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.
Infants exposed to pet dogs or cats may develop fewer food allergies, study finds
The study showed dog exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, milk and nut allergies, while cat exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, wheat and soybean allergies.
The study showed dog exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, milk and nut allergies, while cat exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, wheat and soybean allergies.
Dangerous plant fungus infects man in first-known global case, doctors say
Doctors diagnosed the 61-year-old man with a throat abscess caused by the same thing responsible for silver leaf disease in plants, according to a study.
Doctors diagnosed the 61-year-old man with a throat abscess caused by the same thing responsible for silver leaf disease in plants, according to a study.
Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
'Helicopter parenting': Study shows negative effects on kids' development
Are parents hovering too much over their children? A new study suggests helicopter parenting can have negative effects on kids' development.
Are parents hovering too much over their children? A new study suggests helicopter parenting can have negative effects on kids' development.
Doctors warn parents as strep throat cases spiking nationwide
The CDC is monitoring an increase in invasive group A Strep infections in children after at least five pediatric deaths have been confirmed so far this year in Illinois.
The CDC is monitoring an increase in invasive group A Strep infections in children after at least five pediatric deaths have been confirmed so far this year in Illinois.
Canadian woman sets world record for donating blood: ‘I have it in me to give’
Josephine Michaluk, an 80-year-old woman from Alberta, Canada, has been donating blood for nearly six decades. Now, she’s a world record holder.
Josephine Michaluk, an 80-year-old woman from Alberta, Canada, has been donating blood for nearly six decades. Now, she’s a world record holder.
Sniffing body odor from sweat could reduce social anxiety, new research suggests
Smelling 'chemo-signals' from sweat, combined with mindfulness therapy, eased anxiety in women
Smelling 'chemo-signals' from sweat, combined with mindfulness therapy, eased anxiety in women
NYPD officers shoot man armed with knife while responding to mental health call
NYPD officers shot and critically injured a man who reportedly advanced toward them with a knife Sunday while he was having a mental health crisis, police said.
NYPD officers shot and critically injured a man who reportedly advanced toward them with a knife Sunday while he was having a mental health crisis, police said.
Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says
Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.
Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.
McConnell leaves rehab facility following therapy for concussion
The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days.
The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days.
Eye drop recall: Florida woman sues company after eye removed
Nearly 70 people in 16 states have been infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Nearly 70 people in 16 states have been infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Health, Hope & Happiness - The Black Woman Experience
A FOX 5 NY special program takes a look at the maternal health crisis facing black women nationwide.
A FOX 5 NY special program takes a look at the maternal health crisis facing black women nationwide.
Biden administration plans to revamp, modernize organ transplant system
More people than ever are getting new organs, with a record 42,888 transplants last year.
More people than ever are getting new organs, with a record 42,888 transplants last year.
The Fertility Factor: A journey to motherhood after struggling with infertility for more than a decade
Gessie Thompson and her husband, Marc, struggled with infertility for more than a decade. FOX 5 NY's Tashanea Whitlow has the story.
Gessie Thompson and her husband, Marc, struggled with infertility for more than a decade. FOX 5 NY's Tashanea Whitlow has the story.
Misophonia: Why common sounds like chewing or breathing can trigger anxiety, anger in some
If these sounds make you want to punch someone, you may be among the one in five people who are affected by the condition called misophonia.
If these sounds make you want to punch someone, you may be among the one in five people who are affected by the condition called misophonia.
Tuberculosis cases on the rise in NY: CDC
New York's caseload was roughly 40% higher than the national rate, with 714 cases discovered in 2022, compared to 683 the year before. The overwhelming majority of cases were found in New York City.
New York's caseload was roughly 40% higher than the national rate, with 714 cases discovered in 2022, compared to 683 the year before. The overwhelming majority of cases were found in New York City.
Trans flight attendant known for United commercial dies by apparent suicide
Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.
Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.
Eyedrop recall: Two more people die amid outbreak of bacteria
Three people have died from the outbreak, eight patients have suffered vision loss, and four others have had to have their eyeballs removed, according to the CDC.
Three people have died from the outbreak, eight patients have suffered vision loss, and four others have had to have their eyeballs removed, according to the CDC.
What the latest study on coffee says about heart risk
New research finds that drinking caffeinated coffee did not significantly affect one kind of heart rhythm that results in extra beats.
New research finds that drinking caffeinated coffee did not significantly affect one kind of heart rhythm that results in extra beats.