New Alzheimer's drug: What to know as Leqembi hits the market
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
NYC hospitals prepare for nurses strike as deadline looms
10,000 nurses in and around New York City are ready to go on strike beginning January 9 after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract.
10,000 nurses in and around New York City are ready to go on strike beginning January 9 after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract.
Mask mandates return at several NJ school districts
Beginning Tuesday, students and staff in Paterson must wear masks indoors, along with students in the Passaic School District, which reinstated the policy before winter vacation.
Beginning Tuesday, students and staff in Paterson must wear masks indoors, along with students in the Passaic School District, which reinstated the policy before winter vacation.
NYC nurses, hospitals resume contract talks; some reach pact
A possible strike by thousands of New York City nurses is looming even though nurses at one hospital reached a tentative agreement hours before their contract was set to expire.
A possible strike by thousands of New York City nurses is looming even though nurses at one hospital reached a tentative agreement hours before their contract was set to expire.
Nurses at 8 NYC hospitals set to strike on January 9
The union that represents around 17,000 nurses gave management at 8 NYC hospitals a 10-day notice that they plan to walk off the job if a contract is not reached by January 9.
The union that represents around 17,000 nurses gave management at 8 NYC hospitals a 10-day notice that they plan to walk off the job if a contract is not reached by January 9.
Dentists warn of dangerous DIY dental hacks going viral on TikTok
Individuals are looking to TikTok for at-home remedies for their dental concerns, which has some dentists worried about the potential long-terms effects of DIY dentistry.
Individuals are looking to TikTok for at-home remedies for their dental concerns, which has some dentists worried about the potential long-terms effects of DIY dentistry.
Company recalling blood pressure pills because of potential impurity presence
The potential presence of a nitrosamine impurity has prompted Lupin Pharmaceuticals to issue a recall of some blood pressure medication, per an announcement.
The potential presence of a nitrosamine impurity has prompted Lupin Pharmaceuticals to issue a recall of some blood pressure medication, per an announcement.
President Biden, first lady bring holiday cheer to Children’s National Hospital
President Biden joined First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Friday for an annual holiday visit to Children's National Hospital.
President Biden joined First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Friday for an annual holiday visit to Children's National Hospital.
Thousands of NYC nurses vote to authorize strike
According to the New York State Nurses Associated, 99% of nurses at 12 New York City medical centers and hospital systems, including Mount Sinai and NewYork-Presbyterian have already voted in favor of going on strike.
According to the New York State Nurses Associated, 99% of nurses at 12 New York City medical centers and hospital systems, including Mount Sinai and NewYork-Presbyterian have already voted in favor of going on strike.
Walgreens, CVS are limiting sales of kids fever, pain medication
Walgreens, CVS limit sales of kids fever, pain medication due to shortage of acetaminophen and ibuprofen during increased cases of illness nationwide.
Walgreens, CVS limit sales of kids fever, pain medication due to shortage of acetaminophen and ibuprofen during increased cases of illness nationwide.
Study: 7.4 million patients are misdiagnosed in US emergency rooms each year
The study says a misdiagnosis can lead to severe harm and even death.
The study says a misdiagnosis can lead to severe harm and even death.
AstraZeneca’s targeted therapy shows benefits for those with advanced breast cancer, trial shows
Results showed the therapy demonstrated a 40% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death versus its placebo.
Results showed the therapy demonstrated a 40% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death versus its placebo.
Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Vaccines, tests, masks are key to mitigate another COVID surge, officials reiterate
Hospitals are already struggling with spikes of the flu, RSV and COVID cases after Thanksgiving, prompting the White House to try to mitigate the impact of another surge.
Hospitals are already struggling with spikes of the flu, RSV and COVID cases after Thanksgiving, prompting the White House to try to mitigate the impact of another surge.
Federal judge says vaccine choice doesn't outweigh safety requirements in medical settings
US. District Court Judge Donald Molloy on Friday permanently blocked a section of a law that said it was discriminatory for most employers to require workers to be vaccinated against communicable diseases.
US. District Court Judge Donald Molloy on Friday permanently blocked a section of a law that said it was discriminatory for most employers to require workers to be vaccinated against communicable diseases.
Hospitalizations signal rising COVID-19 risk for US seniors
Coronavirus-related hospital admissions are climbing again in the United States and older adults are making up a growing share of U.S. deaths.
Coronavirus-related hospital admissions are climbing again in the United States and older adults are making up a growing share of U.S. deaths.
What's the difference between the flu, RSV and COVID-19?
The three respiratory viruses can easily be mistaken for one another, and health experts recommend that any concerned parents should make sure their children get tested.
The three respiratory viruses can easily be mistaken for one another, and health experts recommend that any concerned parents should make sure their children get tested.
Amoxicillin shortage leaves parents of sick children scrambling
According to doctors, the demand is exceptionally high because of the so-called “tripledemic” of COVID-19, RSV and the flu.
According to doctors, the demand is exceptionally high because of the so-called “tripledemic” of COVID-19, RSV and the flu.
Study: Self-service checkouts covered in fecal matter, bacteria
Results showed the checkout areas had five harmful bacteria known to cause diseases, including fecal bacteria.
Results showed the checkout areas had five harmful bacteria known to cause diseases, including fecal bacteria.
FDA likely to end blanket ban on sexually active gay, bisexual men donating blood
Currently, federal regulations prohibit blood banks from accepting donations from men who have had sex with men within the last three months
Currently, federal regulations prohibit blood banks from accepting donations from men who have had sex with men within the last three months