Biden ends COVID-19 national emergency after Congress acts
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
Justice Department appeals Texas court ruling to halt order of commonly used abortion pill
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
Autism: Life on the Spectrum
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability characterized by communication, social, and behavioral challenges. In this special report, FOX 5 NY takes a closer look at what life is like today with this developmental disability.
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability characterized by communication, social, and behavioral challenges. In this special report, FOX 5 NY takes a closer look at what life is like today with this developmental disability.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
'We are human': More pop culture opportunities for those on the autism spectrum
From television to movies, more and more autistic people are behind the camera -- and in front of it too. FOX 5 NY's Ryan Kristafer shows how we’re seeing more representation in movies and TV for people living on the spectrum.
From television to movies, more and more autistic people are behind the camera -- and in front of it too. FOX 5 NY's Ryan Kristafer shows how we’re seeing more representation in movies and TV for people living on the spectrum.
States consider banning cosmetics that contain PFAS
A growing number of state legislatures are considering banning the sale of cosmetics and other consumer products that contain the toxic industrial compound PFAS, so-called forever chemicals.
A growing number of state legislatures are considering banning the sale of cosmetics and other consumer products that contain the toxic industrial compound PFAS, so-called forever chemicals.
Can heart failure risk show up on a smartwatch? It's possible, study says
Extra beats in heart rate recordings could mean double the risk of cardiac issues — and more revelations.
Extra beats in heart rate recordings could mean double the risk of cardiac issues — and more revelations.
Healthcare workers demand $2.5 billion more in Gov. Hochul's budget plan
Healthcare workers stage one of the largest heath rallies in the state demanding $2.5 billion be added to health funding.
Healthcare workers stage one of the largest heath rallies in the state demanding $2.5 billion be added to health funding.
Moderate alcohol consumption has no health benefits, analysis finds
Drinking a glass of wine a day will not help you live longer, according to new research that challenges the notion of moderate drinking health benefits.
Drinking a glass of wine a day will not help you live longer, according to new research that challenges the notion of moderate drinking health benefits.
Report ranks US states with the longest life expectancy: here's where your state falls
A new report suggests where you live may also play a role in how long you live. Here's where your state ranks.
A new report suggests where you live may also play a role in how long you live. Here's where your state ranks.
Best states to live a long, healthy life: Where do New York, New Jersey rank?
A new study ranks the best and worst states to live in for a long and healthy life. Where does your state rank?
A new study ranks the best and worst states to live in for a long and healthy life. Where does your state rank?
Rabies patient becomes first fatal case in US after post-exposure treatment, report says
A Minnesota man is the first reported fatality due to rabies in the United States despite receiving appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis, according to a recent article published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
A Minnesota man is the first reported fatality due to rabies in the United States despite receiving appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis, according to a recent article published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
‘God must have put you in my car!’: Uber driver donates kidney to passenger
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
Heart disease risk could be affected by one surprising factor, new study finds
Hearts that are rounder shaped could be more prone to future cardiac disease, artificial intelligence indicates.
Hearts that are rounder shaped could be more prone to future cardiac disease, artificial intelligence indicates.
CDC warns of Marburg virus after deadly Africa outbreak
The CDC is sending personnel to assist with the outbreak of the Marburg virus in Guinea and Tanzania.
The CDC is sending personnel to assist with the outbreak of the Marburg virus in Guinea and Tanzania.
Gun injuries in US surged during pandemic, CDC study shows
For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more survive, often with terrible injuries — a fact that public health experts say is crucial to understanding the full impact of guns on society.
For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more survive, often with terrible injuries — a fact that public health experts say is crucial to understanding the full impact of guns on society.
US Navy deploys more chaplains for suicide prevention
Growing mental health distress in the ranks carries such grave implications that the U.S. chief of naval operations, Adm. Michael Gilday, answered “suicides” when asked what in the security environment kept him up at night.
Growing mental health distress in the ranks carries such grave implications that the U.S. chief of naval operations, Adm. Michael Gilday, answered “suicides” when asked what in the security environment kept him up at night.
Dentists reveal why you shouldn't brush your teeth in the shower
Dentists shared three risky reasons why brushing your teeth in the shower may be a bad idea.
Dentists shared three risky reasons why brushing your teeth in the shower may be a bad idea.
Nearly a third of leukemia patients saw remission after taking experimental pill
“As someone who does this for a living, this is incredibly gratifying," said one of the physicians overseeing the trial.
“As someone who does this for a living, this is incredibly gratifying," said one of the physicians overseeing the trial.