Major US cities embrace mental health response with behavioral clinicians replacing police in 911 calls
Data gathered by The Associated Press show at least 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are hosting or starting such programs, sometimes called civilian, alternative or non-police response teams.
Data gathered by The Associated Press show at least 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are hosting or starting such programs, sometimes called civilian, alternative or non-police response teams.
ADHD drug shortage could make back-to-school season challenging, expert says: ‘Widespread impact'
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
One in five women report being mistreated in maternity care, CDC finds: ‘We must do better’
More than 2,400 women were surveyed about their experiences with pregnancy and delivery care.
More than 2,400 women were surveyed about their experiences with pregnancy and delivery care.
Groundbreaking AI implants help stroke victim 'talk' for first time in nearly two decades
A woman who was left unable to speak following a stroke just regained her voice, thanks to artificial intelligence.
A woman who was left unable to speak following a stroke just regained her voice, thanks to artificial intelligence.
E-cigarette use poses health risks in teens within 30 days, experts warn
According to the National Youth Tobacco Survey, more than 2 million U.S. middle and high school students reported using E-cigarettes in 2021.
According to the National Youth Tobacco Survey, more than 2 million U.S. middle and high school students reported using E-cigarettes in 2021.
As COVID numbers increase, mask mandates return in some places
COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the nation and in our area, which means mask mandates may be returning in some places.
COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the nation and in our area, which means mask mandates may be returning in some places.
9/11 first responder hikes 1,800 miles to raise money, awareness for veterans
Rob Weisberg walked nearly 1,800 miles on the Appalachian Trail to raise money and awareness for veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD.
Rob Weisberg walked nearly 1,800 miles on the Appalachian Trail to raise money and awareness for veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD.
Study suggests screen time for toddlers linked to developmental delays
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
NYC reports first cases of West Nile Virus for 2023
Across the city, officials say that a total of 569 mosquito pools have tested positive across the five boroughs, compared to 1,068 positive pools detected this time last year.
Across the city, officials say that a total of 569 mosquito pools have tested positive across the five boroughs, compared to 1,068 positive pools detected this time last year.
Ozempic maker taking legal action against counterfeit copies
The drugmaker is adamant the deceptive practices not only jeopardize patient well-bein, but also compromise the credibility of their FDA-approved Semaglutide medicines.
The drugmaker is adamant the deceptive practices not only jeopardize patient well-bein, but also compromise the credibility of their FDA-approved Semaglutide medicines.
More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Stem cells from one eye used to heal injuries in the other with promising results, doctors say
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
New COVID booster coming soon, just in time for fall spread
Getting boosted this fall is what infectious disease specialist Dr. Henry Donaghy recommends. He suggests waiting for the newest one that’s expected out by the end of September.
Getting boosted this fall is what infectious disease specialist Dr. Henry Donaghy recommends. He suggests waiting for the newest one that’s expected out by the end of September.
Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA shakes abortion pill access
The case started when anti-abortion groups and doctors sued the FDA, claiming the process it used to approve the abortion pill was improper and may not be safe without a doctor's oversight.
The case started when anti-abortion groups and doctors sued the FDA, claiming the process it used to approve the abortion pill was improper and may not be safe without a doctor's oversight.
Pig kidney transplant sets record at NYU Langone with 32-day function
It's been 32 days and the pig kidney they transplanted into a man is continuing to function.
It's been 32 days and the pig kidney they transplanted into a man is continuing to function.
A pig's kidney worked normally in a donated human body for over a month, doctors say
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
Hello, neighbor! The secret ingredient to NYC well-being revealed
Go ahead, say hello to your neighbor. A recent study suggests six daily greetings will help you feel better.
Go ahead, say hello to your neighbor. A recent study suggests six daily greetings will help you feel better.
Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center opens on Long Island
The center is also waiting on a high-tech microscope to give doctors the ability to identify ticks and place images of them in a patient’s medical record.
The center is also waiting on a high-tech microscope to give doctors the ability to identify ticks and place images of them in a patient’s medical record.