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Court Papers: Fired Teacher Was Suffering From Diabetes

The Department of Education last month fired language teachers Alini Brito and Cindy Mauro after a janitor allegedly found them topless in an empty classroom at James Madison High in Midwood in November.

2011/02/24

Childhood obesity (credit: AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)

Rockland County Awarded $1.5 Million Health Grant

The state of New York just awarded Rockland County a $1.5 million grant to bring new farmer’s markets, community gardens and nutrition education classes to the county.

2011/02/13

Study: 8 Out Of 10 Americans Fear Losing Vision

More than eight out of 10 Americans fear losing their vision — more than any other sense, according to a recent Harris survey. Yet, the vast majority of those people don’t take the one simple step that could keep them from losing their eyesight.

2011/01/13

A man shovels snow outside his home. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

HealthWatch: Protecting Your Heart In Cold Weather

Cold weather does more to you than just freeze your fingers and toes. It has a physical effect on your body, including your heart, and as the temperatures falls, your risk of having a heart attack rises.

2010/12/22

Seniors Exercise (credit: AP Photo/John A. Bone)

Study Highlights Exercises That May Help Diabetics

Researchers were testing exercise programs that doctors could realistically recommend and that patients could stick with.

2010/11/24

Brooklyn Jury Awards $17.5M To Jailed Diabetic

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City jury has ordered the city to pay $17.5 million to a diabetic man who suffered a seizure in jail after officers withheld his insulin.

2010/10/19

Pregnant Woman With Diabetes Still Missing

Mount Vernon police Chief Barbara Duncan says there doesn’t appear to be any sign of foul play in the disappearance of 32-year-old Gizela Andrade.

2010/09/29

Could Your Skin Be A Clue To Hidden Health Issues?

Many people worry about changes in their skin. Slight differences on the outside may signal clues to what’s going on inside the body, but not every little discoloration and bump is something to worry about.

2010/08/11