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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Savannah Crosby, of San Antonio, Texas has taken TikTok to document her weight loss journey with Berberine.
Biohacking: Revolutionizing health care through science, self-experimentation
Biohacking encompasses every aspect of the world of health, from losing weight to recovering from an injury.
Biohacking encompasses every aspect of the world of health, from losing weight to recovering from an injury.
NYC unveils first vending machine providing free naloxone
The first-of-its-kind vending machine in Brownsville offers the overdose-reversal drug naloxone, fentanyl test strips and birth control packs for free.
The first-of-its-kind vending machine in Brownsville offers the overdose-reversal drug naloxone, fentanyl test strips and birth control packs for free.
What is 'chroming'? The deadly social media trend on TikTok
Several people have lost their lives due to “chroming," but yet it is becoming more popular on social media.
Several people have lost their lives due to “chroming," but yet it is becoming more popular on social media.
Female Fight Club: Empowering Bronx women to conquer life's challenges through fitness
The female fight club in the Bronx gives women something to fight for.
The female fight club in the Bronx gives women something to fight for.
Most US adults are declining COVID boosters as CDC warns of health risks: 'Relatively little protection'
Adults who aren’t current on their COVID-19 vaccine booster doses may have "relatively little remaining protection" against hospitalization compared to those who haven’t been vaccinated at all, suggests a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Adults who aren’t current on their COVID-19 vaccine booster doses may have "relatively little remaining protection" against hospitalization compared to those who haven’t been vaccinated at all, suggests a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).