FDA panel backs Amylyx's much-debated ALS drug
In a remarkable turnaround, a panel of federal health advisers has voted to recommend approval for an experimental drug to treat Lou Gehrig's disease. Patients and their families have rallied behind Amylyx's drug, urging approval.
In a remarkable turnaround, a panel of federal health advisers has voted to recommend approval for an experimental drug to treat Lou Gehrig's disease. Patients and their families have rallied behind Amylyx's drug, urging approval.
Philips recalls 17M CPAP, BiPAP masks over magnets that could affect implanted devices
The mask recall was announced after 14 serious injuries were reported, including pacemaker failure, arrhythmia, seizures, and irregular blood pressure, the FDA said.
The mask recall was announced after 14 serious injuries were reported, including pacemaker failure, arrhythmia, seizures, and irregular blood pressure, the FDA said.
Polio virus detected in more upstate NY wastewater
The virus that causes polio has been found in wastewater samples from another upstate New York county, prompting state health officials to warn of expanding “community spread” of the life-threatening virus.
The virus that causes polio has been found in wastewater samples from another upstate New York county, prompting state health officials to warn of expanding “community spread” of the life-threatening virus.
Congress called to fund medical program for 9/11 survivors
The World Trade Center Health Program is short $3B and if Congress doesn't plug that gap, advocates say people sick with 9/11-related illnesses will be at risk of losing their treatments.
The World Trade Center Health Program is short $3B and if Congress doesn't plug that gap, advocates say people sick with 9/11-related illnesses will be at risk of losing their treatments.
New York's life expectancy falls, largest drop in the nation: CDC
According to the CDC, in the year 2020, New Yorkers saw the largest decline in life expectancy in the nation.
According to the CDC, in the year 2020, New Yorkers saw the largest decline in life expectancy in the nation.
50,000 monkeypox vaccines set aside for gay pride events, health officials say
At least a dozen U.S. pride events are scheduled over the next two months.
At least a dozen U.S. pride events are scheduled over the next two months.
Potential Lyme disease vaccine: Major test begins
Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years. The shot developed by Pfizer and French biotech Valneva aims to block Lyme spread while a tick is biting.
Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years. The shot developed by Pfizer and French biotech Valneva aims to block Lyme spread while a tick is biting.
US declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans.
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans.
LGBTQ monkeypox patients use social media to help each other get treatment
Doctors that specialize in LGBTQ health are asking the feds to cut the red tape that's preventing people from getting the only treatment known to help those suffering with severe cases. TPOXX, an antiviral, has a cumbersome prescription process.
Doctors that specialize in LGBTQ health are asking the feds to cut the red tape that's preventing people from getting the only treatment known to help those suffering with severe cases. TPOXX, an antiviral, has a cumbersome prescription process.
How health care, disability benefits for veterans became fight in Congress
A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.
A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.
Monkeypox a 'State Disaster Emergency': Gov. Hochul
Governor Kathy Hochul has declared New York's monkeypox outbreak a "State Disaster Emergency," and issued an executive order to allow the state to respond more swiftly to the outbreak.
Governor Kathy Hochul has declared New York's monkeypox outbreak a "State Disaster Emergency," and issued an executive order to allow the state to respond more swiftly to the outbreak.
Federal court sides with NY in fight over school vaccine rules
A federal appeals court has ruled against a group of New York parents who sued after the state made it more difficult for children to get a medical exemption from school immunization requirements.
A federal appeals court has ruled against a group of New York parents who sued after the state made it more difficult for children to get a medical exemption from school immunization requirements.
COVID omicron vaccine: US reaches deal with Moderna for winter booster shots
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
NY declares monkeypox an imminent public health threat
Another 80,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine are headed to New York City, which has surpassed 1,000 monkeypox cases.
Another 80,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine are headed to New York City, which has surpassed 1,000 monkeypox cases.
Laxatives recalled from CVS, Walgreens, other major retailers after contamination
Vi-Jon, LLC said it is aware of three reports of "serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall."
Vi-Jon, LLC said it is aware of three reports of "serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall."
FDA: 800,000 more monkeypox vaccine doses coming
Health regulators say nearly 800,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine will soon be available for U.S. distribution.
Health regulators say nearly 800,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine will soon be available for U.S. distribution.
Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
Amazon deal to buy One Medical worries advocates over patient care and privacy
Labor leaders demonstrated Tuesday against a deal that would see Amazon buying health care provider One Medical. Labor leaders and privacy advocates are worried the deal could impact patient care and patient privacy.
Labor leaders demonstrated Tuesday against a deal that would see Amazon buying health care provider One Medical. Labor leaders and privacy advocates are worried the deal could impact patient care and patient privacy.
NYC monkeypox cases double again; vaccine website crashes
Monkeypox cases in New York City are rising exponentially. The number of likely cases has yet again doubled in a week.
Monkeypox cases in New York City are rising exponentially. The number of likely cases has yet again doubled in a week.
Here’s how much it costs to have a baby in the US, analysis finds
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.