NYC nurses strike day 16 latest

The NYSNA said over the weekend that nurses at Mount Sinai and NewYork-Presbyterian reached tentative agreements with hospital management to maintain current health care coverage.

Nearly 90% of US adults show signs of heart-related syndrome, study finds

A new study from the American Heart Association found heart health is improving, but overlapping heart, kidney and metabolic risks remain widespread.

Powdered whole milk may be culprit in botulism outbreak that sickened dozens of babies

Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.

What is histoplasmosis? Outbreak leaves 1 dead, dozens ill in Tennessee

Tennessee health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens more.

Mamdani and Sanders back nurses as NYC strike enters second week

As the strike continues, political leaders have weighed in calling on both sides to return to the bargaining table and reach a swift and reasonable deal.

Endurance exercise may raise heart rhythm risk for men over 50

New research from the University of Leeds suggests that some male endurance athletes over 50 may face an increased risk of dangerous heart rhythm disturbances during or after exercise.

NYC nurses strike enters day 5: What to know going into the weekend

In a statement, the hospital said the union’s proposals “remain unreasonable" and that the two sides are still far apart.

More residents diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem
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Harlem residents are calling for action after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in one apartment complex.

NYC nurses strike enters day 3 with no deal in sight

The last major nurses strike in the city, three years ago, lasted three days. It remains unclear how long this one will continue.

Latest on the NYC nurses strike: How patients feel, what hospitals are saying

A spokesperson for Mount Sinai said about 20% of its nurses crossed the picket line Monday, and the hospital expects more to do so in the coming days.

Colleen Hoover reveals cancer diagnosis

Colleen Hoover, the famed author behind "It Ends With Us" and "Verity," revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer and has been receiving radiation treatment.

NYC nurses strike: Hospital accuses union of trying to protect drunk, high workers

The largest nurses' strike in New York City is entering its second day as one of the city's major hospitals is reportedly accusing the union of making demands that could affect patient safety.

CDC reports first cruise norovirus outbreak this year, as nearly 90 people are infected

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a norovirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship — the first one of the year that's been reported.