COVID-19 was leading cause of US duty-related police deaths in 2020, study finds
In 2020, COVID-19 deaths accounted for 62% of all duty-related law enforcement officer deaths.
In 2020, COVID-19 deaths accounted for 62% of all duty-related law enforcement officer deaths.
COVID vaccines for kids 5 and younger could start the week of June 20: White House
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
NYC Fitness Week: Studios offering deals on workouts
Participating studios are offering buy-one-get-one-free promos on classes. Some studios are also offering discounts on memberships. More than 150 studios are participating.
Participating studios are offering buy-one-get-one-free promos on classes. Some studios are also offering discounts on memberships. More than 150 studios are participating.
Study suggests genetic cancer risks could be enhanced by metabolism
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
Powassan virus death in Connecticut
A Connecticut woman has died of Powassan virus, a tick borne illness.
A Connecticut woman has died of Powassan virus, a tick borne illness.
US has wasted more than 82 million COVID-19 vaccine doses: report
The Biden administration said the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to young children as Pfizer and BioNTech have requested they undergo a three-dose regimen
The Biden administration said the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to young children as Pfizer and BioNTech have requested they undergo a three-dose regimen
Bad breath: Many Americans avoiding the dentist amid pandemic
As more people feel comfortable going out without wearing a mask, don't be surprised if you get a not-so-welcomed whiff of bad breath. And the bad breath could be yours.
As more people feel comfortable going out without wearing a mask, don't be surprised if you get a not-so-welcomed whiff of bad breath. And the bad breath could be yours.
Women’s health company unveils ‘Period Crunch’ cereal shaped like uterus
Milk even turns red when you add it to a bowl of “Period Crunch” cereal. The inventors hope the new product will make the taboo topic more palatable.
Milk even turns red when you add it to a bowl of “Period Crunch” cereal. The inventors hope the new product will make the taboo topic more palatable.
Weight-loss drug called Wegovy receives FDA approval
Wegovy — an under-the-skin injection that showed promise in weight-loss clinical trials — is the first drug approved for chronic weight management since 2014.
Wegovy — an under-the-skin injection that showed promise in weight-loss clinical trials — is the first drug approved for chronic weight management since 2014.
FDA panel greenlights Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
New Yorkers not feeling relief at pump
New York cut the state gas tax by 16 cents a gallon to help out drivers while gas prices are soaring. Some counties have also dropped gas tax prices. But with gas prices continuing the surge, many motorists say they just don't see any breaks.
New York cut the state gas tax by 16 cents a gallon to help out drivers while gas prices are soaring. Some counties have also dropped gas tax prices. But with gas prices continuing the surge, many motorists say they just don't see any breaks.
Lawsuit: Man claims now-recalled CPAP sleep apnea machine gave him cancer
Philips later recalled the machine over concerns that a foam component could disintegrate and be inhaled by the user.
Philips later recalled the machine over concerns that a foam component could disintegrate and be inhaled by the user.
Lifeguard shortage poses challenges for beaches, pools
New York City beaches are open with lifeguards on duty seven days a week for the summer. But a nationwide shortage of lifeguards is challenging many pools and beaches.
New York City beaches are open with lifeguards on duty seven days a week for the summer. But a nationwide shortage of lifeguards is challenging many pools and beaches.
Pandemic relief: NYC public school kids will get $375 summer meal benefit
Under the Coronavirus Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer, or P-EBT, New York families will receive $375 for every child who is eligible for a free school lunch under the National School Lunch Act.
Under the Coronavirus Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer, or P-EBT, New York families will receive $375 for every child who is eligible for a free school lunch under the National School Lunch Act.
Potential 'pregnancy register' in Poland stokes privacy fears for women
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”
Drug could help thousands with advanced breast cancer, researchers say
The latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer.
The latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer.
2 monkeypox strains found in US suggest undetected circulation
Many of the U.S. cases were caused by the same strain as recent cases in Europe, but a few samples show a different strain, federal health officials said.
Many of the U.S. cases were caused by the same strain as recent cases in Europe, but a few samples show a different strain, federal health officials said.
5th monkeypox case reported in NYC as worldwide spread continues
A fifth person in New York City has tested positive for the orthopoxvirus, the virus that causes monkeypox, announced the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
A fifth person in New York City has tested positive for the orthopoxvirus, the virus that causes monkeypox, announced the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.