even though no confirmed cases of the deadly virus have been found in NYC thus far, stores are seeing their supplies of surgical masks swept off the shelves as residents and tourists seek further protection. NBC New York’s Ray Villeda reports.

The four in new York are part of the more than 60 patients nationwide who are being monitored for possibly having the virus that has killed more than two dozen in China. NBC New York’s Jamie Roth reports.

At least 10 cities have been quarantined in China as a new virus outbreak spreads before Lunar New Year. The coronavirus has killed at least 26 people, with 830 confirmed cases.

The mayor of New York City, health officials and emergency officials will hold a meeting to craft a plan to deal with a new virus — that has already killed 26 people and sickened hundreds in China — if it were to arrive in the city. NBC New York’s Myles Miller reports.

Several pharmacies around the city told NBC New York once word of the coronavirus spread, the demand for surgical masks increased and now supplies are running low

A patient who was brought into Hackensack Meridian Health was found not to have the deadly virus that has now spread to three states after originating in China. NBC New York’s Myles Miller reports.

Parents of students at the Northport school voiced their concerns with school administrators after potentially dangerous chemicals were found in soil outside septic systems at the schools. NBC New York’s Gilma Avalos reports.

The U.S. Department of State has issued new guidance for travelers due to concerns about an outbreak of a pneumonia-like virus in the Chinese city of Wuhan, and U.S. health officials are recommending that people avoid all nonessential travel to the city. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Level 3 travel warning (“avoid nonessential...

Wuhan, China, the city believed to be ground-zero for the mysterious coronavirus, has been sealed off. According to Chinese state media, officials in Wuhan are taking extraordinary steps to quarantine residents by halting outbound flights and trains.

A new pneumonia-like illness has health authorities on the alert as new cases are discovered in more countries, including the United States. Health experts say the coronavirus is not as deadly as SARS, but is still highly contagious.

At just 3 months old, the little Red Bank girl’s life should just be starting — instead, her parents and loved ones are desperately searching for a liver donor to save her life. NBC New York’s Ray Villeda reports.

Nearly 300 people have been infected by the coronavirus, with new cases reported in China’s capital and other nearby countries. China is scrambling to contain the contagious strain amid heavy travel for Lunar Near Year.

The virus that is exploding in China is similar to the flu but doctors aren’t sure where it comes from or how it spreads. Passengers on a flight coming from central China to JFK Friday night were screened by the CDC after landing. NBC New York’s Ray Villeda reports.

Travelers at 3 U.S. airports, including JFK Airport, will be screened for a new virus, potentially from China, effective immediately, the CDC announced Friday.     The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection will implement enhanced health screenings to detect ill travelers traveling to the United States on direct or...

Barring health insurance that excludes coverage for pre-existing conditions and letting children stay on their parents’ plans until 26 would be preserved under a slate of new laws New Jersey enacted this week, even if the Affordable Care Act is struck down in court. Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed the nine bills on Thursday. They’re aimed at shoring up key…

New York state says it’s seeing more reported cases of influenza so far this season than in recent years. The state’s online flu tracker shows the state’s seen over 10,000 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza as of Jan. 4. That’s up from roughly 3,000 in 2017. The state’s data doesn’t represent all influenza illnesses, but officials consider it a useful...

Americans are drinking more now than when Prohibition was enacted. What’s more, it’s been rising for two decades, and it’s not clear when it will fall again. That’s the picture painted by federal health statistics, which show a rise in per-person consumption and increases in emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths tied to drinking. The stats aren’t all bad....

Concerns are mounting in Mount Vernon, New York, following plans to close down the city’s only hospital. Montefiore Health System says it is building a new medical health center — investing $41 million in the project. But, those who oppose the plan say closing down the current hospital can put patients at risk. Community leaders, elected officials, clergy and residents…

New Jersey will provide $7.8 million to county jails to support opioid addiction treatment for inmates. The funding announced Thursday will also create community partnerships needed to ensure that treatment continues once an inmate is released from jail, officials said, noting that people leaving jails are particularly vulnerable to opioid overdose. “The opioid epidemic has devastated too many families and…

How we take care of our bodies, minds and health evolves over time for a number of reasons. While some of those changes get forgotten (like low-fat everything and shake weights, thank goodness), some health trends gain attention because there’s science behind them and we’re better off for adopting them. Here are a few such wellness trends that came into vogue...