Volunteers resume work at Long Island hospitals
After months away from their work due to the pandemic, hospital volunteers are finally getting back to supporting patients and medical workers across our area.
After months away from their work due to the pandemic, hospital volunteers are finally getting back to supporting patients and medical workers across our area.
Walmart insulin: Low-cost, private brand launched for diabetes patients
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
Newborn baby's face gets cut during emergency C-section
The birth of their baby was supposed to be a joyous occasion, but Darmaqus Williams says his newborn, Kyanni had to get 13 stitches to repair a cut across her left cheek that happened during an emergency C-section.
The birth of their baby was supposed to be a joyous occasion, but Darmaqus Williams says his newborn, Kyanni had to get 13 stitches to repair a cut across her left cheek that happened during an emergency C-section.
Nursing home deaths increased 32% in 2020 amid pandemic, report finds
A government watchdog says that deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes soared by 32% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A government watchdog says that deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes soared by 32% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Medicaid enrollment reaches record high during COVID-19 pandemic
A record 80.5 million Americans were enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP by January 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, government data shows.
A record 80.5 million Americans were enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP by January 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, government data shows.
Some hospitals seeing no new COVID-19 patients, but delta variant could undo progress
Some hospitals are going days without any new COVID-19 patients for the first time in more than a year, but the milestone could be undone by the delta variant becoming more dominant in the U.S., putting unvaccinated Americans at risk.
Some hospitals are going days without any new COVID-19 patients for the first time in more than a year, but the milestone could be undone by the delta variant becoming more dominant in the U.S., putting unvaccinated Americans at risk.
Sleep apnea devices recalled over cancer risk concerns
Millions of sleep apnea machines are being recalled over cancer risk concerns.
Millions of sleep apnea machines are being recalled over cancer risk concerns.
Hospital workers' vaccine requirement challenge thrown out
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by employees of a Houston hospital system over its requirement that all of its staff be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by employees of a Houston hospital system over its requirement that all of its staff be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Alzheimer's patients could face copays of $11,500 for new drug, report says
A new $56,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug would raise Medicare premiums broadly.
A new $56,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug would raise Medicare premiums broadly.
Radiation drug may improve survival rates for prostate cancer, study shows
A new study is showing improved survival in men with advanced prostate cancer from an experimental drug that delivers radiation directly to tumor cells.
A new study is showing improved survival in men with advanced prostate cancer from an experimental drug that delivers radiation directly to tumor cells.
Researchers hope mRNA technology used to make COVID vaccines can treat cancer, HIV, more
The mRNA technology used to create the vaccines helping beat back the coronavirus pandemic may offer additional breakthroughs in fighting other illnesses like HIV, Multiple Sclerosis, and even certain kinds of cancers.
The mRNA technology used to create the vaccines helping beat back the coronavirus pandemic may offer additional breakthroughs in fighting other illnesses like HIV, Multiple Sclerosis, and even certain kinds of cancers.
Why nursing homes are still dealing with outbreaks despite vaccines
Nursing homes across the country are still reporting scattered COVID-19 outbreaks and COVID-associated deaths. Those facilities are subsequently following federal and state recommendations to pause visitations, causing disappointment and frustration among family members who hoped to get back to normal once the residents were fully vaccinated.
Nursing homes across the country are still reporting scattered COVID-19 outbreaks and COVID-associated deaths. Those facilities are subsequently following federal and state recommendations to pause visitations, causing disappointment and frustration among family members who hoped to get back to normal once the residents were fully vaccinated.
Pandemic's mental health toll on minorities | Resources
Online networks and other groups are trying to help minorities connect with therapists who look like them.
Online networks and other groups are trying to help minorities connect with therapists who look like them.
How some hospitals are bolstering LGBTQ services | Pride and Pandemic
In recent years, Mount Sinai and Northwell Health have opened medical and surgical centers dedicated to serving the diverse needs of a diverse LGBTQ community.
In recent years, Mount Sinai and Northwell Health have opened medical and surgical centers dedicated to serving the diverse needs of a diverse LGBTQ community.
Victims of faulty breast implants must be compensated, court rules
Thousands of victims of a breast implant scandal are entitled to compensation, an appeals court in France ruled.
Thousands of victims of a breast implant scandal are entitled to compensation, an appeals court in France ruled.
To fight eye strain from too much screen time, 'eye yoga' gains popularity
Working from home has led to an overload of screen time for many people. Now, to fight eye strain, people are finding relief in eye yoga.
Working from home has led to an overload of screen time for many people. Now, to fight eye strain, people are finding relief in eye yoga.
Monoclonal antibody treatment helping COVID-19 patients fight back
Monoclonal antibody treatment is a specialized method to help fight coronavirus and keep patients out of the hospital.
Monoclonal antibody treatment is a specialized method to help fight coronavirus and keep patients out of the hospital.
Hand sanitizer recall: FDA says Medically Minded brand found to contain methanol
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a bulletin on Thursday warning consumers of a potentially lethal batch of hand sanitizer which was found to contain methanol.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a bulletin on Thursday warning consumers of a potentially lethal batch of hand sanitizer which was found to contain methanol.
1 million sign up for 'Obamacare' during special enrollment period amid pandemic
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
You may be able to take a COVID-19 vaccine in a pill one day
One day in the near future, getting protection from COVID-19 might come in the form of a pill, nasal spray, or patch.
One day in the near future, getting protection from COVID-19 might come in the form of a pill, nasal spray, or patch.