1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (131+ words) Sep 12, 2026, 5:19 PM The annual "Walk to Recovery" brought residents together in Islip on Saturday to raise awareness about addiction and mental health during Recovery Awareness Month. The Town of Islip and Islip Goes Purple hold the walk to raise awareness…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (159+ words) connecticut.news12.com Eric Bigger Discusses his Latest Health and Wellness Book Reality star Eric Bigger from “Bachelor in Paradise” opens up about his experience on the show and his new book "Spiritual Fitness: The Eric Bigger Method” Sep 8, 2026, 1:22 PM Ex-husband…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (163+ words) What’s PMOS? News12 | Connecticut A condition that affects 1 out of 10 women of reproductive age is getting a new name. Polycystic ovary syndrome is now being called "Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome”. Obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Linda Sung explains why. Sep 8, 2026, 1:31 PM Eric…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (158+ words) Preventing Burnout News12 | Connecticut We’ve all felt burnout before. Leadership expert and author of the “5 L’s: The Gift of a Balanced Life” Mike Mannix is here with helpful advice to help you overcome it. Sep 8, 2026, 1:26 PM Eric Bigger Discusses his Latest…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (140+ words) connecticut.news12.com Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Kristie met up with a survivor who says it's her mission to raise awareness all year long. Sep 8, 2026, 1:24 PM Eric Bigger Discusses his Latest Health and Wellness…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (777+ words) Sep 8, 2026, 5:54 PM Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, the health consequences are still being felt by thousands of first responders and survivors. Tito Rodriguez, a paramedic with Hackensack University Medical Center, part of Hackensack Meridian Health, was one of the…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (357+ words) Sep 7, 2026, 7:21 AM It's been 25 years since 9/11 - but the health crisis left behind is far from over. Federal data shows the number of people with 9/11-linked cancers is still growing - especially among civilians. Michael Barasch, who represents more than 50,000 people in…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (213+ words) Sep 1, 2026, 9:50 PM Seve Orozco knows firsthand that knowledge is power. "I've worked at other places, and I did training for CPR," Orozco says. "It's always stayed with me." The assistant at the Ferguson Library's Harry Bennett branch used his CPR…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (155+ words) Sep 1, 2026, 1:27 PM September is National Childhood Obesity Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the goal for children who are overweight is to reduce the rate of weight gain while allowing normal growth and development. RELATED: Tips…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (172+ words) Plants That Heal News12 | Connecticut Incorporating plant-based foods into your diet is a must. The author of “Plants that Heal: Plant Based Wisdom for Mind, Body and Soul” Susan Ottaviano has helpful tips. Aug 31, 2026, 12:18 PM Abubakar Salim discuss latest role in…...