Catnap your way to creativity: Study reveals naps may boost creative ideas
Researchers at MIT and Harvard University studied the impact of dreaming during a nap or N1 sleep (the earliest stage of sleep) on post-sleep creative performances.
Alzheimer's drug Leqembi gets FDA panel's backing, setting the stage for broader use
U.S. health advisers are backing the full approval of an Alzheimer's drug that received preliminary approval last year.
Ameon Skin unveils ice-powered facial treatment line for glowing skin
Ameon Skin's founder developed a skincare line that uses an ice-powered facial treatment line to make your skin glow.
NYC air quality improves as wildfire smoke clears
Air quality across New York is improving, so schools, games, and outdoor activities are back to normal. City and state officials are still urging caution, even though the worst appears to be over.
NYC air quality: Forecast, outlook for Thursday and beyond
Thick smoke blanketed the Big Apple for the second straight day Wednesday, temporarily earning New York an unwelcome distinction: the most polluted city in the whole world.
New York City to fund eye exams, eyeglasses for low-income citizens
New York City will become the first city in the nation to pay for both eye exams and eyeglasses for low-income residents.
Smoke from wildfires, a fact of life in the West, catch outdoor workers off guard in the East
The hazardous haze from Canada’s wildfires is taking its toll on outdoor workers along the Eastern U.S. who carried on with their daily jobs even as dystopian orange skies forced the cancelation of sports events, school field trips and Broadway plays.
NYC air quality: Check your flight status at LaGuardia, JFK and Newark airports
Smoke and haze from wildfires in Canada continue to blitz countless airports in the Northeast, severely limiting visibility.
NYC air quality concerns: Experts weigh in on plan to protect New Yorkers
It could be days or even weeks until the air quality returns to normal. According to Fox Weather, by Friday morning, the worst of the smoke will push off Long Island and into the Atlantic Ocean.
Sucralose, a chemical in Splenda, is found to cause ‘significant health effects’ in new study
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
NYC air quality: New Yorkers unite amid Canada wildfire smoke experience
New Yorkers were more than open speaking with FOX 5 NY about the orange-tinted sky and the roasted fire smell that came with it.
Shannen Doherty, '90210' star, reveals cancer has spread to her brain in emotional video
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
NYC air quality alert: How can wildfire smoke affect your health?
Headaches, burning eyes, and asthma attacks are just some of the health problems that can be caused by exposure to New York City's poor air quality this week.
Amid smoke and haze, life goes on for New Yorkers
Many New Yorkers seen outside were wearing masks Wednesday, in scenes reminiscent of the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Billionaire who gets transfusions of teen son’s blood has one surprisingly simple goal for society
Yes, there’s the blood transfusions, regular MRIs, and whispers of immortality. But this tech tycoon just wants to change the way people view health.
Survey reveals 45% of adults skip using soap when washing their hands
A recent survey finds that some people not only pass on soap use for handwashing, but they will also dry their hands with their clothes.
Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in US – Here's how to stay safe
The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.
Breastfeeding may later improve child’s exam scores, study suggests
The researchers discovered that longer breastfeeding was associated with improved academic performance, particularly in English and mathematics.
Celebrity Cruises norovirus outbreak leaves more than 175 sick, CDC says
Those who became ill suffered symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting and headaches.
Berberine breakthrough: San Antonio girl shares weight loss story on social media
Savannah Crosby, of San Antonio, Texas has taken TikTok to document her weight loss journey with Berberine.