Study finds greener cities could benefit human health, save thousands of lives
Researchers found that between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced if “greenness” increased in U.S. metropolitan areas.
Researchers found that between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced if “greenness” increased in U.S. metropolitan areas.
Georgia childhood cancer survivor becomes pediatric cancer nurse
A decade after staring down brain cancer, Julia York's life has come full circle. The 22-year-old recently graduated from UAB School of Nursing and will start her new job in July as a pediatric oncology nurse at Alabama Children's.
A decade after staring down brain cancer, Julia York's life has come full circle. The 22-year-old recently graduated from UAB School of Nursing and will start her new job in July as a pediatric oncology nurse at Alabama Children's.
Baby formula shortage: Huge shipment arrives from Europe
Jill Biden and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy welcomed the delivery of a second shipment of tens of thousands of pounds of baby formula that the Biden administration is importing from Europe.
Jill Biden and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy welcomed the delivery of a second shipment of tens of thousands of pounds of baby formula that the Biden administration is importing from Europe.
Vaccines don't always protect infected from 'long Covid,' new research shows
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Bronx Legionnaires outbreak: 1 dead, 19 confirmed cases
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in a Bronx neighborhood has sickened 19 people since the beginning of the month, with one person dying.
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in a Bronx neighborhood has sickened 19 people since the beginning of the month, with one person dying.
How robots help older New Yorkers fight social isolation
Many older Americans deal with loneliness and social isolation. New York has partnered with a robotics company to place an interactive "robot" named ElliQ in the homes of about 800 senior citizens. So what does ElliQ do?
Many older Americans deal with loneliness and social isolation. New York has partnered with a robotics company to place an interactive "robot" named ElliQ in the homes of about 800 senior citizens. So what does ElliQ do?
US birth rate rose slowly last year following steep decline from COVID-19 onset
U.S. births bumped up last year, but the number of babies born was still lower than before the coronavirus pandemic. The 1% increase was a bit of a rebound from 2020.
U.S. births bumped up last year, but the number of babies born was still lower than before the coronavirus pandemic. The 1% increase was a bit of a rebound from 2020.
Smallpox vaccine Jynneos can prevent monkeypox, CDC says
The CDC said they have a stockpile of a smallpox vaccine that is effective in treating monkeypox.
The CDC said they have a stockpile of a smallpox vaccine that is effective in treating monkeypox.
Monkeypox reported in Sacramento; 1st known case in California
A patient who traveled to Europe and came back to Sacramento most likely has monkeypox; the first known case in California.
A patient who traveled to Europe and came back to Sacramento most likely has monkeypox; the first known case in California.
COVID-19 rebound reported after Pfizer’s pill Paxlovid, CDC says
A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.
A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.
Washington health officials investigate presumptive case of monkeypox
Washington health officials said Monday they were investigating a presumptive case of monkeypox in the state. It's one of less than ten confirmed or suspected monkeypox cases in the U.S.
Washington health officials said Monday they were investigating a presumptive case of monkeypox in the state. It's one of less than ten confirmed or suspected monkeypox cases in the U.S.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5: Pfizer says 3 small doses offer strong protection
Pfizer says it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Pfizer says it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Pfizer: 3 COVID shots protect children under 5
Pfizer says three small doses of its COVID-19 vaccine protect kids under 5. The company released preliminary results on Monday and said it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. It's the latest step toward letting the littlest kids get the shots. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. The Food and Drug Administration has begun evaluating data from rival Moderna. That company hopes to offer two kid-sized shots by summer. The FDA has set tentative dates next month for its scientific advisers to publicly debate data from Pfizer and Moderna.
Pfizer says three small doses of its COVID-19 vaccine protect kids under 5. The company released preliminary results on Monday and said it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. It's the latest step toward letting the littlest kids get the shots. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. The Food and Drug Administration has begun evaluating data from rival Moderna. That company hopes to offer two kid-sized shots by summer. The FDA has set tentative dates next month for its scientific advisers to publicly debate data from Pfizer and Moderna.
Theories emerge for mysterious liver illnesses in children
CDC officials last week said they are now looking into 180 possible cases across the U.S. Most of the children were hospitalized, at least 15 required liver transplants and six died.
CDC officials last week said they are now looking into 180 possible cases across the U.S. Most of the children were hospitalized, at least 15 required liver transplants and six died.
Hotter nights due to climate change will cost us sleep, study suggests
By the year 2099, hotter “suboptimal temperatures” may reduce sleep by 50 to 58 hours per person each year, according to a new study of adults from around the world.
By the year 2099, hotter “suboptimal temperatures” may reduce sleep by 50 to 58 hours per person each year, according to a new study of adults from around the world.
Monkeypox in NY: Symptoms to watch for
Monkeypox continues to spread in the U.S. Here are the symptoms to look out for.
Monkeypox continues to spread in the U.S. Here are the symptoms to look out for.
Expert: Monkeypox likely spread by sex at 2 raves in Europe
The monkeypox outbreak may be linked to risky sexual behavior at two recent raves in Europe.
The monkeypox outbreak may be linked to risky sexual behavior at two recent raves in Europe.
Baby formula shortage: 78,000 pounds of formula arrives in US
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
Zac Brown Band founding member John Driskell Hopkins announces ALS diagnosis
John Driskell Hopkins, who's been with the band since the beginning, said he's noticed some balance issues and stiffness in his hands over the past several years.
John Driskell Hopkins, who's been with the band since the beginning, said he's noticed some balance issues and stiffness in his hands over the past several years.
Biden on Monkeypox: Outbreak should concern 'everybody,' as health experts are baffled
The U.S. reported its first confirmed monkeypox case this week.
The U.S. reported its first confirmed monkeypox case this week.