Nassau Conference Focuses On Teen Prescription Drug Abuse
Studies show that 4.5 million American children above the age of 12 have abused prescription drugs, WCBS 880 Long Island Bureau Chief Mike Xirinachs reported.
WCBS 880 Special Series: Bad Medicine – Part 3 – NBA Star’s Downward Spiral
At 21-years-old, Chris Herren was a huge talent in professional basketball, but his drug addiction proved to be even bigger.
WCBS 880 Special Series: Bad Medicine – Part 2 – Ex-Addict Recovers To Help Others
Highly addictive opiate based painkillers are with us because they do have legitimate uses. But things can go very wrong, as...
9/11 Responder Treatment Program Expands To Brooklyn
Until today, there wasn't a clinic for 9/11 responders in Brooklyn, WCBS 880's Marla Diamond reported. 9/11 first responder and...
WCBS 880 Special Series: Bad Medicine – Part 1
Veteran narcotics detectives, accustomed to shutting down heroin mills and tracking cocaine cartels, have had to learn some new...
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Summer Slim Down: Get In Shape And Defend Yourself With Krav Maga
Krav Maga is a noncompetitive martial art, also known as the Israeli self defense system. It was designed by the Israeli military.
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Seen At 11: The DNA Diet
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Doctor Convicted Of Manslaughter Performs Back Surgery In North Jersey
The state Attorney General’s Office said Dr. Richard Kaul is putting the public in “imminent danger” while working out of a one-room surgical office in Pompton Lakes. A patient of his in England died during routine dental work.
Beverage Industry Touts Choices, Portion Size In New Subway Ad Campaign
The American Beverage Association is rolling out an ad campaign touting “More Choices, Smaller Portions, Fewer Calories.” The ads will reportedly appear in the subway system.
Would You Use An App To Help Control Your Dreams?
Do you suffer from recurring nightmares? Do you wish your dreams were a bit more entertaining? A new iPhone app aims to help you, CNET’s Sree Sreenivasan explained.
Seen At 11: Sudden Hair Loss, A Side Effect Of Some Common Medications
For many women their hair is their crowning glory and suffering unexpected hair loss can be devastating, especially when that hair loss is triggered by a common prescription medication.
Companies Compete For Recognition As Westchester’s Best Tasting Water
Sip and vote. That is what people in Westchester County were doing Tuesday to help determine who makes the best tap water.
Salmonella Scare Forces Diamond Pet Foods Recall
Fourteen people have gotten sick after coming in contact with dogs that ate the food. The company is now recalling several varieties of dry dog food that may be contaminated with salmonella.
