Netherlands to ban flat-faced dogs, cats with folded ears due to ‘miserable’ health conditions
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
Amazon launches subscription prescription drug service
Amazon says RxPass is a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships. Consumers will pay $5 a month to fill as many prescriptions as they need from a list of 50 generic medications.
Amazon says RxPass is a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships. Consumers will pay $5 a month to fill as many prescriptions as they need from a list of 50 generic medications.
US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
UV nail polish dryers damaging to human cells, study finds
Researchers took a look at these lamps popular with gel manicures after reading about a woman’s rare form of skin cancer on her finger.
Researchers took a look at these lamps popular with gel manicures after reading about a woman’s rare form of skin cancer on her finger.
Thinx period underwear lawsuit over PFAS settles for $4 million
Thinx, the first and arguably most well-known brand on the market, was sued for allegedly having toxic chemicals in their period underwear.
Thinx, the first and arguably most well-known brand on the market, was sued for allegedly having toxic chemicals in their period underwear.
UK's top food watchdog: Bringing cake to the office is similar to secondhand smoke
Even the prime minister weighed in after the chair of the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency suggested that bringing cake into an office is similar to putting colleagues at risk with passive smoking.
Even the prime minister weighed in after the chair of the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency suggested that bringing cake into an office is similar to putting colleagues at risk with passive smoking.
Cooling caps for women of color
Cooling caps have shown to be effective at preventing hair loss during chemotherapy but they have not had as much success for women of color. That might be changing.
Cooling caps have shown to be effective at preventing hair loss during chemotherapy but they have not had as much success for women of color. That might be changing.
Flavored cannabis marketing is criticized for targeting kids
As cannabis shops proliferate, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake of products labeled “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”
As cannabis shops proliferate, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake of products labeled “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”
Eating 1 fish from US lakes, rivers equal to a month of drinking 'forever chemicals' water, study says
Overall, freshwater fish caught near urban areas and the Great Lakes were found to have the highest levels of forever chemicals, according to the study.
Overall, freshwater fish caught near urban areas and the Great Lakes were found to have the highest levels of forever chemicals, according to the study.
NYC public sector nurses rally for new contract
The 9,000 public sector nurses are begging the city to negotiate a new contract.
The 9,000 public sector nurses are begging the city to negotiate a new contract.
Additives in processed meats linked to type 2 diabetes, study finds
Researchers in France said foods such as certain bacon and sausage could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, the meat industry continues to push back against claims made by health officials.
Researchers in France said foods such as certain bacon and sausage could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, the meat industry continues to push back against claims made by health officials.
3 grizzly bears in Montana tested positive for bird flu, euthanized last fall
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a strain of the influenza virus that primarily infects birds, but can also infect humans. The virus is highly contagious and can be deadly.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a strain of the influenza virus that primarily infects birds, but can also infect humans. The virus is highly contagious and can be deadly.
Study: Consumer products containing phthalates increase risk of uterine tumor growth
Dozens of companies involved in food packaging are receiving pressure after the toxic industrial compound PFAS was detected in fast-food wrappers, boxes and plates that consumers interact with on a daily basis.
Dozens of companies involved in food packaging are receiving pressure after the toxic industrial compound PFAS was detected in fast-food wrappers, boxes and plates that consumers interact with on a daily basis.
FDA advisory doctor says it's time to rethink booster shot recommendations
A member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Committee says it is time to rethink COVID-19 booster shot recommendations.
A member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Committee says it is time to rethink COVID-19 booster shot recommendations.
Aneva Gym brings new way to workout in Queens
If you’re looking to get fit or stay on track with your fitness goals in the New Year, we’re introducing you to a new gym in Long Island City: Aneva.
If you’re looking to get fit or stay on track with your fitness goals in the New Year, we’re introducing you to a new gym in Long Island City: Aneva.
Walgreens ends purchase limit on children's fever medication
An unusually fast start to the annual flu season, plus a spike in other respiratory illnesses, created a surge in demand for fever relievers.
An unusually fast start to the annual flu season, plus a spike in other respiratory illnesses, created a surge in demand for fever relievers.
US veterans in suicidal crisis now eligible for free emergency care at any facility
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Teens who grew up feeling loved experience better long-term health, study suggests
Scientists looked at data from over 3,500 high school students and followed their health over the course of 20 years.
Scientists looked at data from over 3,500 high school students and followed their health over the course of 20 years.
Paterson drops school mask mandate
The district introduced the mask mandate just over a week ago in response to the so-called "tripledemic" of rising cases of COVID-19, RSV, and influenza.
The district introduced the mask mandate just over a week ago in response to the so-called "tripledemic" of rising cases of COVID-19, RSV, and influenza.
Yosemite National Park reinstates indoor mask mandate
The national park is contained within multiple counties. However, Mariposa County, California, has a high transmission of the virus.
The national park is contained within multiple counties. However, Mariposa County, California, has a high transmission of the virus.