Green Rooftops of the Bronx
Five sky-high urban gardens promote environmental sustainability and nutrition in the borough.
Plastic Surgery Tourism: Cheap But Risky
New Yorkers traveling abroad for discounted cosmetic procedures may be operated on by unaccredited or unqualified practitioners.
A Diet to Reduce Autism Symptoms
Some parents believe that subtracting wheat, dairy and artificial additives from diets of their children will help them control and, in some cases, reverse the symptoms related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
April Falls Day
On April 1st, LiveOn NY sponsored a wellness fair designed to help Bronx residents prevent falls.
Diabetes EXPO
New Yorkers were given free eye exams, along with cooking and exercise demonstrations, to help them prevent or control their diabetes.
Surprise Medical Bills Squeeze New Yorkers
Many patients are finding that they are being charged for medical procedures that they thought were covered by insurance.
Urban Healing: Ethnobotany in the Bronx
The New York Botanical Garden has launched a project to improve immigrant health care in the city.
Hunger Remains Pervasive in the City
The city and charitable organizations have struggled over the past year to adjust to increasing numbers of the needy.
South Bronx Unite Marches for Clean Air
Bronxites on the People’s Climate March called for a boycott of Fresh Direct.