The majority of tick-borne disease cases in New York City are imported from surrounding areas, like upstate New York, Long Island, and Connecticut.

Rising sea levels and intensifying storms threaten the city’s coastlines and low-lying neighborhoods.

In the United States, extreme heat is the primary cause of weather-related deaths, posing a significant threat to public health.

Here's a Q&A with Dr. Maureen Miller, a researcher for the study, which found that in one year, vaccine uptake rose from 44% to 76% in target communities.

An air quality alert is in effect for New York City from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday. Young children, elderly people, and those with respiratory diseases are advised to avoid strenuous activities.

As climate change drives up temperatures and the risk of heat-related illnesses in New York, public health leaders and researchers are paying more attention to heat surveillance.

Last year, the NYC Health Department identified an alarming trend: Overdose is the city’s leading driver of pregnancy-associated death.

A budget bill passed in the U.S. House this week proposes sharp cuts to Medicaid, which about half of New York City residents rely on for health care coverage.

The reduction in deaths is promising but tenuous, as racial disparities widen and uncertainty around federal funding could imperil progress.

The rate of such deaths has been stagnant for years, and clinicians and advocates say reducing mortality requires not only public education, but also addressing systemic issues like poverty and overcrowded housing.