New York to become 1st state with paid prenatal leave for pregnant moms
New York is likely to become the first state in the U.S. to create paid prenatal leave for pregnant moms, Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement Monday.
More parents are feeling lonely, burned out, new survey says
More than half of parents who participated in the survey said they felt isolated and lonely and burned out due to their responsibilities as a parent.
New report ranks the most polluted places in the U.S.
The American Lung Association says 131.2 million people – that’s 39% of Americans – live in communities with failing grades for levels of pollution. Here's a map of the best and worst.
Bird flu virus found in milk but FDA says it's safe to drink
Pasteurized milk is still safe to drink despite traces of bird flu particles found, according to the USDA, FDA and CDC.
Hospital urges snakebite victims to refrain from bringing in serpents
An Australian hospital urged snakebite victims to stop trying to catch the slithery culprits when seeking medical attention after one patient came in carrying a serpent in a loosely locked box.
David Beckham's $10M lawsuit against Mark Wahlberg's fitness company will go to trial
David Beckham and Mark Wahlberg's companies will battle it out in court over money the English soccer star claims F45 owes him.
Céline Dion hopes for 'a miracle' to cure Stiff Person Syndrome
When Céline Dion announced in December 2022 that she had been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, she couldn't give fans much information other than noting her European tours were canceled.
TikTok video from London dentist goes viral for revealing 3 surprising times you should not brush your teeth
A dentist has gone viral on TikTok after sharing the circumstances in which you should skip brushing your teeth — at least for awhile.
Toddler milk may be harmful, AAP warns amid push for tighter product guidelines
Some health experts contend that toddler milk might not have the nutritional benefits that companies marketing the product may claim it has.
Ground beef health alert: Products may be contaminated with E. coli, FSIS warns
Certain ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli, the FSIS warned. Here’s what to know.
Melatonin industry asked to tighten standards after spike in child ER visits
As melatonin’s popularity has increased in the U.S. – so have reports of its poisoning in children.
Certain snacks, drinks could be banned in some states due to cancer-causing ingredients
Following California's ban on four dangerous chemicals in food, lawmakers in multiple states are considering the prohibition of specific food additives.
STD cases spiking among newborn babies in US, doctors say
A doctors group is now advising more screenings during pregnancy.
Boy with rare blood disorder receives new life-changing gene therapy treatment
Yusuf Saeed, an 8-year-old born with a rare genetic blood disorder called thalassemia, received a new and transformative gene therapy treatment at Cohen Children’s Medical Center on Long Island.
This food has ‘alarmingly high’ level of pesticides, report finds
The report found that pesticides posed significant risks in 20% of the foods examined, with seven foods having a “very high risk” of pesticides.
Federal rule issues time off for pregnancy care, abortions
The regulations allow workers to request time off for obtaining an abortion and recovering from the procedure.
'Counterfeit' Botox warning: Women hospitalized in several US states, CDC says
At least 19 women across nine states reported harmful reactions from “counterfeit or mishandled" Botox injections, the CDC said.
‘Oatzempic’ diet: What to know about the TikTok trend using oats
The beverage, dubbed 'Oatzempic' on TikTok, is being praised as the latest weight loss hack by some social media users.
Here's how much sleep the average American is getting each night
A recent poll examines a connection between adequate sleep and overall health, with most Americans saying they would feel better with more rest.
Here are the 20 worst US cities for seasonal allergies – and some of the best
Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.