Lou Koller, Sick of It All frontman, dies at 59 after cancer battle
Lou Koller, the longtime frontman and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, has died at age 59 after a two-year battle with cancer.
Lou Koller, the longtime frontman and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, has died at age 59 after a two-year battle with cancer.
Measles surge hits new milestone as US cases surpass last year's total
Measles has reemerged as a persistent public health challenge in the U.S. over the past two years — and the spread isn't slowing down.
Measles has reemerged as a persistent public health challenge in the U.S. over the past two years — and the spread isn't slowing down.
The hidden cost of GLP-1s: Popularity surge raises long-term affordability questions
As GLP-1 drug use surges nationwide, overall spending could soon drive up healthcare costs for everyone, according to a new study.
As GLP-1 drug use surges nationwide, overall spending could soon drive up healthcare costs for everyone, according to a new study.
Here's how much retiring in 2026 could cost you in health care expenses
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
Four more states linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, reports say
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has added four additional states to the link of U.S. states that have been impacted by the outbreak of cyclosporiasis traced to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has added four additional states to the link of U.S. states that have been impacted by the outbreak of cyclosporiasis traced to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Microplastics detected in most heart attack patients' blood in startling new study
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.
Spring clock change linked to higher risk of retinal disease: study
When it comes to the annual spring time change, researchers found that “even one hour of change can impact a patient’s health.”
When it comes to the annual spring time change, researchers found that “even one hour of change can impact a patient’s health.”
New diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak has now sickened 72 people
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora, after 72 people were reported sick as of Wednesday.
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora, after 72 people were reported sick as of Wednesday.
Cyclosporiasis in NYC tops 440 cases as health department investigates
The NYC Health Department says it is investigating 447 cyclosporiasis cases since May 1.
The NYC Health Department says it is investigating 447 cyclosporiasis cases since May 1.
There are now more ‘mosquito disease days’ in 95% of major US cities: See the map
Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.
Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.
NYC Legionnaires’ outbreak: 84 cases, 5 deaths as bacteria found in 51 cooling towers
New York City officials say live Legionella bacteria was found in 51 cooling towers at 50 Upper East Side buildings. The outbreak has sickened 84 people, hospitalized seven and been linked to five deaths, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani responds to criticism of the city’s handling of the public health emergency.
New York City officials say live Legionella bacteria was found in 51 cooling towers at 50 Upper East Side buildings. The outbreak has sickened 84 people, hospitalized seven and been linked to five deaths, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani responds to criticism of the city’s handling of the public health emergency.
CVS offers new pharmacy option for pet owners
CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide.
CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide.
Midlife TV binging linked to smaller brain structures, especially in men
The study found that the key parts of the brains of people who told researchers they watched TV "very often" during their midlife years were found to have smaller structures.
The study found that the key parts of the brains of people who told researchers they watched TV "very often" during their midlife years were found to have smaller structures.
Novo Nordisk sues rival drugmaker Eli Lilly over GLP-1 ads
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
Allergy medication recall: Cetirizine tablets pulled over contamination risk
Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is voluntarily recalling four nationwide lots of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg after discovering the allergy medication may be cross-contaminated with ranitidine, according to the FDA.
Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is voluntarily recalling four nationwide lots of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg after discovering the allergy medication may be cross-contaminated with ranitidine, according to the FDA.
CDC: Cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to 4,100 cases, 7,500 more unconfirmed
U.S. health officials say they now have 4,173 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis that have been reported since May 1, as investigators continue a multistate investigation into an outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms.
U.S. health officials say they now have 4,173 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis that have been reported since May 1, as investigators continue a multistate investigation into an outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms.
5th person dies from UES Legionnaires' disease cluster
A fifth person has died from the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the Upper East Side.
A fifth person has died from the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the Upper East Side.
Five cups of coffee a day okay for most, may benefit heart health: study
A recent study implies that adding a bit more caffeine to your routine might offer protective benefits against heart disease and stroke. But researchers stress a critical caveat that determines whether the extra boost is good for you.
A recent study implies that adding a bit more caffeine to your routine might offer protective benefits against heart disease and stroke. But researchers stress a critical caveat that determines whether the extra boost is good for you.
FDA to continue cyclosporiasis investigation as restaurant traffic declines
Federal officials continue to probe a cyclospora outbreak as several national restaurant chains are impacted financially with some reporting noticeable drops in customer foot traffic.
Federal officials continue to probe a cyclospora outbreak as several national restaurant chains are impacted financially with some reporting noticeable drops in customer foot traffic.
Why the US cyclospora outbreak is difficult to trace
Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation.
Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation.