26 people quarantined in Westchester County as a coronavirus precaution
More than two dozen people are under voluntary quarantine in Westchester County.
More than two dozen people are under voluntary quarantine in Westchester County.
Treating and preventing gum disease may lower stroke risk, research suggests
Studies have found an important connection between gum disease and strokes.
Studies have found an important connection between gum disease and strokes.
Belviq weight-loss drug pulled from market due cancer risk
Eisai Inc. is voluntarily pulling Belviq, a weight-loss drug, at the request of the FDA.
Eisai Inc. is voluntarily pulling Belviq, a weight-loss drug, at the request of the FDA.
Warren nursing home worker charged in abuse of 91-year-old resident
Family members were disturbed after watching video of their grandmother abused in a nursing home in Warren. That suspect was arraigned in early February.
Family members were disturbed after watching video of their grandmother abused in a nursing home in Warren. That suspect was arraigned in early February.
Flu can cause life-threatening complications for vulnerable populations — here are the warning signs
Here are some warning signs to pay attention to with the flu, especially for vulnerable populations such as children, seniors and adults with chronic conditions.
Here are some warning signs to pay attention to with the flu, especially for vulnerable populations such as children, seniors and adults with chronic conditions.
2 more patients in NYC being tested for coronavirus
Two more people in New York City are under investigation for possible infection with the novel coronavirus, according to the city's Department of Health. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is testing samples from those people.
Two more people in New York City are under investigation for possible infection with the novel coronavirus, according to the city's Department of Health. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is testing samples from those people.
GPS system hidden in a shoe helps track Alzheimer’s patients
A new device is aiming to help calm the worries of having to keep track of people with Alzheimer’s disease.
A new device is aiming to help calm the worries of having to keep track of people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Nurse suspected of drugging babies with morphine
Authorities arrested a nurse at a hospital in Germany on suspicion that she administered morphine to five babies.
Authorities arrested a nurse at a hospital in Germany on suspicion that she administered morphine to five babies.
Church pays off more than 800 families' medical bills
A financial burden was lifted for hundreds of families in the east valley when a local church paid off their outstanding medical bills.
A financial burden was lifted for hundreds of families in the east valley when a local church paid off their outstanding medical bills.
Study: Connecticut, New Jersey ranked as healthier states than New York
A new study ranks the healthiest states in the U.S., and New York finds itself finishing behind two of its neighbors.
A new study ranks the healthiest states in the U.S., and New York finds itself finishing behind two of its neighbors.
Report: Over 13M Americans have gotten the flu this season
According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 13 to 18 million Americans have gotten the flu this season. Of those sickened, between 120,000 and 210,000 have been hospitalized and 6,000 to 17,000 people have died.
According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 13 to 18 million Americans have gotten the flu this season. Of those sickened, between 120,000 and 210,000 have been hospitalized and 6,000 to 17,000 people have died.
Milwaukee woman dies after leaving ER due to long wait, family says
A 25-year-old woman who went to the emergency room complaining of chest pains and shortness of breath died shortly after leaving to seek help elsewhere due to long wait times, her family members claim.
A 25-year-old woman who went to the emergency room complaining of chest pains and shortness of breath died shortly after leaving to seek help elsewhere due to long wait times, her family members claim.
New Jersey passes laws to preserve 'Obamacare'
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a handful of measures aimed preserving the Affordable Care Act. Murphy signed the bills Thursday.
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a handful of measures aimed preserving the Affordable Care Act. Murphy signed the bills Thursday.
This year’s flu shot doesn’t exactly match the virus going around, CDC report warns
The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CDC: Flu hits children especially hard for 2019-2020 season
The main flu virus this year is influenza-B, which tends to affect children more than other age groups, the CDC said. The B virus hasn't predominated in the United States in nearly 30 years.
The main flu virus this year is influenza-B, which tends to affect children more than other age groups, the CDC said. The B virus hasn't predominated in the United States in nearly 30 years.
Vote on New Jersey bill to bar certain vaccine exemptions stalled
New Jersey lawmakers are set to vote Monday on legislation to eliminate most religious exemptions for vaccines for schoolchildren.
New Jersey lawmakers are set to vote Monday on legislation to eliminate most religious exemptions for vaccines for schoolchildren.
FDA announces recall of various heartburn and blood pressure medications
The FDA is recalling some heartburn and blood pressure medicines that may present a cancer risk.
The FDA is recalling some heartburn and blood pressure medicines that may present a cancer risk.
Residents, nurses push to save Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital
An anticipated plan to close Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital drew protests from hospital employees and nearby neighbors.
An anticipated plan to close Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital drew protests from hospital employees and nearby neighbors.
CA gov. proposes health care for older illegal immigrants
California Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal announced Friday for the next fiscal year includes health care for 27,000 older low-income immigrants who are in the country illegally.
California Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal announced Friday for the next fiscal year includes health care for 27,000 older low-income immigrants who are in the country illegally.
California could be first state to launch its own prescription drug label
Newsom wants California, home to nearly 40 million people, to contract with generic drug companies to make prescription medications on its behalf so it could then sell them to the public. The goal, according to the governor's office, is to lower prices by increasing competition in the generic market.
Newsom wants California, home to nearly 40 million people, to contract with generic drug companies to make prescription medications on its behalf so it could then sell them to the public. The goal, according to the governor's office, is to lower prices by increasing competition in the generic market.