Dr. Ruth, pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96

Dr. Ruth became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo topics. Here is a look back at her career.

3 Colorado poultry workers presumed to have bird flu

Three people who had direct contact with infected animals in Colorado are presumed to have contracted bird flu.

Medicines that don't mix well with extreme heat: What to know

Learn how extreme heat can worsen the side effects of common medications and get advice on proper storage and handling.

Lupus: What to know about the autoimmune disease

Lupus has no cure and the exact cause is unknown, but in a recent breakthrough study, scientists believe they may have found a primary cause of the complex autoimmune disease.

Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds

Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.

Most stressed cities in America: Where does NYC rank?

New York City ranked no. 36 as one of the most stressed cities in the U.S., according to a study by WalletHub.

Human plague case confirmed in Colorado, health officials warn

A human case of the plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, about 100 miles south of Denver, with health officials urging precautions for both people and pets.

Does social media need warning labels? Experts weigh in

As awareness grows about rising mental health issues facing young people many experts believe it's time to put warning labels on social media.

Design FC partners with Common Goal: Mental Health Awareness for Youth Soccer Players

A new program called Design FC is running 'Create the Space' training sessions to help young soccer players express themselves on and off the pitch, as well as feeling safe and improving their mental well-being.

Experts worry over pandemic's toll on child development

New data is showing that some young children are still dealing with the aftereffects of COVID-19 lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, and are struggling with classroom social skills.

FDA approves Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease

Eli Lilly's Kisunla is the second treatment available in the U.S. that has been shown in trials to modestly slow a decline in memory.

Ambulance response times in NYC hit pandemic-era highs

New data shows it's taking longer for ambulances to arrive at the scene of emergencies here in the city.

What is ‘sober curious’? All about the growing shift on alcohol

The “sober curious” alcohol movement is becoming more mainstream. Here’s what it’s about and how it could impact your life.