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Today is the Great American Smokeout -- join the challenge to quit smoking with thousands of others across the nation and kick the habit.

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Air Quality (Fine Particles) Very Low

UV Index Very Low

Pollen Very Low

Cough & Cold Medium

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FOCUS ON DIABETES
This November, we are focusing on diabetes. The American Diabetes Association celebrates American Diabetes Month and we are right there to raise awareness about this disease. Nearly 23.6 million Americans...
Diabetes Sweeteners
Is honey a good substitute for sugar?
Cost of Diabetes Meds Forces Some To Skip Doses
A Chicago study finds that the cost of treating diabetes has skyrocketed so dramatically that some patients admit they're skipping drugs or doses. But some doctors say patients could avoid high costs...

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Get Active Around New York Whatever your fitness fetish, find the resources you need to indulge.
NYC Medical Resources A listing of area medical resources.
Pharmacies Agree to Translate Drug Instructions More than 1 million New Yorkers who do not speak English well or at all.

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Real Men Get Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer patient Dana Jennings explains men coping with the disease face...
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Male Depression Understand the issues, symptoms, consequences and coping skills.

A-Z Guide Easily access information on a variety of health topics. Don't see what you're...
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