Certain duloxetine (generic Cymbalta) lots were recalled after tests found a nitrosamine impurity; regulators and pharmacists advise checking NDCs and talking to your prescriber.

Nara Organics voluntarily recalled all powdered infant formula after federal agencies flagged three suspected infant botulism cases. Parents who bought the product at Target or online are advised to stop using it and follow refund guidance.

Pew finds millions get health tips from influencers who often lack medical credentials. Experts warn misinformation, deepfakes and undisclosed ads can harm patients.

Local doctors point to nicotinamide (vitamin B3) — 500 mg twice daily — as a low‑cost way to reduce non‑melanoma skin cancer recurrence when used with sun protection.

A JAMA Pediatrics study finds about a 17% decline in infant egg allergy after earlier‑feeding guidance. Pediatricians advise parents to follow developmental cues and consult before introducing allergens.

Cigna will end coverage of GLP‑1 weight‑loss medications for employees on July 1, pushing staff toward cash payments and manufacturer or federal discount programs. The move follows price shifts driven by new oral pills and the Medicare Bridge.

A9600A would add ARFID to New York’s legal list of eating disorders after a 60–0 Senate vote, a change sponsors say will expand coverage and awareness.

A UK MRI study links napping, insomnia and short sleep to white‑matter lesions tied to dementia. NYC sleep doctors say shaping daytime routines may help protect the brain.

Local reporting says a rare tick‑borne bacterium was detected in Suffolk County; state and county health teams have ramped up surveillance. Here’s what Long Islanders should know.

State lawmakers approved a law requiring monthly heavy‑metal testing and public posting of results for baby food and, for the first time, infant formula.

A state‑funded, $32 million, 60‑bed recovery center opened on Wards Island to provide medication‑assisted treatment and stabilization for men in early recovery.

New York’s state lab detected Borrelia mayonii in Herkimer County ticks and a federal report ties a locally acquired case to the finding. Officials urge vigilance this tick season.

Stony Brook Children’s Hospital broke ground on a $55M pediatric emergency department that will add exam rooms, critical-care bays and telemedicine capacity for Long Island families.