Melatonin poisoning among kids on the rise, study says
Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic.
Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic.
New genetic experiment was found to shrink woman's pancreatic cancer
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.
Baby formula shortage: Out-of-stock rate continues to worsen, jumping to 73.5%
Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan, facility is expected to restart production this week, but that still means products from the plant won't likely return to store shelves until at least mid-July.
Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan, facility is expected to restart production this week, but that still means products from the plant won't likely return to store shelves until at least mid-July.
Elderly walking speed could indicate dementia risk, study finds
Researchers found that a dual decline in gait and cognitive function compared with non-decliners was significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia. This risk was highest in those with both gait and memory decline.
Researchers found that a dual decline in gait and cognitive function compared with non-decliners was significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia. This risk was highest in those with both gait and memory decline.
1st COVID-19 vaccine dose possible for kids under 5 as soon as June 21, White House says
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.
New COVID-19 vaccine option Novavax hopes to win over FDA, Americans
Americans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option — a more traditional kind of shot known as a protein vaccine.
Americans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option — a more traditional kind of shot known as a protein vaccine.
New 3D-printed ear could be a game-changer for organ transplants, doctors say
A first-of-its-kind ear reconstruction that used a 3D-printed ear made from human cells could be a game-changer for regenerative medicine, doctors say.
A first-of-its-kind ear reconstruction that used a 3D-printed ear made from human cells could be a game-changer for regenerative medicine, doctors say.
More monkeypox cases found in NYC
Two more people have tested positive for orthopoxvirus, the virus that causes monkeypox, in New York City bringing the total number of cases in the city to four.
Two more people have tested positive for orthopoxvirus, the virus that causes monkeypox, in New York City bringing the total number of cases in the city to four.
Mayor Adams wants municipal workers back in office to set example
A survey says 38% of Manhattan office employees are working a hybrid model. The mayor wants his workforce back in the office to set an example for the private sector.
A survey says 38% of Manhattan office employees are working a hybrid model. The mayor wants his workforce back in the office to set an example for the private sector.
FBI thwarted 'despicable' cyberattack on children's hospital, director says
The FBI director said a planned cyberattack on Boston Children's Hospital would have been "one of the most despicable cyberattacks I've seen."
The FBI director said a planned cyberattack on Boston Children's Hospital would have been "one of the most despicable cyberattacks I've seen."
People with food allergies may be less likely to catch COVID-19, study finds
Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
2 dead, 24 sick in Legionnaires' disease cluster in the Bronx, say health officials
Two people have died and at least 24 have been sickened in the Bronx from the pneumonia-like illness known as Legionnaire's disease. A cluster of cases in the Highbridge section has been closely monitored since an outbreak last month.
Two people have died and at least 24 have been sickened in the Bronx from the pneumonia-like illness known as Legionnaire's disease. A cluster of cases in the Highbridge section has been closely monitored since an outbreak last month.
Jada Pinkett Smith addresses Oscars slap on 'Red Table Talk'
Jada Pinkett Smith turned her husband’s Oscar-night blowup into a teachable moment about alopecia areata, the hair-loss disorder affecting her and millions of others that, in some cases, can impact a person’s sense of identity.
Jada Pinkett Smith turned her husband’s Oscar-night blowup into a teachable moment about alopecia areata, the hair-loss disorder affecting her and millions of others that, in some cases, can impact a person’s sense of identity.
Sales of e-cigarettes completely banned in Mexico
Mexico had already prohibited imports of the devices since at least October.
Mexico had already prohibited imports of the devices since at least October.
DOJ asks court to reverse rule lifting requirement for COVID masks on public transportation
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
Eating one egg per day may help lower risk of heart disease, study suggests
Eggs are loaded with nutrients, while also containing a high level of dietary cholesterol. The study aimed to dig deeper into egg consumption and heart health.
Eggs are loaded with nutrients, while also containing a high level of dietary cholesterol. The study aimed to dig deeper into egg consumption and heart health.
Monkeypox won't turn into a pandemic, WHO expert believes
Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.
Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.
New Yorkers with 'long COVID' getting help
Nitza Rochez's battle with COVID was nothing compared to what she experienced once she recovered from the virus in March 2020. Then she got help at Mount Sinai's Center for Post-COVID Care.
Nitza Rochez's battle with COVID was nothing compared to what she experienced once she recovered from the virus in March 2020. Then she got help at Mount Sinai's Center for Post-COVID Care.
Many of us have a vitamin D deficiency and don't know it, researchers say
Almost half of us, worldwide, suffer from a vitamin D deficiency. And before you go running for the sun, that may not necessarily be the cure.
Almost half of us, worldwide, suffer from a vitamin D deficiency. And before you go running for the sun, that may not necessarily be the cure.
9 Monkeypox cases reported in 7 states, CDC says
Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.
Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.