FDA's ongoing analysis finds toxic arsenic, lead in certain baby foods — tips for parents to limit exposure

The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.

Obesity in children increasing in U.S.

A new study finds that obesity rates among American children are skyrocketing.

Monkeypox outbreak needs 'hard and fast' response

Although the U.S. hasn't yet declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency, one expert said what matters more is a coordinated and comprehensive response.

NYC heat wave: Sweltering temperatures continue, but relief in sight

The dangerous heat wave that has been baking the area for the last five days has reportedly claimed one person's life in New York City.

Biden improves 'significantly' after getting BA.5 COVID variant

Officials emphasized that Biden's symptoms are mild because he received four vaccine doses and started taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid after becoming infected.

World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency

Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.

Infant diagnosed with monkeypox in DC, officials say

An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Two children diagnosed with monkeypox in U.S., officials say

Health officials say two children have been diagnosed with monkeypox in the U.S. They are a toddler in California and an infant who is not a U.S. resident.

Kentucky judge extends block of state's abortion ban

A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.

Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US

So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.

NIH: COVID-19 booster-induced antibody response to omicron significantly decreases over time

Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.

New York to analyze COVID policies

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says that an independent team will analyze all the state's COVID-19 policies to determine what went right and what went wrong so that mistakes are not repeated in future emergencies.