Brad Pitt says he has facial blindness condition prosopagnosia
Brad Pitt is having trouble seeing stars, as in the faces of his fellow actors. In a recent interview with GQ Magazine, Pitt revealed he believes he suffers from facial blindness, a condition known as prosopagnosia.
Brad Pitt is having trouble seeing stars, as in the faces of his fellow actors. In a recent interview with GQ Magazine, Pitt revealed he believes he suffers from facial blindness, a condition known as prosopagnosia.
Monkeypox NYC: Vaccine demand outpacing availability
New York City and New York State health officials are expected to meet Thursday to discuss furthering the monkeypox vaccine plan. Availability is currently only open to those considered high-risk.
New York City and New York State health officials are expected to meet Thursday to discuss furthering the monkeypox vaccine plan. Availability is currently only open to those considered high-risk.
Beijing mandates COVID vaccines to enter some public spaces
The Chinese capital has issued a mandate requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before they can enter some public spaces including gyms, museums and libraries, drawing concern from city residents.
The Chinese capital has issued a mandate requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before they can enter some public spaces including gyms, museums and libraries, drawing concern from city residents.
New vaccine could protect against COVID-19 variants before they emerge
The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.
The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.
Push for more public restrooms in NYC
The New York City Council is now considering a bill that would require one new public restroom in every ZIP code in the city.
The New York City Council is now considering a bill that would require one new public restroom in every ZIP code in the city.
NYC monkeypox cases double in a week; more vaccine doses coming
As of Tuesday, 111 people in the city likely have monkeypox, according to the city's Health Department. That is up from 55 cases a week ago. The city's Health Department is waiting for more doses of the monkeypox vaccine.
As of Tuesday, 111 people in the city likely have monkeypox, according to the city's Health Department. That is up from 55 cases a week ago. The city's Health Department is waiting for more doses of the monkeypox vaccine.
Connecticut reports 1st case of monkeypox
A New Haven man in his 40s is the first person in Connecticut diagnosed with monkeypox since an outbreak in the U.S. began this spring. He is in isolation, health officials said.
A New Haven man in his 40s is the first person in Connecticut diagnosed with monkeypox since an outbreak in the U.S. began this spring. He is in isolation, health officials said.
Monkeypox outbreak: Patient shares his experience
Matt Ford, one of the first Americans to be infected with monkeypox in this current outbreak, detailed his experience with the illness. Although he's on the road to recovery, he said it's been painful and disruptive.
Matt Ford, one of the first Americans to be infected with monkeypox in this current outbreak, detailed his experience with the illness. Although he's on the road to recovery, he said it's been painful and disruptive.
NYC COVID cases rising as city prepares to shut down several testing sites
New York City is once again grappling with rising COVID-19 transmission rates. According to the CDC, Omicron’s BA.5 sub-variant is now the dominant strain of the virus and accounts for nearly half of infections nationwide.
New York City is once again grappling with rising COVID-19 transmission rates. According to the CDC, Omicron’s BA.5 sub-variant is now the dominant strain of the virus and accounts for nearly half of infections nationwide.
COVID-19 endemic stage could be two years away
The coronavirus pandemic could last for nearly two more years before becoming an endemic according to new Yale research.
The coronavirus pandemic could last for nearly two more years before becoming an endemic according to new Yale research.
Pharmacists can prescribe COVID treatment drug Paxlovid, FDA says
The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19.
The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19.
Connecticut patient has COVID for more than 450 days
A Connecticut resident has had an active COVID-19 infection for well over a year according to Yale researchers. It is the longest known COVID infection.
A Connecticut resident has had an active COVID-19 infection for well over a year according to Yale researchers. It is the longest known COVID infection.
CDC expanding monkeypox testing with commercial laboratories
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced LabCorp will begin utilizing its largest clinical laboratory to increase nationwide testing capacity on monkeypox.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced LabCorp will begin utilizing its largest clinical laboratory to increase nationwide testing capacity on monkeypox.
Recreational marijuana use linked to increased chance of ER, hospitalization, study finds
Acute trauma was the most common cause, followed by respiratory health reasons and gastrointestinal issues.
Acute trauma was the most common cause, followed by respiratory health reasons and gastrointestinal issues.
Man loses 156 lbs. in 9 months with diet and exercise: ‘If I can do it, anybody can’
At his heaviest, the Missourian, who travels frequently for his sales job and has “lived on expense accounts” for decades, weighed about 540 pounds.
At his heaviest, the Missourian, who travels frequently for his sales job and has “lived on expense accounts” for decades, weighed about 540 pounds.
Tiny, infectious worm found in NY parks
The Toxocara worm can cause fever, fatigue, coughing, rash, or abdominal pain, and in extreme cases, can cause blindness or cause neurological damage to the brain.
The Toxocara worm can cause fever, fatigue, coughing, rash, or abdominal pain, and in extreme cases, can cause blindness or cause neurological damage to the brain.
CDC links Sarasota ice cream maker to deadly listeria outbreak
Officials with the CDC, FDA, and FL Dept. of Health suspected a link between the Sunshine State and nearly 2-dozen listeria cases. Now the CDC says Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota might be the root of the outbreak.
Officials with the CDC, FDA, and FL Dept. of Health suspected a link between the Sunshine State and nearly 2-dozen listeria cases. Now the CDC says Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota might be the root of the outbreak.
Texas Supreme Court blocks order that said clinics could continue abortions
The whiplash of Texas clinics turning away patients, rescheduling them, and now potentially canceling appointments again illustrates the confusion and scrambling taking place across the country since Roe was overturned.
The whiplash of Texas clinics turning away patients, rescheduling them, and now potentially canceling appointments again illustrates the confusion and scrambling taking place across the country since Roe was overturned.
Wisconsin's 1st monkeypox case identified, DHS says
Wisconsin's first case of orthopoxvirus, presumed to be monkeypox, has been identified in a Dane County resident, the state DHS confirmed.
Wisconsin's first case of orthopoxvirus, presumed to be monkeypox, has been identified in a Dane County resident, the state DHS confirmed.
NYC nurse first to get COVID vaccine to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Northwell Health critical care nurse Sandra Lindsay, who works in Queens, is among 17 people who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom this year. She became the face of the COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020 when she received the first distributed dose in the U.S.
Northwell Health critical care nurse Sandra Lindsay, who works in Queens, is among 17 people who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom this year. She became the face of the COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020 when she received the first distributed dose in the U.S.