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.
Why mosquito season is getting worse
Mosquitoes aren't just annoying ― they pose serious health risks, even to people in the U.S. In fact, the CDC calls the mosquito the "world's deadliest animal." Here is why.
Mosquitoes aren't just annoying ― they pose serious health risks, even to people in the U.S. In fact, the CDC calls the mosquito the "world's deadliest animal." Here is why.
Shifting abortion laws since Roe v. Wade decision causes confusion for providers, patients
The evolving legal landscape around abortion access is causing confusion for providers and patients across the country after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
The evolving legal landscape around abortion access is causing confusion for providers and patients across the country after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
California becomes first state to cover health care for all immigrants
California is now the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.
California is now the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.
North Korea suggests balloons flown from South brought COVID-19
Activists for years have flown balloons across the border to distribute propaganda leaflets critical of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Activists for years have flown balloons across the border to distribute propaganda leaflets critical of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
CDC: New listeria outbreak tied to 23 illnesses, 1 death
One death and nearly two dozen hospitalizations are tied to a new listeria outbreak of unknown origin, health officials said Thursday. The CDC says nearly all the 23 people known to have been infected in the outbreak either live in or traveled to Florida about a month before they got sick.
One death and nearly two dozen hospitalizations are tied to a new listeria outbreak of unknown origin, health officials said Thursday. The CDC says nearly all the 23 people known to have been infected in the outbreak either live in or traveled to Florida about a month before they got sick.
Interest in vasectomies spiked since Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court
One clinic in Austin, Texas, said it usually gets about eight calls a day on average for a vasectomy consultation, but after last week’s Supreme Court decision, the number of calls has skyrocketed to 100 a day, on average.
One clinic in Austin, Texas, said it usually gets about eight calls a day on average for a vasectomy consultation, but after last week’s Supreme Court decision, the number of calls has skyrocketed to 100 a day, on average.
Delta pilots picketing at JFK Airport
Off-duty Delta Air Lines pilots on Thursday picketed at airports around the country, including John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. After two years of hectic pandemic travel, the pilots say they're fed up with the pace of their contract negotiations.
Off-duty Delta Air Lines pilots on Thursday picketed at airports around the country, including John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. After two years of hectic pandemic travel, the pilots say they're fed up with the pace of their contract negotiations.
'World's largest' chocolate factory halts production after salmonella infection
A huge Belgian chocolate factory has halted production after detecting salmonella in a batch of chocolates.
A huge Belgian chocolate factory has halted production after detecting salmonella in a batch of chocolates.
Good sleep 'essential' for cardiovascular health, American Heart Association says
The American Heart Association has added sleep duration to its checklist for optimal cardiovascular health. Here’s what healthy sleep looks like.
The American Heart Association has added sleep duration to its checklist for optimal cardiovascular health. Here’s what healthy sleep looks like.
US health officials grapple with whether to offer new COVID-19 booster shots this fall
"This is science at its toughest," FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Mark said of whether to offer modified COVID-19 booster shots this fall due to the changing coronavirus.
"This is science at its toughest," FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Mark said of whether to offer modified COVID-19 booster shots this fall due to the changing coronavirus.
How families are handling the end of pandemic-era free school meals
The pandemic-era federal aid that made school meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — is ending, raising fears about the effects in the upcoming school year for families already struggling with rising food and fuel costs.
The pandemic-era federal aid that made school meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — is ending, raising fears about the effects in the upcoming school year for families already struggling with rising food and fuel costs.
V is for vaccine: Sesame Street's Elmo gets COVID-19 vaccine
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, announced that Elmo had gotten vaccinated in public service announcement posted to YouTube.
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, announced that Elmo had gotten vaccinated in public service announcement posted to YouTube.
Here's who should get vaccines for monkeypox
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
CTE: Ex-MLS player becomes 1st in the league diagnosed with brain disease
Researchers have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a Major League Soccer player for the first time.
Researchers have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a Major League Soccer player for the first time.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
New NYC omicron subvariant wave starting?
New cases of COVID-19 have stopped falling in New York City and the growing share of infections from the BA.5 omicron subvariant could mean the start of a new wave, according to a former top health aide to City Hall.
New cases of COVID-19 have stopped falling in New York City and the growing share of infections from the BA.5 omicron subvariant could mean the start of a new wave, according to a former top health aide to City Hall.
Vitamins, supplements may be waste of money for most Americans, report suggests
For generally healthy and non-pregnant adults, experts said there's no "magic set of pills" — noting how diet and exercise are key.
For generally healthy and non-pregnant adults, experts said there's no "magic set of pills" — noting how diet and exercise are key.
CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid limiting purchases of Plan B pills following SCOTUS ruling
The pills were in short supply or out of stock on Monday morning on the retailers' websites.
The pills were in short supply or out of stock on Monday morning on the retailers' websites.
Careful of painful 'margarita burns' when making that summer cocktail
According to The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, the condition is also known as phytophotodermatitis.
According to The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, the condition is also known as phytophotodermatitis.