NEW YORK CITY HEALTH

New York City Diseases

Researchers Identified Blood-Brain Barrier Link in PANS

Researchers Identified Blood-Brain Barrier Link in PANS

A Columbia University study points to specific inflammatory markers in children with PANS and PANDAS.

Live Poll

Do you trust that current medical research accurately identifies the physical causes of complex childhood syndromes?


Asthma

Live Poll

Do you trust that your local government is adequately inspecting and regulating cooling systems?

Asthma

Legionnaires' Outbreak Confirmed in South Bronx

Officials have identified Legionella in ten cooling towers after fourteen cases and two deaths were reported.

Legionnaires' Outbreak Confirmed in South Bronx

Cancer

Live Poll

Do you trust federal government warnings about environmental safety during national emergencies?

Cancer

9/11 Toxic Dust Has Caused Rising Cancer Rates

Twenty-five years after the attacks, residents and workers face long-term health consequences from toxic exposure.

9/11 Toxic Dust Has Caused Rising Cancer Rates

Diseases — General

Live Poll

Do you trust local health authorities to effectively manage West Nile virus risks in your area?

Diseases — General

New York City West Nile Cases Surpassed 2025 Totals

The city identified more than two dozen cases of the mosquito-borne virus in 2026, exceeding the prior year's count.

New York City West Nile Cases Surpassed 2025 Totals

Heart Disease

Live Poll

Would you prioritize routine medical screenings if your employer provided them during work hours?

Heart Disease

NYPD Launched Mobile Clinic for Officer Screenings

The program brings heart health and cancer screenings directly to precincts for city detectives.

NYPD Launched Mobile Clinic for Officer Screenings