Vincent Wang Wellness Center

12/26/2025

Health officials in Rockland County, New York, are urging residents to ensure they are vaccinated against measles following a recent increase in cases.

Read the full article at https://www.vywwc.com/blog/measles-cases-rise-in-rockland-county-as-officials-urge-vaccination/

12/24/2025

Health officials in New York are warning of a growing “tripledemic” as cases of influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surge across the state just days before the holiday season peaks.

Read the full article at https://www.vywwc.com/blog/tripledemic-of-flu-covid-19-and-rsv-intensifies-across-new-york-ahead-of-the-holidays/

12/18/2025

Flu activity is rising quickly across the Tri-State Area, with New York seeing a sharp early-season jump in reported infections and hospitalizations. Clinicians expect additional spread as holiday gatherings increase close contact indoors.

Read the full article at https://www.vywwc.com/blog/flu-cases-are-spiking-in-new-york-and-experts-say-it-could-get-worse/

12/16/2025

Connecticut health officials have confirmed the state’s first measles case since 2021. The patient is a Fairfield County child under age 10 who is unvaccinated and is believed to have acquired the infection during international travel. Symptoms began several days after the child returned to the U.S.

Read the full article at https://www.vywwc.com/blog/connecticut-reports-first-measles-case-since-2021-what-clinicians-and-families-should-know/

11/21/2025

With only weeks left in the legislative year, New York’s “Medical Aid in Dying” (MAID) bill hangs in the balance as advocates urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to give it final approval and opponents raise last-minute concerns.

Read the full article at https://www.vywwc.com/blog/new-yorks-medical-aid-in-dying-bill-faces-an-uncertain-countdown/

11/20/2025

New pediatrician office now open in Flushing! 🩺✨

Vincent Wang Wellness Center is now offering pediatric care at our new location:
43-73 Union St Suite 1A/1B, Flushing, NY 11355

👶 Ages: Newborns, kids & teens
📅 Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
💬 Routine checkups, sick visits, vaccines & more

If you’ve been looking for a convenient, caring pediatrician in Flushing, we’d love to meet your family.

👉 Book your child’s appointment today at 718-886-2278

Internal Medicine | Family Medicine | Pediatrics | Annual Exams | Immunization | EKG

11/18/2025

A surprising new material has made its way from the ocean into Manhattan operating rooms: natural sea coral. Surgeons at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) are using a coral-based implant to treat certain types of knee osteoarthritis and cartilage damage in people who may not yet need a full knee replacement. CBS News+1

Read the full article at https://www.vywwc.com/blog/sea-coral-in-the-operating-room-a-new-option-for-early-knee-arthritis/

11/12/2025

A new study presented at the American Heart Association’s 2025 Scientific Sessions suggests that long-term melatonin use may be linked to a higher risk of heart failure.

Read the full article at https://www.vywwc.com/blog/long-term-melatonin-use-may-raise-risk-of-heart-failure-study-suggests/

11/04/2025

A recent study suggests that about 18% of urinary tract infections (UTIs) may be connected to E. coli originating from animal-based foods—especially chicken and turkey, followed by pork and then beef.

Read the full article at https://www.vywwc.com/blog/nearly-1-in-5-utis-may-be-linked-to-e-coli-in-meat/

10/31/2025

New York City has begun requiring chain restaurants to display a new warning icon—a triangle with a spoonful of sugar—next to menu items that contain 50 grams or more of added sugars, which equals the FDA’s recommended daily limit. Consuming more than that may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Read the full article at https://www.vywwc.com/blog/nycs-new-added-sugar-warning-labels-what-diners-need-to-know/

10/28/2025

A new Consumer Reports (CR) investigation found that many popular protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes contain measurable lead—and a surprising number exceed CR’s strict safety benchmark per serving. Here’s a clear, ad-free breakdown of what was tested, why it matters, and how to choose safer options.

Read the full article at https://www.vywwc.com/blog/protein-powders-lead-what-the-latest-tests-actually-mean-for-you/

10/20/2025

Nearly one in four U.S. adults — about 60 million people — experienced a mental illness in 2024, according to The State of Mental Health in America 2025 report by Mental Health America (MHA).

Read the full article at https://www.vywwc.com/blog/nearly-1-in-4-americans-live-with-a-mental-illness-heres-how-to-get-help/