JN.1 COVID-19 variant: What to know about the latest virus strain
The latest virus strain was first identified in the United States in September.
The latest virus strain was first identified in the United States in September.
Do you stay up late to have a little time for yourself? There's a name for that
A phenomenon known as “revenge bedtime procrastination" has become popularized in recent years as more people take “revenge" on the day by doom scrolling, watching TV or otherwise sacrificing their sleep for “me" time.
A phenomenon known as “revenge bedtime procrastination" has become popularized in recent years as more people take “revenge" on the day by doom scrolling, watching TV or otherwise sacrificing their sleep for “me" time.
Breast cancer vaccine could prevent most aggressive form of disease from reoccurring
Scientists are currently testing a vaccine that could prevent the reoccurrence of triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form of the disease.
Scientists are currently testing a vaccine that could prevent the reoccurrence of triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form of the disease.
Applesauce pouch lead contamination may have been intentional, FDA says
The FDA foods chief said in a recent interview that all signs point to “an intentional act on the part of someone in the supply chain."
The FDA foods chief said in a recent interview that all signs point to “an intentional act on the part of someone in the supply chain."
James McCaffrey, 'Max Payne' and 'Rescue Me' star, dead at 65
James McCaffrey, the voice behind the "Max Payne" video games, has died at 65.
James McCaffrey, the voice behind the "Max Payne" video games, has died at 65.
Severe obesity increasing in young US children, study finds
“We are dismayed at seeing these findings," said one of the study’s authors, Heidi Blanck of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“We are dismayed at seeing these findings," said one of the study’s authors, Heidi Blanck of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Jeremy Renner to unveil musical diary chronicling journey 1-year after snowplow accident
Actor Jeremy Renner, known for his role in "Avengers: Endgame," plans to document his healing journey after a near-fatal snowplow accident in a musical diary set to release one year post-incident.
Actor Jeremy Renner, known for his role in "Avengers: Endgame," plans to document his healing journey after a near-fatal snowplow accident in a musical diary set to release one year post-incident.
Running for a bonus: Company gives larger cash rewards if workers can run 2 miles a day
The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."
The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."
Americans eat an extra meal a day from too much snacking, study finds
Snacks made up an average of 19.5% and 22.4% of total energy intake – “while contributing very little nutritional quality,” researchers said.
Snacks made up an average of 19.5% and 22.4% of total energy intake – “while contributing very little nutritional quality,” researchers said.
What is ketamine, the drug that killed Matthew Perry on October 28?
Nearly seven weeks after Matthew Perry’s apparent drowning in a hot tub at his California home, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner released the actor's cause of death as "acute effects of ketamine."
Nearly seven weeks after Matthew Perry’s apparent drowning in a hot tub at his California home, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner released the actor's cause of death as "acute effects of ketamine."
Merck-Moderna vaccine with Keytruda cuts risk of skin cancer relapse or death by half, data shows
Moderna on Thursday announced that an experimental cancer vaccine it is developing with Merck — when combined with the latter’s Keytruda immunotherapy — has been proven in a clinical trial to cut the risk of recurrence or death from the "most serious form of skin cancer" by half after three years.
Moderna on Thursday announced that an experimental cancer vaccine it is developing with Merck — when combined with the latter’s Keytruda immunotherapy — has been proven in a clinical trial to cut the risk of recurrence or death from the "most serious form of skin cancer" by half after three years.
Scientists pinpoint cause of morning sickness in pregnancy and potential way to prevent it
The new study, published in the journal Nature, shows why some women like Kate Middleton and Amy Schumer became so sick during pregnancy that they needed to be admitted to the hospital.
The new study, published in the journal Nature, shows why some women like Kate Middleton and Amy Schumer became so sick during pregnancy that they needed to be admitted to the hospital.
Community rallies to save Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital from closure
New Yorkers are pushing back on plans to close Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in Lower Manhattan
New Yorkers are pushing back on plans to close Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in Lower Manhattan
CDC urges healthcare providers to increase respiratory vaccine coverage
U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking.
U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking.
Elf Bar, other e-cigarette makers blocked from importing 1.4 million illegal disposable vapes
U.S. officials recently seized more than 1.4 million illegal e-cigarettes from overseas manufacturers, including the company behind Elf Bar.
U.S. officials recently seized more than 1.4 million illegal e-cigarettes from overseas manufacturers, including the company behind Elf Bar.
Oprah Winfrey admits to using weight loss medication: 'It felt like redemption'
After previously refusing to confirm whether she'd been taking medication to aid in her new slimmed-down figure, Winfrey is now admitting that she uses it "as a tool" among other practices.
After previously refusing to confirm whether she'd been taking medication to aid in her new slimmed-down figure, Winfrey is now admitting that she uses it "as a tool" among other practices.
Virginia students treated after eating gummies from bag with fentanyl residue, sheriff's office says
A group of Virginia elementary school students sought medical attention Tuesday after eating gummy bears from a bag that contained residue that tested positive for fentanyl, according to the county sheriff’s office.
A group of Virginia elementary school students sought medical attention Tuesday after eating gummy bears from a bag that contained residue that tested positive for fentanyl, according to the county sheriff’s office.
California WWII veteran, 103, shares remarkable life story and advice for young people: 'Pray every night'
A California WWII vet who ran the Nuremberg Opera House — welcoming the likes of Mickey Rooney and Bob Hope — turned 103 last month.
A California WWII vet who ran the Nuremberg Opera House — welcoming the likes of Mickey Rooney and Bob Hope — turned 103 last month.
Black Americans anticipate dealing with racism during a doctor’s visit, survey finds
A recent survey shows that nearly half of people of color who received health care services in the past three years said they had negative experiences with a health care provider.
A recent survey shows that nearly half of people of color who received health care services in the past three years said they had negative experiences with a health care provider.
Can too much exercise actually speed up aging? What researchers say
The new research done by Scandinavian scientists found that too much exercise can speed up the aging process.
The new research done by Scandinavian scientists found that too much exercise can speed up the aging process.