Fourth person dies from bacteria linked to recalled eye drops, CDC says
As of May 15, 81 patients across 18 states have become infected with the drug-resistant bacteria.
Hank Green, YouTube star and author, shares cancer diagnosis
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
Dermatologists discover world’s smallest skin cancer
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
Elmhurst Hospital residents, interns prepare for strike and demand fair pay
Nearly 200 residents and interns at Elmhurst Hospital say they will go on strike at 7 am on Monday. Residents say this is the second time they’ve threatened to strike in a month.
Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch: COVID emergency orders are among `greatest intrusions on civil liberties'
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says emergency measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis that killed more than 1 million Americans were perhaps “the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country.”
FDA advisers back 1st RSV vaccine for pregnant women that protects newborns
Federal health advisers are backing a first-of-its-kind RSV vaccine to protect newborns by immunizing their moms late in pregnancy.
'Options are limited,' Da Brat and wife Judy open up about their fertility journey
Da Brat, 49, underwent embryo transfer after several complications--even having a miscarriage. The couple is expecting a boy in July.
CDC warns mpox resurgence possible amid rise in cases
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
Pancreatic cancer vaccine trial offers ‘encouraging’ results, ‘positive outlook for the future’
The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.
WHO: Stop using sugar substitutes for weight loss
Researchers said artificial sweeteners do not have any long-term effect in reducing body fat in adults or children.
Google to add pre-written text prompts to suicide-related search results
When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.
Drug-resistant skin infection hits NYC
Two cases of a highly contagious, drug-resistant ringworm infection have been detected in New York City.
Kelly Clarkson responds to 'toxic' workplace claims about her talk show
In a report, anonymous employees called Kelly Clarkson “fantastic” but said show producers were “monsters” who made their lives “hell.”
'He wanted to end his life': Iowa officers rescue man about to jump off bridge
Dashcam video showed the moment to officers jumping into action to save a man who wanted to end his life.
Veozah, a new menopause drug for hot flashes, gets FDA approval
More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.
Report cards reveal poor grades during COVID-19 lockdown
The report card on remote learning during COVID-19 came back with poor marks.
Eating a healthy diet equivalent to 4,000 more steps a day, study finds
Eating more fresh, whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts, was linked to greater physical fitness.
Teens are having less sexual intercourse, but are they really having less sex?
The language of young love and lust, and the actions behind it, are evolving.
Memorial in Brooklyn remember the lives lost to COVID
According to numbers compiled by New York City, more than 45,000 residents have died from COVID since February 2020.
NYC Council passes bill banning weight discrimination in jobs, housing, public accommodation
New York's city council has passed a bill that would bar discrimination against someone because of weight when it comes to work, housing or in public accommodation.