Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do

If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.

NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan to resign

The Health Commissioner of New York City, Dr. Ashwi Vasan, has submitted his resignation and will leave his position by the end of this year.

Walgreens to pay $106.8M over claims it billed government for prescriptions never dispensed

Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay a $106.8 million fine to settle allegations the pharmacy chain billed federal health care programs for prescriptions that were never filled.

Mpox outbreak: What you need to know

Health experts say it's likely a matter of time before the version of mpox that is spreading in Africa makes its way to North America. Here's what you can do to stay safe.

List: Medicare deal will lower the prices of these drugs

Ten popular prescription drugs will soon become cheaper for Medicare recipients. The full list was released Thursday morning and it includes drugs to treat diabetes, blood clots, and other conditions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.