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New York City Department of Health

View of an 'Overdose Rescue Kit,' which includes naloxone, a syringe for nasal atomization and instructions.

Why Aren’t More People Taking Naloxone Overdose Reversal Training?

In 2016, regular citizens carrying naloxone saved approximately 400 lives—in New York alone.
By Lindsey Ellefson

Bye-Bye Black Food: New York City Prohibits Activated Charcoal in Food and Drinks

Food Instagram is about to take a major hit.
By Madina Toure
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Afternoon Bulletin: New Type of Zika Transmission Found, K2 Crackdown and More

A case of female-to-male sexual transmission of the Zika virus was identified in New York City (a first).
By Josh Keefe
According to the health department, FiDi has the fewest psychiatric hospitalizations. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Afternoon Bulletin: Life Expectancy in Low Income Neighborhoods Shockingly Bad

By Grace Guarnieri
The NYPD are expected to be reassigned to Times Square by October (Photo: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images).

Afternoon Bulletin: NYPD Reassigned to Times Square, Back Alley Dumplings and More

By Francis Curiel

Dog Friendly Brooklyn Bar Takes on Health Department Single Handedly

By Jaclyn Gallucci
Synthetic marijuana sent 15 people to New York hospitals over a four day period.

15 People Hospitalized After Smoking Illegal Synthetic Pot

By Meredith Carey
The rat squad is targeting sewers, parks, and subways. (BSIP/Getty Images)

Rat Race: City Targets Rodent ‘Reservoirs’

By Meredith Carey

NYC Using Yelp Reviews to Locate Sources of Mass Food Poisoning

By Sage Lazzaro
A horse carriage. (Photo: DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

Deceiving Driver Passes Off Old, Sick Carriage Horse For One Who’s Young and Healthy

By Sage Lazzaro
The measles virus spreads easily

Saturday Night Fever? Measles Outbreak Hits New York City

By Mimmi Montgomery
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New York City Abortion Rate Drops to Lowest Point Ever

By Danica Ceballos
A ramen dish at Mission Chinese (Facebook)

Rats! Health Department Goes After Danny Bowien’s Mission Chinese Again

By Jordyn Taylor

Colas Combat Crude Campaign Against Sugary Sodas

By Jessi Rucker

Go Play in the Street! Sure, Says Transit Group, Proposing ‘Play Streets’

By Stephen Duffy
A horse drawn carriage waits to move outside of Central Park (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

The Carriage Horse Wars Stampede Through City Hall

By Anna Sanders

Leading the Way on Health

By Joe Pompeo

Sorry, Dunkin' Donuts: City's Calorie Counters Win Again

By Chris Shott

It’s Trouble When “Al” Shows Up; Woozy Crook Loves Magazines

By Ralph Gardner Jr.

It’s Trouble When “Al” Shows Up; Woozy Crook Loves Magazines

By Ralph Gardner Jr.
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