Times Square goes gold
Times Square shined a light on the fight against pediatric cancer. For Cathleen Boorse and her daughter Hannah, their first experience in Times Square was honoring the 13-year-old girl and all children battling pediatric cancer. The Times Square Advertising Coalition illuminated nearly one dozen digital screens in gold. In its fourth year, the event's goal is to bring attention to the disease and the need to fund research for a cure.
Times Square shined a light on the fight against pediatric cancer. For Cathleen Boorse and her daughter Hannah, their first experience in Times Square was honoring the 13-year-old girl and all children battling pediatric cancer. The Times Square Advertising Coalition illuminated nearly one dozen digital screens in gold. In its fourth year, the event's goal is to bring attention to the disease and the need to fund research for a cure.
Victims of 9/11-related illnesses
In the years that followed the attacks of September 11, 2001, thousands of first responders have been stricken with 9/11-related illnesses. As the anniversary of 9/11 approaches, those first responders who have passed away are being remembered.
In the years that followed the attacks of September 11, 2001, thousands of first responders have been stricken with 9/11-related illnesses. As the anniversary of 9/11 approaches, those first responders who have passed away are being remembered.
Scalp-cooling process for cancer patients
For most women undergoing chemotherapy the inevitable hair loss is a constant reminder they're ill and is a public announcement of a private battle. Scalp cooling is a treatment done during each chemo session that is effective in helping breast cancer patients save most of their hair. Chilling the scalp prevents chemotherapy drugs from getting to the hair follicles. Scalp cooling has helped thousands of women globally for over a decade. Now the United States has its first FDA-approved treatment.
For most women undergoing chemotherapy the inevitable hair loss is a constant reminder they're ill and is a public announcement of a private battle. Scalp cooling is a treatment done during each chemo session that is effective in helping breast cancer patients save most of their hair. Chilling the scalp prevents chemotherapy drugs from getting to the hair follicles. Scalp cooling has helped thousands of women globally for over a decade. Now the United States has its first FDA-approved treatment.
Hospital introduces special dog to patients
Professor Bunsen Honeydew is an 18-month-old golden doodle at Mount Sinai's new Paws and Play program. The pooch helps young patients and families better cope with emotional challenges during medical treatments and illnesses.
Professor Bunsen Honeydew is an 18-month-old golden doodle at Mount Sinai's new Paws and Play program. The pooch helps young patients and families better cope with emotional challenges during medical treatments and illnesses.
Prosthetic facial features
A Long Island doctor is helping cancer survivors find the confidence to face the world. She uses technology to make some patients feel whole again. Several patients told Fox 5 that they survived cancer but at a very high cost. Doctors had to remove Gary Brown's nose. Allen Ross lost his right ear. Michael Murphy had the entire roof of his mouth removed. But at first glance, and for many even after close inspection, you'd never know.
A Long Island doctor is helping cancer survivors find the confidence to face the world. She uses technology to make some patients feel whole again. Several patients told Fox 5 that they survived cancer but at a very high cost. Doctors had to remove Gary Brown's nose. Allen Ross lost his right ear. Michael Murphy had the entire roof of his mouth removed. But at first glance, and for many even after close inspection, you'd never know.
What is 3rd-hand smoke?
We all know about breathing second-hand smoke, which can cause cancer, but how about third-hand smoke? Third-hand smoke is the residue left in your clothes, on your furniture, and in your carpeting. Some researchers looking into this issue say it could be dangerous for infants and toddlers.
We all know about breathing second-hand smoke, which can cause cancer, but how about third-hand smoke? Third-hand smoke is the residue left in your clothes, on your furniture, and in your carpeting. Some researchers looking into this issue say it could be dangerous for infants and toddlers.
In school via a robot
Tyler Knurek, 13, would love nothing more than to be in school with his friends. Tyler has cancer (Hodgkin's lymphoma) and has been undergoing treatments since December. But his friends and classmates found a way for Tyler to be in school without physically being there.
Tyler Knurek, 13, would love nothing more than to be in school with his friends. Tyler has cancer (Hodgkin's lymphoma) and has been undergoing treatments since December. But his friends and classmates found a way for Tyler to be in school without physically being there.
Cosmo Tweet Backlash
Cosmopolitan magazine tweeted a link to a story with the headline: ?How This Woman Lost 44 Pounds Without *ANY* Exercise.' The woman has cancer.
Cosmopolitan magazine tweeted a link to a story with the headline: ?How This Woman Lost 44 Pounds Without *ANY* Exercise.' The woman has cancer.
Holocaust survivor beats cancer
A Brooklyn man who survived of the Holocaust has beaten the odds once again. This time he survived a health crisis. It was a lot more than luck that led Charatan, 91, to survive the Nazis and most recently, cancer. Perseverance and a strong will to live are why this Brooklyn remains a living legacy, according to his doctors at Mount Sinai Hospital.
A Brooklyn man who survived of the Holocaust has beaten the odds once again. This time he survived a health crisis. It was a lot more than luck that led Charatan, 91, to survive the Nazis and most recently, cancer. Perseverance and a strong will to live are why this Brooklyn remains a living legacy, according to his doctors at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Molecular breast imaging
A relatively new way to screen known as molecular breast imaging, or MBI, can help doctors pinpoint breast cancer. New York doesn't have the technology -- yet.
A relatively new way to screen known as molecular breast imaging, or MBI, can help doctors pinpoint breast cancer. New York doesn't have the technology -- yet.
'The Nearness of You Concert'
Dr. Sid Mukherjee previews the star-studded event to benefit cancer research.
Dr. Sid Mukherjee previews the star-studded event to benefit cancer research.
Nutella fires back over cancer allegations
The maker of the popular hazel nut spread Nutella has launched an advertising campaign to fight back at Europe health officials who listed one of its main ingredients as a cancer risk.
The maker of the popular hazel nut spread Nutella has launched an advertising campaign to fight back at Europe health officials who listed one of its main ingredients as a cancer risk.
Medical marijuana home delivery
Just more than a year after New York State approved medical marijuana, Vireo Health has been approved to deliver to customers and plans to begin a home delivery service in New York City, Long Island and Westchester.
Just more than a year after New York State approved medical marijuana, Vireo Health has been approved to deliver to customers and plans to begin a home delivery service in New York City, Long Island and Westchester.