Over half of U.S. abortions now done with pills, not surgery, report says
A new report shows over half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery. The trend spiked during the pandemic as telemedicine increased and pills by mail were allowed.
A new report shows over half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery. The trend spiked during the pandemic as telemedicine increased and pills by mail were allowed.
Mental health care system in NY struggles to meet demand
New York has only about half the number of beds needed to treat mental illness, according to an advocacy group.
New York has only about half the number of beds needed to treat mental illness, according to an advocacy group.
California convoy opposing COVID-19 mandates hits the road
A small convoy of truckers demanding an end to coronavirus mandates began a cross-country drive from California to Washington, D.C. Convoy vehicles carried signs with slogans such as “Legalize freedom” and “Let them breathe.”
A small convoy of truckers demanding an end to coronavirus mandates began a cross-country drive from California to Washington, D.C. Convoy vehicles carried signs with slogans such as “Legalize freedom” and “Let them breathe.”
California widow wins $3M after tennis star husband dies of sepsis
Widow Christina Flach recently won a $3 million settlement from Kaiser Permanente after her husband, Ken Flach, a tennis pro, died of sepsis in 2018.
Widow Christina Flach recently won a $3 million settlement from Kaiser Permanente after her husband, Ken Flach, a tennis pro, died of sepsis in 2018.
Adams hints that NYC vax mandate could end soon
While he was vague on a specific timeline, Mayor Eric Adams said that he cannot wait to get rid of the city's vaccine mandates.
While he was vague on a specific timeline, Mayor Eric Adams said that he cannot wait to get rid of the city's vaccine mandates.
Man's keloid scarring growing over 75 percent of body but insurance won't cover surgery
The Detroit man had worked as a nursing assistant but because of the keloids that limit his mobility, his job became too strenuous. The procedure he needs is considered cosmetic and insurance won't cover it.
The Detroit man had worked as a nursing assistant but because of the keloids that limit his mobility, his job became too strenuous. The procedure he needs is considered cosmetic and insurance won't cover it.
Relentless rise in rents across the U.S.
The median rent price across the U.S. has risen by more than 19% over a year ago to reach $1,789. But some cities, particularly in the Sunbelt region, are seeing much higher spikes.
The median rent price across the U.S. has risen by more than 19% over a year ago to reach $1,789. But some cities, particularly in the Sunbelt region, are seeing much higher spikes.
Target drops mask mandate for employees, customers
Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules.
Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules.
NJ urges COVID vaccine booster shots
Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday that he will soon end his regular COVID-19 pandemic briefings because of the overall progress against illnesses. But he and health officials are still urging residents to get boosted.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday that he will soon end his regular COVID-19 pandemic briefings because of the overall progress against illnesses. But he and health officials are still urging residents to get boosted.
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival cruise lines to ease mask mandates
Three major cruise lines are dropping onboard mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to trend downward in the U.S.
Three major cruise lines are dropping onboard mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to trend downward in the U.S.
COVID restrictions scrapped in England, Boris Johnson announces
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that he is scrapping the last domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that he is scrapping the last domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate
Bird flu fears: 8 cases of avian flu detected in backyard flock on Long Island
Eight cases of the highly contagious bird flu were confirmed in a flock of non-commercial birds living in a backyard on Long Island, said federal health officials.
Eight cases of the highly contagious bird flu were confirmed in a flock of non-commercial birds living in a backyard on Long Island, said federal health officials.
New England college student, 19, has legs amputated after eating leftover noodles, doctor says
The 19-year-old man, identified in the YouTube video as "JC," had started feeling abdominal pain and nausea after eating rice, chicken, and lo mein leftovers from a restaurant meal.
The 19-year-old man, identified in the YouTube video as "JC," had started feeling abdominal pain and nausea after eating rice, chicken, and lo mein leftovers from a restaurant meal.
Joe Rogan Experience podcast disappears from Spotify, reports claim
The Joe Rogan Experience was not available to be accessed on Spotify, according to multiple reports.
The Joe Rogan Experience was not available to be accessed on Spotify, according to multiple reports.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations trending downward in US
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
A fourth COVID vaccine shot: Will it be necessary?
CDC data shows 92.6 million Americans have received a booster shot.
CDC data shows 92.6 million Americans have received a booster shot.
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID
The 95-year-old monarch is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
The 95-year-old monarch is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
Family hears the heartbeat of a lost loved one as they meet the woman her heart was donated to
A teen was given a chance at a normal childhood and a man was able to get off dialysis after 7 years when Briana Rodriguez died in an ATV accident almost a decade ago. Just a month before her death, she signed up to be an organ donor. "Such a giving act in her last days."
A teen was given a chance at a normal childhood and a man was able to get off dialysis after 7 years when Briana Rodriguez died in an ATV accident almost a decade ago. Just a month before her death, she signed up to be an organ donor. "Such a giving act in her last days."
Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
NYC subway safety plan includes cops, outreach workers, mental health experts
Mayor Eric Adams says he will clean up the city's increasingly dangerous subway stations by removing the homeless and enforcing transit rules.
Mayor Eric Adams says he will clean up the city's increasingly dangerous subway stations by removing the homeless and enforcing transit rules.