COVID XEC variant, reportedly more contagious, starting to spread

Health experts and scientists around the world are sharing thoughts on what they believe will be the next dominant COVID variant to watch for this fall - XEC.

4 out of 5 parents moved their kids out of booster seats too soon, study finds

A recent study reveals that 4 out of 5 parents transition their children out of booster seats too early, raising safety concerns. Find out the recommendations for child car seat safety and how to protect young passengers.

Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know

Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”

FDA to propose new food label warnings to combat obesity

The FDA is considering food labels to help consumers identify products with unhealthy ingredients, but some experts wonder if this is enough to help in the fight of high obesity rates in the U.S.

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul announces skin cancer diagnosis

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that she was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer.

Humans age rapidly in two 'bursts' at these ages, according to study

A Stanford study reveals two rapid aging phases during our lifespan, occurring around ages 44 and 60. The research suggests lifestyle changes to manage these aging "bursts."

Apple juice recall expanded over arsenic concerns

A recall of apple juice in the U.S. over arsenic concerns has been expanded from 9,500 cases to 133,500 cases.

How many alarms do you set in the morning? Sleep expert shares ideal number

The more times one hits the snooze button, the more they’re interrupting their sleep cycle, according to a sleep psychologist from the Cleveland Clinic.

Eggs recalled after salmonella outbreak in multiple states

Eggs from a Wisconsin farm have been recalled after dozens of people across the country were sickened with a salmonella infection.

Long Island water quality improves as toxic chemical levels decline: report

Despite concerns about Long Island’s drinking water, a Citizens Campaign for the Environment report shows levels of two toxic chemicals have decreased since the nonprofit's 2016 analysis.

Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, review of studies suggests

An in-depth evaluation of published studies implies that radio waves from mobile phones do not pose a risk to a person’s health.

West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?

The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.

West Nile virus deaths reported in the US: What to know

Three people have died in the U.S. from West Nile virus, the mosquito-borne illness that can sometimes cause serious, sometimes fatal infections.

Eli Lilly cutting cost of certain weight loss drugs by at least 50%

Eli Lilly is cutting the cost of certain weight loss drugs, with new single-dose vials costing less than other medications used for obesity.