4-year-old from Gaza gets treatment in NYC after bombing destroyed his home, killed entire family
Omar was the only survivor but lost his arm and suffered severe burns to his leg and throughout his body.
Omar was the only survivor but lost his arm and suffered severe burns to his leg and throughout his body.
Wendy Williams, 59, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, aphasia
Former talk show host and radio personality Wendy Williams was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, according to a spokesperson.
Former talk show host and radio personality Wendy Williams was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, according to a spokesperson.
Study reveals 1 in 4 NYC children live in poverty
The number of New Yorkers living in poverty increased by nearly half a million people -- including one in four children, according to a recent report.
The number of New Yorkers living in poverty increased by nearly half a million people -- including one in four children, according to a recent report.
Alabama Supreme Court ruling: Frozen embryos, IVF future explained
Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Long COVID is more prevalent in these states, CDC data shows
Long COVID is the all-encompassing term for a wide range of symptoms that can last weeks, months and even years after a COVID-19 infection.
Long COVID is the all-encompassing term for a wide range of symptoms that can last weeks, months and even years after a COVID-19 infection.
What is ‘popcorn brain?’: How social media could impact your focus
Social media use may be causing ‘popcorn brain.’ Here’s what you need to know.
Social media use may be causing ‘popcorn brain.’ Here’s what you need to know.
Pollen season marches toward peak activity across southern US
Forecast models continue to show above-normal temperatures continuing through early March and likely beyond for a large part of the Lower 48.
Forecast models continue to show above-normal temperatures continuing through early March and likely beyond for a large part of the Lower 48.
After child lead poisonings, FDA asked to require testing for heavy metals in baby food
Current FDA policy allows baby food manufacturers to choose whether or not to test their products for toxic metals and other contaminants.
Current FDA policy allows baby food manufacturers to choose whether or not to test their products for toxic metals and other contaminants.
Chlormequat, pesticide linked to infertility, found in Cheerios and Quaker Oats, study claims
The chlormequat study, conducted by the Environmental Working Group, also detected the little-known pesticide in four out of five Americans tested.
The chlormequat study, conducted by the Environmental Working Group, also detected the little-known pesticide in four out of five Americans tested.
Largest-ever COVID vaccine study links shot to small increase in heart, brain conditions
"The odds of all of these adverse events are still much, much higher when infected with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), so getting vaccinated is still by far the safer choice," one doctor noted.
"The odds of all of these adverse events are still much, much higher when infected with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), so getting vaccinated is still by far the safer choice," one doctor noted.
FDA recommends moving marijuana to lower-risk drug class: Key takeaways
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheese: Here’s what you need to know
The CDC issued a safety alert following several illnesses of E. coli, including four hospitalizations from the Raw Farm product.
The CDC issued a safety alert following several illnesses of E. coli, including four hospitalizations from the Raw Farm product.
These simple activities are as effective as therapy for depression, study finds
According to the study authors, walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, aerobic exercises and strength training were extremely effective at treating depression.
According to the study authors, walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, aerobic exercises and strength training were extremely effective at treating depression.
Lil Jon drops meditation album: Here's what inspired him
Lil Jon describes his meditation album as "10 guided meditations to relieve anxiety, boost focus, and find peace."
Lil Jon describes his meditation album as "10 guided meditations to relieve anxiety, boost focus, and find peace."
Bubonic plague: What to know after Oregon cat gives owner rodent-borne disease
In Oregon, a cat recently gave its owner bubonic plague. What is bubonic plague, what’s the cure, and other things to know.
In Oregon, a cat recently gave its owner bubonic plague. What is bubonic plague, what’s the cure, and other things to know.
Study finds how quick you should administer CPR during cardiac arrest
Survival declines rapidly with longer duration of CPR, new study finds
Survival declines rapidly with longer duration of CPR, new study finds
10-year-old tourist in NYC ICU after birthday trip turned into medical emergency
Doctors told them they thought Riker may have had an abnormal connection between his arteries and veins.
Doctors told them they thought Riker may have had an abnormal connection between his arteries and veins.
Scientists turn tomatoes purple to make them more nutritious
Purple tomatoes will become available in select grocery stores for the first time. Gardeners can purchase seeds now.
Purple tomatoes will become available in select grocery stores for the first time. Gardeners can purchase seeds now.
Beloved former NYC principal Lily Woo hoping for kidney donation
After spending 30 years in New York City public schools helping others, former principal Lily Woo needs a kidney after being diagnosed with kidney disease.
After spending 30 years in New York City public schools helping others, former principal Lily Woo needs a kidney after being diagnosed with kidney disease.
The flu, COVID-19, RSV: Why everyone is getting sick
It’s the season of the sniffles. Experts explain what is contributing to a higher number of respiratory illnesses.
It’s the season of the sniffles. Experts explain what is contributing to a higher number of respiratory illnesses.