Invasive strep A among children being investigated by CDC after UK reports several deaths
While strep A is typically a common infection that can be easily treated, what is concerning some experts is an increase in an invasive form of strep that can be life-threatening. One North Texas doctor says the invasive form of strep A, which the CDC is monitoring, is something parents need to be aware of.
While strep A is typically a common infection that can be easily treated, what is concerning some experts is an increase in an invasive form of strep that can be life-threatening. One North Texas doctor says the invasive form of strep A, which the CDC is monitoring, is something parents need to be aware of.
Vaccines, tests, masks are key to mitigate another COVID surge, officials reiterate
Hospitals are already struggling with spikes of the flu, RSV and COVID cases after Thanksgiving, prompting the White House to try to mitigate the impact of another surge.
Hospitals are already struggling with spikes of the flu, RSV and COVID cases after Thanksgiving, prompting the White House to try to mitigate the impact of another surge.
Free COVID-19 tests available to Americans again as White House reveals winter plan
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
Childhood BMI chart raised from 37 to 60 as severe obesity quadruples
Roughly 4.5 million children — about 6% — are considered severely obese.
Roughly 4.5 million children — about 6% — are considered severely obese.
TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide, report says
The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.
The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.
Judge won't stop NYC mayor's forced hospitalization plan, for now
A federal judge will not immediately halt New York City's plans to force mentally ill people from the streets and into treatment while he fully examines the issue and makes a final ruling in the coming weeks.
A federal judge will not immediately halt New York City's plans to force mentally ill people from the streets and into treatment while he fully examines the issue and makes a final ruling in the coming weeks.
New Zealand bans future generations from buying tobacco under strict new anti-smoking laws
The legislative package outlaws the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, punishable by fines of up to $95,910.
The legislative package outlaws the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, punishable by fines of up to $95,910.
Merck, Moderna share positive progress of potential skin cancer vaccine
A potential skin cancer vaccine being developed using the same technology behind COVID shots fared well in a small study, the drug companies said.
A potential skin cancer vaccine being developed using the same technology behind COVID shots fared well in a small study, the drug companies said.
‘It was my home’: Pediatric cancer survivor returns for wedding photo shoot at hospital that cured her
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
Connecticut won't require COVID vaccines for children
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says he will not mandate that children be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says he will not mandate that children be vaccinated against COVID-19.
NYC's involuntary hospitalization plan challenged in court
Mayor Eric Adams has claimed that the city has a moral obligation to help someone who is clearly in a mental health crisis. But now a legal motion is seeking to stop his plan to hospitalize people against their will.
Mayor Eric Adams has claimed that the city has a moral obligation to help someone who is clearly in a mental health crisis. But now a legal motion is seeking to stop his plan to hospitalize people against their will.
Federal judge says vaccine choice doesn't outweigh safety requirements in medical settings
US. District Court Judge Donald Molloy on Friday permanently blocked a section of a law that said it was discriminatory for most employers to require workers to be vaccinated against communicable diseases.
US. District Court Judge Donald Molloy on Friday permanently blocked a section of a law that said it was discriminatory for most employers to require workers to be vaccinated against communicable diseases.
Hospitalizations signal rising COVID-19 risk for US seniors
Coronavirus-related hospital admissions are climbing again in the United States and older adults are making up a growing share of U.S. deaths.
Coronavirus-related hospital admissions are climbing again in the United States and older adults are making up a growing share of U.S. deaths.
Study: One-minute bursts of activity during daily tasks could prolong your life
A study by researchers in Australia finds that brief moments of daily physical activity can lower your risks of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.
A study by researchers in Australia finds that brief moments of daily physical activity can lower your risks of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.
What's the difference between the flu, RSV and COVID-19?
The three respiratory viruses can easily be mistaken for one another, and health experts recommend that any concerned parents should make sure their children get tested.
The three respiratory viruses can easily be mistaken for one another, and health experts recommend that any concerned parents should make sure their children get tested.
New York City Health Department issues mask advisory
New York City officials are telling people they should wear masks in indoor areas like the subway.
New York City officials are telling people they should wear masks in indoor areas like the subway.
France to make condoms free in pharmacies to anyone under 25
Girls and women 25 and under in France already can get free birth control.
Girls and women 25 and under in France already can get free birth control.
Dr. Fauci discusses COVID-19, masks, fear of ‘tripledemic’
Dr. Anthony Fauci joined Good Day New York to discuss a variety of topics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, masks and the fear of a "tripledemic."
Dr. Anthony Fauci joined Good Day New York to discuss a variety of topics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, masks and the fear of a "tripledemic."
Paramedic: NYC's mental health crisis is worse than ever
"We're dealing with an underfunded health care system and underfunded social safety net system. This is the reality today," said Lt. Paramedic Anthony Almojera.
"We're dealing with an underfunded health care system and underfunded social safety net system. This is the reality today," said Lt. Paramedic Anthony Almojera.
Stiff-person syndrome: What is it, what are the treatments and who has it?
Stiff-person syndrome is considered a rare disease and impacts less than 5,000 people in the United States.
Stiff-person syndrome is considered a rare disease and impacts less than 5,000 people in the United States.