Negotiations drag on as NYC hospitals brace for nurses strike
Close to 9,000 nurses at several major NYC hospitals are still preparing to go on strike on January 9.
Close to 9,000 nurses at several major NYC hospitals are still preparing to go on strike on January 9.
Honey as an alternative to sugar? New study indicates the health benefits
Honey from a single floral source may improve blood sugar control, a new study found.
Honey from a single floral source may improve blood sugar control, a new study found.
New Alzheimer's drug: What to know as Leqembi hits the market
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
NYC hospitals prepare for nurses strike as deadline looms
10,000 nurses in and around New York City are ready to go on strike beginning January 9 after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract.
10,000 nurses in and around New York City are ready to go on strike beginning January 9 after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract.
Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
FDA approves Leqembi, Alzheimer's drug that modestly slows disease
The Food and Drug Administration approved it for patients with Alzheimer's, specifically those with mild or early-stage disease.
The Food and Drug Administration approved it for patients with Alzheimer's, specifically those with mild or early-stage disease.
New York lawmakers to consider legalizing psychedelics
New York lawmakers will consider legalizing adult possession and use of certain hallucinogens.
New York lawmakers will consider legalizing adult possession and use of certain hallucinogens.
Cancer vaccines being developed at the Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai
Researchers in New York are doing work on developing cancer vaccines.
Researchers in New York are doing work on developing cancer vaccines.
Colorado library reopens after traces of meth found in building
Using meth indoors can virtually allow anything to become contaminated, including carpets, furniture, walls and surfaces.
Using meth indoors can virtually allow anything to become contaminated, including carpets, furniture, walls and surfaces.
Mask mandates return at several NJ school districts
Beginning Tuesday, students and staff in Paterson must wear masks indoors, along with students in the Passaic School District, which reinstated the policy before winter vacation.
Beginning Tuesday, students and staff in Paterson must wear masks indoors, along with students in the Passaic School District, which reinstated the policy before winter vacation.
Sesame officially added to FDA's major food allergen list
A new federal law went into effect on Jan. 1 that requires all foods made and sold in the U.S. to be labeled if they contain sesame, which is now the nation's ninth major allergen.
A new federal law went into effect on Jan. 1 that requires all foods made and sold in the U.S. to be labeled if they contain sesame, which is now the nation's ninth major allergen.
Diabetes likely to surge in US children and teens by 2060, study finds
A recent study funded by the CDC and NIH projects young Americans with type 2 diabetes could increase by nearly 700% by the year 2060.
A recent study funded by the CDC and NIH projects young Americans with type 2 diabetes could increase by nearly 700% by the year 2060.
More kids being sickened by marijuana edibles at home: Study
In 2017, there were 200 cases of children being sickened after mistakenly eating marijuana edibles. But by 2021, that number had increased to 3,054.
In 2017, there were 200 cases of children being sickened after mistakenly eating marijuana edibles. But by 2021, that number had increased to 3,054.
Doctors share expertise on cardiac arrest as Bills’ Damar Hamlin’s condition remains uncertain
A doctor from Johns Hopkins says performing CPR and using a defibrillator are the best ways to improve a person’s chances of survival if they suffer cardiac arrest.
A doctor from Johns Hopkins says performing CPR and using a defibrillator are the best ways to improve a person’s chances of survival if they suffer cardiac arrest.
Jeremy Renner shares photo from hospital bed after snowplow accident: ‘Thank you all for your kind words’
Jeremy Renner shared a selfie on Instagram following a traumatic injury after an accident on New Year's Day.
Jeremy Renner shared a selfie on Instagram following a traumatic injury after an accident on New Year's Day.
Blue for Damar Hamlin: Tributes pour in for injured Buffalo Bills player
From national monuments to profile pics, tributes are pouring in as Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in critical condition.
From national monuments to profile pics, tributes are pouring in as Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in critical condition.
The new omicron subvariant XBB.1.5: What you must know now
The strain, known as XBB.1.5, accounts for almost 41% of confirmed COVID-19 cases right now nationwide, according to data from the CDC.
The strain, known as XBB.1.5, accounts for almost 41% of confirmed COVID-19 cases right now nationwide, according to data from the CDC.
More kids sickened by edibles at home, as legal pot grows
A new study cites more than 7,000 cases of kids younger than 6 eating marijuana edibles. In some cases, nearly a quarter of those children were admitted to the hospital, some becoming seriously ill.
A new study cites more than 7,000 cases of kids younger than 6 eating marijuana edibles. In some cases, nearly a quarter of those children were admitted to the hospital, some becoming seriously ill.
New Omicron variant XBB.1.5 rapidly spreading across NYC region
A new, 'more transmissible' variant of Omicron, known as XBB.1.5 is rapidly spreading, with experts worried that it could create a surge of breakthrough infections and re-infections.
A new, 'more transmissible' variant of Omicron, known as XBB.1.5 is rapidly spreading, with experts worried that it could create a surge of breakthrough infections and re-infections.
Poor hydration linked to early aging, chronic disease, and early death, study suggests
“The results suggest that proper hydration may slow down aging and prolong a disease-free life,” one of the study authors said the findings from the NIH.
“The results suggest that proper hydration may slow down aging and prolong a disease-free life,” one of the study authors said the findings from the NIH.



















