New device offers alternative to rotator cuff surgery

The new device, currently being tested in New York, could offer patients an alternative to the painful, invasive surgery.

Complaints of overcrowding on LIRR as commuters return

Trains are becoming more crowded, to the point where some people have not been able to get a seat during rush hour.

Interferon does not help hospitalized COVID-19 patients, NIH study finds

A recent National Institutes of Health trial published on Monday highlights the failure of a COVID-19 treatment known as interferon beta-1a, a medicine with both antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.

Pregnant women express regret about not getting COVID-19 vaccine

Two women from Georgia and Alabama who contracted COVID-19 during their pregnancies are urging other pregnant women to get vaccinated.

FDA OKs mixing COVID-19 vaccines, approves Moderna, J&J boosters

U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.

Putin orders Russians stay off work for a week amid rising COVID-19 infections, deaths

President Vladimir Putin has ordered many of Russia's workers to stay off work for a week starting later this month amid rising coronavirus infection and death numbers.

Gates Foundation to spend $120M on access to Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says it will spend $120 million to boost access to generic versions of drugmaker Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill for lower income countries, if the drug gets approved by regulators.

Cases of rat-spread disease rising in NYC

New York City has reported an increase in human cases of a bacterial disease that has been spread by rats.

COVID-19 cases soar in Czech Republic; new restrictions imposed

The Czech Republic has been hit by a steep rise in coronavirus infections that have reached levels unseen since late April. In response, the government will require everyone to wear face coverings at workplaces.

US details plans to roll out COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11

Kids aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine, and the White House is detailing plans for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot.

NJ to require state contractors to get vaccine or be tested

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says all new state contracts must include language requiring workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine or undergo regular testing.

CDC to continue recommending masks in all schools, Walensky says

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.

AY4.2 variant: CDC says new delta sublineage of COVID-19 seen in US

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said Wednesday the AY4.2 sublineage recently identified in the United Kingdom has also been observed in the United States.

OSHA warns Arizona, South Carolina and Utah over COVID-19 violations

OSHA says Arizona, South Carolina and Utah are not complying with promises to enforce COVID-19 labor standards that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government.