1st human death of bird flu strain H5N2 confirmed, WHO says
The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.
Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy
This was the first time gene therapy was applied to both ears, researchers say.
FDA advisers reject MDMA therapy to treat PTSD
FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.
Are New Yorkers getting enough sleep?
New York City may be known as the “city that never sleeps," but are New Yorkers getting enough sleep?
General Mills facing revived push to cut plastic chemicals in food
Advocacy groups are calling for General Mills to stop using plastic chemicals linked to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Best time to drink coffee: Experts spill the beans
Social media influencers have been blaming their afternoon slumps on drinking coffee first thing in the morning. Experts weigh in.
Tattoos may increase risk of developing lymphoma, alarming new study finds
A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.
US girls are getting their first periods earlier, study finds – what's driving this?
A new study finds that US girls are experiencing their first periods earlier, with factors such as improved nutrition, increased BMI, and environmental exposures potentially driving this trend.
Skin cancer awareness: Experts weigh in on how to spot, treat
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the National Institutes of Health. Early detection and treatment save lives.
How music therapy helps cancer patients cope in NYC: 'Music helps me take care of myself'
A music therapy program on the Upper East Side is helping cancer patients manage the highs and lows of their treatment.
Feeding peanuts to babies could prevent allergies through the teen years, study finds
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.
Fish oil supplements linked to greater first-time heart attack risk in study: ‘Not universally good or bad'
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Family infected with parasitic worms from undercooked black bear meat, CDC reports
Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.
Backyard poultry linked to salmonella outbreak; over 100 sickened
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Free IVF: These companies offer fertility benefits for part-time employees
The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.
ADHD diagnosed in about 1 in 9 US children, CDC says
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
Hempstead drinking water said to contain high levels of cancer-causing chemicals
Officials on Long Island say that there are high levels of a probable cancer-causing chemical in Hempstead's drinking water.
The Big Idea: NYU pioneers non-invasive cancer treatment with histotripsy
NYU is transforming cancer treatment with histotripsy, a non-invasive method using focused ultrasound to target liver tumors effectively.
Disrupted sleep, plus nightmares could be linked to autoimmune diseases, experts say
Those who experience vivid nightmares and odd hallucinations might have an underlying autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
Some teen girls using smartphone up to 6 hours per day, study finds
Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.