NY declares monkeypox an imminent public health threat
Another 80,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine are headed to New York City, which has surpassed 1,000 monkeypox cases.
Another 80,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine are headed to New York City, which has surpassed 1,000 monkeypox cases.
Russ & Daughters Cafe reopens
Russ and Daughters Cafe on Manhattan's Lower East Side has reopened to indoor dining.
Russ and Daughters Cafe on Manhattan's Lower East Side has reopened to indoor dining.
Deadly bacteria found in continental U.S. soil for the first time
Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and can infect any organ, including the brain.
Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and can infect any organ, including the brain.
Laxatives recalled from CVS, Walgreens, other major retailers after contamination
Vi-Jon, LLC said it is aware of three reports of "serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall."
Vi-Jon, LLC said it is aware of three reports of "serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall."
Teen becomes caregiver for cancer-stricken parents: 'It's all love'
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
FDA: 800,000 more monkeypox vaccine doses coming
Health regulators say nearly 800,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine will soon be available for U.S. distribution.
Health regulators say nearly 800,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine will soon be available for U.S. distribution.
Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
WHO leader: Men at risk of monkeypox should limit sex for now
The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.
The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19: ‘Back to the Oval’
Biden spoke publicly Wednesday to a round of applause, telling Americans that “COVID isn't gone” but that serious illness can be avoided with vaccines, booster shoots and treatments.
Biden spoke publicly Wednesday to a round of applause, telling Americans that “COVID isn't gone” but that serious illness can be avoided with vaccines, booster shoots and treatments.
NYC rents shoot up, pushing out tenants who signed pandemic deals
New York City's pandemic rent deals initially sounded like a good idea for many. But as the deals expire, many renters are being priced out of their apartments.
New York City's pandemic rent deals initially sounded like a good idea for many. But as the deals expire, many renters are being priced out of their apartments.
New federal website aims to prevent deaths amid heat wave
The website follows other Biden Administration action on heat, including financial aid to help on air conditioning for low-income residents and grants to build new cooling centers.
The website follows other Biden Administration action on heat, including financial aid to help on air conditioning for low-income residents and grants to build new cooling centers.
COVID infections impact TSA, American and Southwest Airlines at LAX: report
COVID surge among Los Angeles International Airport staff includes cases where patients have since recovered from virus.
COVID surge among Los Angeles International Airport staff includes cases where patients have since recovered from virus.
Napping could lead to high blood pressure, stroke, study suggests
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
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.
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.
Instagram lawsuits claim platform fuels eating disorders, mental health issues for young users
The lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges Instagram has fueled eating disorders and other mental health-related issues for its teenage users.
The lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges Instagram has fueled eating disorders and other mental health-related issues for its teenage users.
Obesity in children increasing in U.S.
A new study finds that obesity rates among American children are skyrocketing.
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.
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.
Woman hospitalized after suffering 15 spider bites, contracting flesh-eating bacteria
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
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.
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.
Officials emphasized that Biden's symptoms are mild because he received four vaccine doses and started taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid after becoming infected.