Fred Mogul appears in the following:
FDA: Celibate Gay Men Might Be Able To Donate Blood
Tuesday, December 02, 2014
Gay men in the U.S. cannot donate blood. Scientists say advances in screening make that unnecessary — but to reduce risk they should be celibate. Advocates say that's poppycock.
HIV Continues to Drop in NYC, But Pockets Resist Progress
Monday, December 01, 2014
The good news: a 25-percent decline from 2009-2013. The bad news: an uptick in drug-resistant strains and a drop in partner notification and testing.
Organizing, Improvising Marches and Shutdowns around NYC
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Leaders say demonstrations this week are looking ahead to the grand jury decision on Eric Garner's death at hands of NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo.
Listen: Times Square Protesters
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Chanting "Hands up, don't shoot," protesters expressed anger over Monday's decision not to indict a police officer who killed an unarmed black man in Ferguson, Mo.
Listen: Union Square Crowd Reaction to Ferguson Verdict
Monday, November 24, 2014
Those gathered in anticipation of the grand jury decision erupted in chants after learning there would be no indictment for Officer Wilson, who shot an unarmed, black, 18-year-old.
Small Business Yawns for Obamacare
Monday, November 24, 2014
To insure 1 million New Yorkers by 2016, Albany is counting on small businesses to lift a heavy load. So far, only 10,000 New Yorkers have enrolled.
Doing the Math for Obamacare, Year Two
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Three New Yorkers who signed up for coverage this past year will need to read the fine print if they want to maintain their coverage and contain costs.
Obamacare Year Two: Can NY Sustain Coverage Gains?
Friday, November 14, 2014
About 1 million people got health plans in year one of the Affordable Care Act cutting in half the number of uninsured. The state estimates 350,000 more will get covered in 2015.
When We Quarantine — And When We Don't
Thursday, November 06, 2014
Around 10,000 Americans have tuberculosis, including hundreds in the metro area. Almost all are closely monitored. Only a handful are forcefully quarantined.
New Yorkers Flock to Flu Shots
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Are they buying the mayor's message the vaccine can help with the Ebola fight, indirectly, or is it just much more widely available?
New York's Disease Detectives Hit The Street In Search Of Ebola
Monday, October 27, 2014
When a New York City doctor was diagnosed with Ebola, the epidemiologists knew just what to do: search the city for potential contacts.It's a gig they perform daily with far more contagious diseases.
To Quarantine or Not To Quarantine
Monday, October 27, 2014
After a barrage of criticism over mandatory quarantines, Governors Cuomo and Christie are grappling with how to handle travelers returning home from Ebola-stricken countries.
Disease Detectives Trace Doctor's Recent Moves
Thursday, October 23, 2014
City officials are fighting a dual threat in light of the first diagnosed case of Ebola in New York: the spread of the virus and potential panic.
NJ Hospitals Designated to Take Ebola Patients, if They Come
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
On the same day University Hospital gets — and discharges — another false case of Ebola, Governor detailed the state's readiness plans.
New Airport Ebola Screening: How It Works
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
The U.S. is now limiting entry to the U.S. for people from Ebola-affected nations and they'll soon have to self-monitor for symptoms.
A Pep Talk for Healthcare Workers on Ebola
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
A training event at the Javits Center was part rally, part information session for those who would be on the front lines of an outbreak.
Can Sewage Spread Ebola? And Other City Worker Questions
Monday, October 20, 2014
Hospital workers and paramedics have been getting information about Ebola. Sanitation workers and other city employees want answers, too.
Newark Airport Begins Ebola Screenings
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Newark Liberty Airport is one of the five airports in the United States to screen incoming passengers for fevers and other possible symptoms of Ebola.
For Sick Travelers from West Africa, Bellevue Could be First Stop
Wednesday, October 08, 2014
Long a go-to stop for ill air passengers coming through JFK, Bellevue Hospital is beefing up its capacity, in case one of them has Ebola.
Air Travel Workers Give Bosses Mixed Reviews on Ebola Preparedness
Tuesday, October 07, 2014
A flight attendants union is confident they have what they need. Would-be janitors union says workers need more training and protection.
