Study: Alarming surge in cancer cases among young adults

Accoring to a new study, there has been a shocking 79 percent surge in new cancer cases among people under 50, and medical experts are pointing the finger at our diets and fitness levels.

Long Island man gives gift of life to fellow lifeguard

For seven summers, Joe Curry has watched over the lives of others. But recently, the 24-year-old lifeguard was the one who needed saving.

Air pollution from wildfires linked to dementia cases, study says

Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.

Good Day NY tries the 'ultra-exclusive' Soho House spa, now open to the public

With multiple treatments to pick from one thing remains the same and that is the standard of ingredients in their Cowshed products which are all made from the finest plant extracts and pure essential oils.

Fox 5 NY tries Prenuvo's full-body MRI scan

TV personality Maria Menounos attributes Prenuvo to discovering her stage two pancreatic cancer. Despite immense potential, these scans come at a cost, ranging from $1000 to $2500, often not covered by insurance.

Linda Evangelista has 'one foot in the grave' after being diagnosed with cancer twice in 5 years

It was only last year when supermodel Linda Evangelista revealed she had secluded herself from the public for half a decade due to deformities she says were caused by CoolSculpting, an FDA-approved procedure known to freeze fat.

NYC migrant crisis: Uncertainty over immunization deadlines for migrant children

Officials say migrant parents have 30 days to bring their children to the Roosevelt Hotel to get checked out by a doctor and get the required vaccinations, but there may be no consequences for not doing so.

AI medical capabilities show accuracy in clinical decision making

ChatGPT was best in making a "final diagnosis," where it was 77% accurate, according to Mass General Brigham research

US to regulate nursing home staff for 1st time, but proposal lower than many advocates hoped

An association that lobbies for health care facilities says President Joe Biden’s decision to require nursing homes to comply with federal rules on staffing levels will cost them billions of dollars.

Yoga, exercise training may reduce asthma symptoms, study shows

A new study has revealed that certain types of exercise training can actually enhance respiratory function and exercise capacity in adults with asthma.

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again at Kentucky event

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appeared to briefly freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter at an event in Kentucky on Wednesday, weeks after he had a similar episode in Washington.

Two Connecticut deaths linked to bacteria found in raw shellfish

Connecticut's health department says two residents have died this summer from infections linked to bacteria found in raw shellfish or seawater.

Hochul announces new COVID protections in NY

New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan released a statement saying that the BA.2.86 variant was “almost certainly circulating" in the city.

First drugs picked to be targeted for Medicare price negotiations

President Joe Biden's administration released a list of 10 drugs for which the federal government will take a first-ever step: negotiating drug prices directly with the manufacturer.