New York's life expectancy falls, largest drop in the nation: CDC
According to the CDC, in the year 2020, New Yorkers saw the largest decline in life expectancy in the nation.
According to the CDC, in the year 2020, New Yorkers saw the largest decline in life expectancy in the nation.
Rock climber from New Zealand slapped with $600K hospital bill after Yosemite fall
Anna Parsons, 21, fell nearly 80 feet from Yosemite National Park’s “Snake Dike” route on Half Dome peak, breaking nearly every bone in her body.
Anna Parsons, 21, fell nearly 80 feet from Yosemite National Park’s “Snake Dike” route on Half Dome peak, breaking nearly every bone in her body.
Is teen vaping a gateway to cannabis use?
A recent study found that adolescents who use e-cigarettes are over three times more likely to move on to marijuana.
A recent study found that adolescents who use e-cigarettes are over three times more likely to move on to marijuana.
Monkeypox in NY: Vaccine will be given in smaller doses
New York will soon start a new method for administering the monkeypox vaccine because of the lack of supply of the shot. The shot with a smaller dose of the vaccine is supposed to be as effective but has some potential drawbacks.
New York will soon start a new method for administering the monkeypox vaccine because of the lack of supply of the shot. The shot with a smaller dose of the vaccine is supposed to be as effective but has some potential drawbacks.
Fauci to step down after decades as top US infectious disease expert
Dr. Anthony Fauci directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is Biden's chief medical adviser, and also leads a lab studying the immune system.
Dr. Anthony Fauci directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is Biden's chief medical adviser, and also leads a lab studying the immune system.
Pfizer seeks approval for updated COVID vaccine booster
Pfizer has asked the FDA to authorize its combination COVID-19 vaccine that adds protection against the newest omicron relatives.
Pfizer has asked the FDA to authorize its combination COVID-19 vaccine that adds protection against the newest omicron relatives.
Auvelity, depression drug from Axsome Therapeutics, gets FDA approval
The biopharmaceutical company expects Auvelity to be commercially available in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2022.
The biopharmaceutical company expects Auvelity to be commercially available in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Neighbors save man’s life when he had a heart attack on their front porch
The Pennsylvania man wasn’t feeling well and went to his neighbor’s house for help. That’s when he had a heart attack right there on their front porch.
The Pennsylvania man wasn’t feeling well and went to his neighbor’s house for help. That’s when he had a heart attack right there on their front porch.
Study suggests alcohol and smoking cause almost half of global cancer deaths
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded the study.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded the study.
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky
Dr. Rochelle Walensky is the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She spoke to Good Day's Rosanna Scotto and Bianca Peters about COVID-19, monkeypox, and the changes coming to her agency after an internal review.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky is the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She spoke to Good Day's Rosanna Scotto and Bianca Peters about COVID-19, monkeypox, and the changes coming to her agency after an internal review.
West Nile virus returns to Long Island
Health officials say there are three confirmed cases in Nassau County, as the virus has been detected in a record number of mosquitoes this year.
Health officials say there are three confirmed cases in Nassau County, as the virus has been detected in a record number of mosquitoes this year.
Thousands of 'rainbow fentanyl' pills seized as authorities warn of possible new 'trend' targeting kids
Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.
Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.
Children living near fracking sites have higher rate of cancer, Yale study finds
Researchers looked at nearly 2,500 Pennsylvania children, 405 of whom were diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of pediatric cancer.
Researchers looked at nearly 2,500 Pennsylvania children, 405 of whom were diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of pediatric cancer.
Child dies from brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Nebraska river
The organism is typically found in warmer freshwater sources, though officials warn it’s being identified farther north “as previously cooler regions become warmer and drier.”
The organism is typically found in warmer freshwater sources, though officials warn it’s being identified farther north “as previously cooler regions become warmer and drier.”
50,000 monkeypox vaccines set aside for gay pride events, health officials say
At least a dozen U.S. pride events are scheduled over the next two months.
At least a dozen U.S. pride events are scheduled over the next two months.
Zimbabwe: 157 unvaccinated children died amid measles outbreak
At least 2,056 cases have been reported and virtually all of the deaths have been children who were not vaccinated.
At least 2,056 cases have been reported and virtually all of the deaths have been children who were not vaccinated.
CDC orders changes after confusing COVID-19 pandemic response
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.
Polio has been circulating in NYC area for months: CDC
The state announced the first polio case on July 21 in Rockland County. The victim, a man in his 20s, was left partially paralyzed by the infection.
The state announced the first polio case on July 21 in Rockland County. The victim, a man in his 20s, was left partially paralyzed by the infection.
South Carolina court temporarily blocks 'fetal heartbeat' law that bans abortions around 6 weeks
The South Carolina “fetal heartbeat” law banning abortion around six weeks is no longer in effect after the state Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked it.
The South Carolina “fetal heartbeat” law banning abortion around six weeks is no longer in effect after the state Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked it.
Most people infected with COVID-19 Omicron variant didn’t know it, study says
More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.
More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.