What is Code Purple air quality? What do Code Orange, Red and Purple mean?

Air quality alerts can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Here’s what Code Orange, Code Red, Code Purple and Code Maroon mean, and when you should limit time outside.

NYC air quality: Will there be relief this weekend?
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New York City is again dealing with dangerous air quality from smoke caused by the wildfires in Canada. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the latest details.

Cyclospora outbreak possibly linked to lettuce from Taco Bell supplier: Report

The possible source of the cyclospora outbreak has been linked to lettuce sold by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell restaurants, according to a report by The Washington Post.

Merck's cholesterol pill Lipfendra wins FDA approval

Lipfendra, a new cholesterol pill, offers an alternative to help people reduce their risk of high cholesterol and heart disease.

Blood test could help identify people at high risk for Alzheimer's, study suggests

A blood test may help predict whether healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms within five to 10 years, researchers reported Wednesday.

Tylenol autism lawsuits revived by federal appeals court

A federal appeals court has revived more than 500 lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue, ruling that a lower court improperly excluded expert testimony in cases.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: More states reporting cases of diarrheal illness

According to CDC data, 34 states are reporting a combined 1,645 cyclosporiasis cases as of July 15, but local and state health data show at least 6,756 cases in 38 states.

NYC health alert: Legionnaires outbreak grows as cyclospora concerns spread
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New York City’s health commissioner joins Good Day New York with updates on two public health concerns: the Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, where 76 buildings have tested positive for Legionella bacteria, and a cyclospora illness linked to contaminated fruits and vegetables. Officials explain how people can be exposed, who is most at risk and what steps residents can take to stay safe.

American Red Cross needs blood donations amid emergency shortage declaration

With more traumas and fewer blood donations, the American Red Cross says they have now declared an emergency shortage, asking community members to donate if they can.

Doctor answers cyclosporiasis questions: How can you avoid it? What's the treatment?
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Chief of Gastroenterology at Northwell Plainview Hospital, Dr. Kostas Sideridis, joined Newsroom Live with Dan Bowens to talk about the latest with the cyclosporiasis outbreak and the rising cases in New York City.

Cyclosporiasis latest: This is why federal health officials are tracking a stomach bug in 31 states

Health officials are tracking a severe cyclosporiasis outbreak across the U.S. Investigators have not yet identified the exact food source of the parasite causing weeks of widespread illness.

NYC Legionnaires’ outbreak latest: 60 cases, 15 people currently hospitalized
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The NYC Health Department has updated its case count, confirming 60 cases of Legionnaire's disease on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Currently, 15 individuals remain hospitalized. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the latest details.

New cooling towers face disinfection orders as Legionella cases hit 59
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City officials warn that more buildings could be ordered to disinfect as they wait on additional cooling tower test results during an ongoing outbreak. Local leaders are heavily criticizing the health department for withholding the outbreak's epicenter address and waiting on these test results instead of ordering a widespread disinfection ahead of an incoming heat wave.