Flu cases on the rise in NY, soaring in other states

U.S. health officials say at least seven states are seeing high levels of the flu and that cases are rising in other parts of the country.

Reducing salt intake by just 1 teaspoon a day has same effect as blood pressure meds, study finds

A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that cutting just one teaspoon of salt per day could have the same effect as taking blood pressure medication.

NYC launches new free tele-mental health service for NYC teens

The city has launched TeenSpace, a new mental health initiative that allows anyone between the ages of 13 and 17 to access licensed therapists for free.

1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered at Iowa farm following bird flu case

An additional 1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered after bird flu was confirmed on an Iowa egg farm in the second massive case this week.

Arkansas military veteran receives world’s first whole-eye and partial-face transplant

Aaron James, a military veteran received the first-ever whole-eye and partial-face transplant at NYU Langone Health is speaking out about the life-changing surgery.

Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time'

Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.

World's first full human eye transplant enhances face restoration

Surgeons in New York have performed the world's first transplant of an entire human eye, an extraordinary addition to a face transplant.

CDC report: Childhood vaccination exemptions reach all-time high

A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday indicates that 3% of all U.S. kindergartners are not being vaccinated, the highest level reported ever.

Zepbound: FDA approves new weight-loss drug

Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink seeks 1st volunteer to have robot insert wires inside their skull

Would you put a tiny computer chip in your brain? Neuralink is one of many working on linking the nervous system to computers, aimed at helping treat brain disorders and injuries.