RSV cases surge in NYC area
Respiratory syncytial virus infection (RSV) cases have nearly doubled in the New York City area since October. The number of cases is overwhelming hospitals.
Actress Kirstie Alley dies at 71 after 'battle with cancer'
According to family, the actress died following a “battle with cancer” and was "surrounded by her closest family."
Sesame to become 9th ‘major food allergen’ on Jan. 1, FDA says
Eight foods were previously identified as major food allergens: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans. The FASTER Act will add sesame to the list of major food allergens effective Jan. 1, 2023.
Mayor Adams defends forced hospitalization plan
Mayor Eric Adams on Monday doubled down on his directive that forces homeless individuals suffering from severe mental illness into a hospital for evaluation even without their consent.
Silent Santa: How people with sensory sensitivities can partake in a visit with Santa Claus
Silent Santas can be helpful to those who have trouble processing loud noises, bright lights, and big crowds while still partaking in the holiday tradition.
The 3 most likely days to die of a heart attack are only weeks away
A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.
China eases some controls but gives no sign of when 'zero COVID' strategy will end
China’s “zero-COVID“ strategy has confined millions of people to their homes and set off protests and demands for President Xi Jinping to resign.
Fewer than half of mothers meet recommended exercise levels, study finds
The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.
Study: Self-service checkouts covered in fecal matter, bacteria
Results showed the checkout areas had five harmful bacteria known to cause diseases, including fecal bacteria.
US flu season worsens as 44 states report high activity, CDC says
The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse. Health officials say 7.5% of outpatient medical visits last week were due to flu-like illnesses.
Indoor mask mandate may return if LA County reaches high COVID transmission, Ferrer says
Los Angeles County may once again bring back the indoor mask mandate. According to Director Barbara Ferrer, if the county reaches the CDC's high transmission category, masking may be required indoors – again.
New mom credits running for healthy pregnancy
Amanda Huneke ran the Shore A.C. 5K cross-country race in 22 minutes and 42 seconds — good enough for fourth place. And she was nine months' pregnant.
Why fall allergies can be so frustrating
Fall is a big season for allergies because of ragweed and, believe it or not, fallen leaves. Here is why and what you can do.
Woman widowed on Thanksgiving after husband catches fire while getting care at Tennessee hospital
While health care staff were attempting to revive Bobby Ray Stark after his blood pressure dropped, the defibrillator “blew up” and flames erupted over his body, his wife said.
Elon Musk 'confident' in Neuralink microchip device, expects to begin human trials in six months
Elon Musk says the Neuralink implant was created with hopes of giving disabled patients the ability to speak and move again.
Mayor's involuntary hospitalization directive raises concerns over resources, accountability
Under a new policy, first responders in New York City will be able to take people with severe mental illness to a hospital for evaluation without their consent. But questions are being asked about resources and accountability.
DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC says more US cities will begin testing for polio among sewage
Testing first began earlier this year in New York after a man was diagnosed with paralytic polio outside the city.
Potatoes 'can be part of healthy diet,' help with weight loss, study says
The study found that participants who ate a diet rich in beans and potatoes — based on their personalized caloric needs — experienced reduced insulin resistance and weight loss.
‘Junk sleep’: How to avoid it and improve the quality of your sleep
Are you sleeping well at night, or are you getting "junk sleep"? Here's how to avoid it and improve the quality of your sleep.