Paralyzed former Rutgers athlete expands bourbon brand into NY, donates $5.20 of every sale to research
Former Rutgers University defensive tackle Eric LeGrand is expanding his bourbon brand from New Jersey and Kentucky into New York and is donating proceeds from cases of liquor sold to find a cure for paralysis.
Former Rutgers University defensive tackle Eric LeGrand is expanding his bourbon brand from New Jersey and Kentucky into New York and is donating proceeds from cases of liquor sold to find a cure for paralysis.
COVID-19 variants called FLiRT are spreading across US
The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.
Mpox cases surge in NYC: What to know
The NYC Department of Health cautioned that cases of mpox have surged in NYC since October, peaking at 51 cases in January.
The NYC Department of Health cautioned that cases of mpox have surged in NYC since October, peaking at 51 cases in January.
Mental Health Awareness Month: How to spot signs of worker stress
A recent study has brought to light a concerning fact: 48% of workers are battling with stress, a significant number that demands our attention and action.
A recent study has brought to light a concerning fact: 48% of workers are battling with stress, a significant number that demands our attention and action.
25K Americans starting Wegovy weekly as supply increases and prices drop, drugmaker says
The number of U.S. patients currently starting the weight management drug Wegovy is "four times" the number in December 2023, the drugmaker said.
The number of U.S. patients currently starting the weight management drug Wegovy is "four times" the number in December 2023, the drugmaker said.
Columbia University urging more diverse blood donors amidst shortages
Columbia University and the American Red Cross are trying to raise awareness about the need for more diverse blood donors as blood donation shortages continue nationwide.
Columbia University and the American Red Cross are trying to raise awareness about the need for more diverse blood donors as blood donation shortages continue nationwide.
Maternal mortality rate in U.S. declines, but racial disparities remain: CDC data
Following an increase in women dying during pregnancy or after childbirth earlier in the pandemic, mortality rates dropped significantly in 2022, according to a new CDC report.
Following an increase in women dying during pregnancy or after childbirth earlier in the pandemic, mortality rates dropped significantly in 2022, according to a new CDC report.
Do we really know the impact of social media use and abuse?
Social media is everywhere and it's hard to imagine what our lives would be like without it, but do we really know about the true impact of social media use and abuse?
Social media is everywhere and it's hard to imagine what our lives would be like without it, but do we really know about the true impact of social media use and abuse?
Walnuts recalled amid E. coli outbreak in multiple states, CDC says
An E. coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the CDC, as well as a recall. The walnuts were sold at retailers in at least 19 states.
An E. coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the CDC, as well as a recall. The walnuts were sold at retailers in at least 19 states.
Cancer trends: Common types & risk factors revealed
Almost 40% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime — but certain types are more common than others, statistics show.
Almost 40% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime — but certain types are more common than others, statistics show.
Mammogram screening to detect breast cancer should now start at 40, panel says
Breast cancer is the second-most common cause of cancer death for U.S. women.
Breast cancer is the second-most common cause of cancer death for U.S. women.
USDA testing ground beef in states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cows
The USDA is testing ground beef sold at retailers located in U.S. states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle. But the agency said it’s “confident that the meat supply is safe.”
The USDA is testing ground beef sold at retailers located in U.S. states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle. But the agency said it’s “confident that the meat supply is safe.”
Kaiser Permanente says data breach may affect 13.4M customers
Kaiser Permanente said it is notifying members after a recent data breach potentially affected millions of accounts.
Kaiser Permanente said it is notifying members after a recent data breach potentially affected millions of accounts.
81% of millennials say they can't afford a midlife crisis
Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.
Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.
Norovirus: Nearly 200 sick in outbreaks on Princess, Royal Caribbean ships, CDC says
Norovirus outbreaks on Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean ships in April left nearly 200 people sick, the CDC reported.
Norovirus outbreaks on Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean ships in April left nearly 200 people sick, the CDC reported.
What in particular are New Yorkers stressed about?
Between the upcoming presidential election, the war in Gaza, and climate change are adding to New Yorkers stress levels this year, APA senior director and clinical psychologist Dr. C. Vaile Wright said.
Between the upcoming presidential election, the war in Gaza, and climate change are adding to New Yorkers stress levels this year, APA senior director and clinical psychologist Dr. C. Vaile Wright said.
Here's when people think 'old age' begins, according to study
People think “old age" starts later than it used to, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association.
People think “old age" starts later than it used to, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association.
Illinois community celebrates as 2nd-grader returns home cancer-free
In a heartwarming display of community support, residents of Chatham, Illinois, gathered to celebrate the return of second-grader Judah Collins, who has triumphed over cancer.
In a heartwarming display of community support, residents of Chatham, Illinois, gathered to celebrate the return of second-grader Judah Collins, who has triumphed over cancer.
US birth rates plummet to historic lows, CDC says
Women are giving birth at record-low rates in the United States, according to provisional data by the CDC.
Women are giving birth at record-low rates in the United States, according to provisional data by the CDC.
What millennials are doing to confront the 'quarter-life crisis'
We’ve all heard of a midlife crisis, but how about a quarter-life crisis?
We’ve all heard of a midlife crisis, but how about a quarter-life crisis?