Wegovy weight-loss medication gets FDA approval for use as heart disease prevention drug
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
Nassau University Medical Center on the brink as losses top $560M
The future of Nassau County's only public hospital is in jeopardy, as according to a recent report, Nassau University Medical Center is at risk of running out of money by the end of the month.
The future of Nassau County's only public hospital is in jeopardy, as according to a recent report, Nassau University Medical Center is at risk of running out of money by the end of the month.
Change Healthcare cyberattack cripples healthcare providers: What to know
Change Healthcare processes 14-15 billion transactions a year and touches one in every three patient records. A cyberattack has left healthcare providers reeling nationwide.
Change Healthcare processes 14-15 billion transactions a year and touches one in every three patient records. A cyberattack has left healthcare providers reeling nationwide.
Is the stomach bug going around? CDC reports norovirus spike in Northeast
Cases of the highly contagious norovirus, also known as the stomach bug, are rising across the Northeast, according to the CDC. How does norovirus spread? And how do you get norovirus?
Cases of the highly contagious norovirus, also known as the stomach bug, are rising across the Northeast, according to the CDC. How does norovirus spread? And how do you get norovirus?
Nursing schools fast track training to combat shortage: 12-month program a 'win-win'
A shortage of over 78,000 registered nurses is projected for next year. Here's where they're needed most.
A shortage of over 78,000 registered nurses is projected for next year. Here's where they're needed most.
A pacemaker for the brain helped a New York woman with crippling depression
Researchers are testing deep brain stimulation as a treatment for people with a severe form of depression.
Researchers are testing deep brain stimulation as a treatment for people with a severe form of depression.
Study finds how quick you should administer CPR during cardiac arrest
Survival declines rapidly with longer duration of CPR, new study finds
Survival declines rapidly with longer duration of CPR, new study finds
NYC high school established as health care career starter, opens fall 2025
Interested middle school students who start their freshman year in 2025 are encouraged to apply for Northwell School of Health Sciences in Woodside, set to open its doors next year.
Interested middle school students who start their freshman year in 2025 are encouraged to apply for Northwell School of Health Sciences in Woodside, set to open its doors next year.
Erectile dysfunction drugs may protect against Alzheimer's, study suggests
Researchers conducted a study with over 260,000 men to determine if there is a connection between the male enhancement drug lowering their risk of developing the disease.
Researchers conducted a study with over 260,000 men to determine if there is a connection between the male enhancement drug lowering their risk of developing the disease.
Flu cases surge across US, CDC reports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.
Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
Elon Musk says first human patient received Neuralink brain implant and is recovering well
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said the first human to receive a Neuralink cybernetic implant did so on Sunday and is recovering well.
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said the first human to receive a Neuralink cybernetic implant did so on Sunday and is recovering well.
ADHD medication recalled because bottles may contain different drug that has opposite effect
The medication is being recalled in the U.S. after a pharmacist reported opening a bottle labeled for the ADHD medication but found an antihistamine drug inside, the FDA said.
The medication is being recalled in the U.S. after a pharmacist reported opening a bottle labeled for the ADHD medication but found an antihistamine drug inside, the FDA said.
Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination
The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.
The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.
Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada, US regulators say
Federal officials have cleared the way for Florida to begin importing cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.
Federal officials have cleared the way for Florida to begin importing cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.
Smartphone pinky: Is it real, and how concerned should you be?
Have you ever noticed a slight dent in your pinky, the result of holding your smartphone in your hand for too long? Welcome to the world of 'smartphone pinky,' a not-so-official term for a all-too-familiar modern ailment.
Have you ever noticed a slight dent in your pinky, the result of holding your smartphone in your hand for too long? Welcome to the world of 'smartphone pinky,' a not-so-official term for a all-too-familiar modern ailment.
Asthma inhaler to be discontinued in January – here's what patients should know
Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.
Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.
Mount Sinai ordered to halt Beth Israel hospital closure by NY state
The New York state Department of Health has ordered Mount Sinai to stop closing inpatient beds at Beth Israel hospital in Gramercy Park in Manhattan.
The New York state Department of Health has ordered Mount Sinai to stop closing inpatient beds at Beth Israel hospital in Gramercy Park in Manhattan.
Fake Ozempic shots are being sold through legitimate sources, FDA warns
Five illnesses have been linked to the fake Ozempic shots, the FDA said.
Five illnesses have been linked to the fake Ozempic shots, the FDA said.
Community rallies to save Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital from closure
New Yorkers are pushing back on plans to close Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in Lower Manhattan
New Yorkers are pushing back on plans to close Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in Lower Manhattan