North Shore - LIJ

For the new year, The North Shore-LIJ Health System is offering both new programs and new centers to assist patients in various needs of care, from critical care to epilepsy seizures to programs dealing with...

A new study shows that children who regularly spend a small amount of time on video games may become better socialized and happier with their lives. “I think that a little bit of gaming can...

A New York doctor says a new study showing a possible connection between dementia and a person’s difficulty walking is important because it sheds light on some lesser known facets of the disease. Dr. Maria Carney,...

A recent study that shows running may help people live longer doesn’t surprise a New York emergency medicine physician and avid runner. Running has been known to help people in the following areas: ·         Reduce rates of heart...

Go ahead and fist bump a friend, it’s healthier and less germy than a handshake or high-five, says a new study.  “When we have hand contact between one person and another person we’re exchanging germs,” said Bruce...

The recent U.S. Surgeon General report citing a more than 200 percent increase in melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer - between 1973 and 2011 could be caused by a variety of things,...

A New York psychiatrist says a new study linking a person’s genetic code with their likelihood of experiencing suicidal thoughts could open up a lot of possibilities to treat people before they become suicidal. According to...