There are a lot of unknowns with Zika, but there’s no reason to be scared. That was the message of a lecture about the mosquito-borne virus at South Nassau Communities Hospital on Monday, … more

Prime Minister Netanyahu said he was “deeply moved” by a musical performance by disabled children at his annual pre-Pesach reception last week. Netanyahu shared a video of the … more

Flossing seems to be the one dental hygiene technique you can use at home to promote clean teeth and good oral health that is likely to be most troublesome for most people. It can be viewed as … more

Everyone knows that taking care of your teeth can help prevent tooth decay and the need for extensive work such as root canals or implants. But do you know that the benefits of good teeth can go … more

Chicken soup is known as the “Jewish penicillin,” but there’s much more to the deep connection between the Jewish experience and healing, argues a new exhibit. “Medicine … more

Time flies. Six years ago last week, Senate Democrats used a process called reconciliation, which was created to apply only to budget bills (because it eliminates the filibuster) to pass the Patient … more

South Nassau Communities Hospital is coming to Wantagh. The Oceanside-based medical center will open an annex on Wantagh Avenue, taking over the lease of a former Verizon building.  Mark … more

An Israeli researcher has discovered a new method that can stop uncontrolled bleeding of victims suffering from deep wounds caused by stabbings, such as the knife attacks that have been rampant … more

Reports continue to surface about the rise of cases of the mosquito-born Zika virus in South America, and the associated birth defect microcephaly, which is characterized by … more

A groundbreaking 1,162 participants were able to receive free and comprehensive genetic testing during three sessions organized by Yeshiva University’s Student Medical Ethics Society, in … more