinai Health System, if negotiations now underway between the health service entities are … more

Cancer can most often be successfully treated when confined to one organ. But a greater challenge lies in treating cancer that has metastasized, or spread, from the primary tumor throughout the … more

Misaskim, the Brooklyn-based organization best known for providing assistance to grieving families, has recently expanded its services with non-Jewish workers and assistance to fliers stranded on Shabbat in out-of-the-way locations. “Misaskim has a relationship with Continental, and our director is also the chaplain at the Port Authority Police,” said Misaskim coordinator Suri Roth. more

Jewish men who wrap tefillin around their arm as part of their daily morning prayers may also be protecting themselves from the worst effects of heart attacks, a study found. A pilot study by … more

As our loved ones age, they may begin thinking about the eventuality of requiring long-term care such as a home health aide, assisted living care or nursing home care. Unfortunately, there is a great … more

Desktop robots developed by an Israeli startup are to become care companions for 800 seniors in New York. ElliQ, who takes her name from the Norse goddess of old age, actively initiates … more

It’s easy for many to take for granted hearing everyday sounds. Listening to oncoming traffic when crossing the street. Enjoying birds chirping in springtime to lift our mood. Even hearing the … more

Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt coupled hope with a dire warning on motzei Shabbat: COVID-19 cases are up worldwide while, “B”H, in the Five Towns and surrounding Jewish communities in Nassau … more

When it comes to acts of loving-kindness, plenty of rabbis talk a good game. But Rabbi Ari Sytner has put his entire self into the endeavor. When Rabbi Sytner met the person in the adjoining … more