First EEE death in NY since 2015: What to know about the potentially fatal virus
New York's first eastern equine encephalitis death since 2015 has led to a public health declaration and a mosquito bite prevention campaign. Here's what to know about the rare but deadly virus.
New York's first eastern equine encephalitis death since 2015 has led to a public health declaration and a mosquito bite prevention campaign. Here's what to know about the rare but deadly virus.
Nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer could be exposed to people’s food: Study
Researchers said the study is a good jumping off point to improve the world’s understanding of what outside factors cause breast cancer and how to better prevent exposure.
Researchers said the study is a good jumping off point to improve the world’s understanding of what outside factors cause breast cancer and how to better prevent exposure.
NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan to resign
The Health Commissioner of New York City, Dr. Ashwi Vasan, has submitted his resignation and will leave his position by the end of this year.
The Health Commissioner of New York City, Dr. Ashwi Vasan, has submitted his resignation and will leave his position by the end of this year.
Which cities are best for women? Study highlights economic, health, and safety
A new study by WalletHub reveals the best cities for women in 2024 based on economic, health, and safety factors.
A new study by WalletHub reveals the best cities for women in 2024 based on economic, health, and safety factors.
Here's how to order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Report details the lesser known link between alcohol and cancer risk
The latest Cancer Progress Report reveals a 33% decline in U.S. cancer deaths since 1991, but also highlights the lesser-known cancer risk posed by alcohol consumption.
The latest Cancer Progress Report reveals a 33% decline in U.S. cancer deaths since 1991, but also highlights the lesser-known cancer risk posed by alcohol consumption.
More than 3,000 chemicals enter the body through food packaging, study finds
A new study recently found evidence for widespread human exposure to food contact chemicals (FCCs) through food packaging items.
A new study recently found evidence for widespread human exposure to food contact chemicals (FCCs) through food packaging items.
NYC COVID czar caught on cam bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties during pandemic
Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.
Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.
More evidence found of microplastics infiltrating human brain, study says
Researchers in Brazil found evidence of microplastics in the brain tissue of human cadavers.
Researchers in Brazil found evidence of microplastics in the brain tissue of human cadavers.
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.
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.
Drug-resistant superbugs could kill more than 39 million by 2050, study suggests
More than 39 million people globally could die from superbugs that are resistant to widely-used medications by 2050, according to a new study.
More than 39 million people globally could die from superbugs that are resistant to widely-used medications by 2050, according to a new study.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
High levels of lead detected in 12 brands of cinnamon and spice blends, report says
Elevated levels of lead were found in 12 of 36 cinnamon and spice mixture brands tested by Consumer Reports.
Elevated levels of lead were found in 12 of 36 cinnamon and spice mixture brands tested by Consumer Reports.
'Dead butt syndrome' can happen after sitting too long: How to avoid the condition
Experts reveal what causes gluteal amnesia and how to know if you have it.
Experts reveal what causes gluteal amnesia and how to know if you have it.
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.
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."
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."
Recall of eggs, apple juice and deli meat: Recent list over various health concerns
Several grocery items have been recalled in recent weeks over various health concerns. Here’s what to know.
Several grocery items have been recalled in recent weeks over various health concerns. Here’s what to know.
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.
A recall of apple juice in the U.S. over arsenic concerns has been expanded from 9,500 cases to 133,500 cases.