Mental health breaks should be a priority during the work day, say experts
It may seem a surprise, but even a 5-minute break at work can be beneficial. Here's how.
Trouble falling asleep? Doctor reveals 5 bad sleep habits keeping you awake
A new viral TikTok from United Kingdom surgeon Dr. Karan Rajan has reached hundreds of thousands of views.
Espresso could lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
New research published Wednesday found that drinking a shot of espresso could lower a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
A mother's cry for justice: Women sue NYC fertility clinic after eggs were lost or damaged
A woman went to retrieve her eggs from the Manhattan Fertility Services, to start a family, and found out many of her eggs were damaged, or lost, making them unviable.
Weekend-only workouts benefit heart health: study
Researchers found weekend warriors who pack all their workouts into the two days saw similar reductions in risk of heart attacks, heart failure or even stroke compared to those who work out all week.
Study reveals weekend-only workouts can also boost heart health
Researchers learned that limiting exercise weekly could reduce your risk of a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.
Almost half of Manhattan, Brooklyn buildings served by lead pipes: Report
According to a report from the Coalition to End Lead Poisoning, almost half of all buildings in Manhattan and Brooklyn are likely served by lead pipes.
Second Alzheimer's drug in pipeline can slow the disease by a few months but with safety risk
New research shows another experimental Alzheimer's drug can modestly slow patients' inevitable worsening.
One-third of normal weight people could be obese, study says
A new study from researchers in Israel sheds light on the connection between a person's body mass index and obesity.
Dozens of cats in Poland got bird flu amid global outbreak
Scientists worry that rising cases, particularly in animals that have frequent contact with humans, might lead to a mutated version that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic.
Cyclospora: What is it and where does it come from?
While it’s usually not deadly, contracting a Cyclospora infection can often lead to frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements if left untreated.
Study finds some pain medicines could soon be created from pine trees
Researchers in England have determined an alternative to making pain medications like ibuprofen from pine trees rather than crude oil.
Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi given full FDA approval
Leqembi is the first medicine that’s been convincingly shown to modestly slow the cognitive decline caused by Alzheimer's.
Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi granted full FDA approval and that means Medicare will pay for it
U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug for patients with early stages of the disease.
Feds: Stop making marijuana edibles that look like kids’ snacks
Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.
Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
NYC air quality: Thursday alerts across the tri-state area
Air quality alerts are in place across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Here's why.
NYC air quality: Forecast, outlook for Wednesday and beyond
Smoke is impacting air quality Wednesday across New York City.
NYC comptroller exposes expensive testing and vaccination program mismanagement
The Health Department would be billed: $150 for every worker per hour, $100 for each test administered, and then later $25 for each vaccine shot dispensed.
Suffolk County Legislature passes bill requiring EpiPens in police cars
The Suffolk County Legislature has passed a bill that, if signed into law, would require all police cars to be equipped with epinephrine autoinjectors, commonly known as epipens.