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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From battlefields to best friends: Claudio, the service dog changing a veteran's life
Professional trainers with Canine Companions worked with Claudio on veteran-specific commands to help with PTSD - something Michael struggles with.
Professional trainers with Canine Companions worked with Claudio on veteran-specific commands to help with PTSD - something Michael struggles with.
Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
NYC air quality: Forecast, outlook for Friday and beyond
Air quality alerts remain for most of the tri-state area.
Air quality alerts remain for most of the tri-state area.
WHO expected to declare aspartame possible cancer risk
According to reports, aspartame, which is used in diet sodas, processed cookies, gum, and other products, will be listed as "possibly carcinogenic to humans."
According to reports, aspartame, which is used in diet sodas, processed cookies, gum, and other products, will be listed as "possibly carcinogenic to humans."
Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke, some chewing gum, may be deemed 'possibly carcinogenic': Report
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.