Alzheimer’s diagnosis made easier with new blood tests, study shows
New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but some appear to work far better than others.
New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but some appear to work far better than others.
Mount Sinai Beth Israel closing in NYC could leave patients in limbo: 'I'm gunna die'
In a little over a week in NYC, Mount Sinai Beth Israel at 1st and E 16th St. in Gramercy Park plans to close its doors, leaving many in Lower Manhattan in healthcare limbo.
In a little over a week in NYC, Mount Sinai Beth Israel at 1st and E 16th St. in Gramercy Park plans to close its doors, leaving many in Lower Manhattan in healthcare limbo.
Experts worry over pandemic's toll on child development
New data is showing that some young children are still dealing with the aftereffects of COVID-19 lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, and are struggling with classroom social skills.
New data is showing that some young children are still dealing with the aftereffects of COVID-19 lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, and are struggling with classroom social skills.
Study: Multivitamins fail to extend life span
A study by the National Institute of Health found that long-term multivitamin use did not bring any reduction in risk of death.
A study by the National Institute of Health found that long-term multivitamin use did not bring any reduction in risk of death.
Northwestern Medicine performs first awake kidney transplant
John Nicholas, 28, of Chicago, was part of a medical breakthrough as doctors at Northwester Medicine performed the first awake kidney transplant on him.
John Nicholas, 28, of Chicago, was part of a medical breakthrough as doctors at Northwester Medicine performed the first awake kidney transplant on him.
Should the US forgive medical debt? Americans sound off in recent poll
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
CDC: Adderall shortage may worsen after health execs charged with fraud
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
NY has some of the worst-rated hospitals in US: study
A new study by personal injury firm Suzuki Law Offices said Delaware has the worst hospital ratings, but where does New York stand?
A new study by personal injury firm Suzuki Law Offices said Delaware has the worst hospital ratings, but where does New York stand?
The Big Idea: NYU pioneers non-invasive cancer treatment with histotripsy
NYU is transforming cancer treatment with histotripsy, a non-invasive method using focused ultrasound to target liver tumors effectively.
NYU is transforming cancer treatment with histotripsy, a non-invasive method using focused ultrasound to target liver tumors effectively.
1st person to receive pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.
Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.
Free Dunkin’ coffee offered to all nurses on National Nurses Day 2024
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
Long Island disability advocates protest New York's Medicaid cuts
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a plan to cut down on the number oif fiscal intermediaries in the the Medicaid-funded Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, or CDPAP.
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a plan to cut down on the number oif fiscal intermediaries in the the Medicaid-funded Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, or CDPAP.
Hospital urges snakebite victims to refrain from bringing in serpents
An Australian hospital urged snakebite victims to stop trying to catch the slithery culprits when seeking medical attention after one patient came in carrying a serpent in a loosely locked box.
An Australian hospital urged snakebite victims to stop trying to catch the slithery culprits when seeking medical attention after one patient came in carrying a serpent in a loosely locked box.
Ridgewood-Valley Health Hospital opens new campus in Paramus
Bright and early Monday morning, Ridgewood-Valley Health Hospital opened the doors to its new, nearly $900 million campus in Paramus.
Bright and early Monday morning, Ridgewood-Valley Health Hospital opened the doors to its new, nearly $900 million campus in Paramus.
Costco launches weight loss program for members
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
Rally to save Mount Sinai Beth Israel hospital from NYC closure
Mount Sinai Beth Israel, one of the last remaining hospitals that serves Lower Manhattan, is on track to shut its doors this summer in NYC.
Mount Sinai Beth Israel, one of the last remaining hospitals that serves Lower Manhattan, is on track to shut its doors this summer in NYC.
Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
The breast cancer risk assessment tool Olivia Munn used, and when to get screened for it
Olivia Munn revealed that she has breast cancer and has battled the disease since 2023.
Olivia Munn revealed that she has breast cancer and has battled the disease since 2023.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.