House bill rescinds COVID-19 vaccine mandate for U.S. military
More than 8,000 active-duty service members were discharged for failure to obey a lawful order when they refused the vaccine.
More than 8,000 active-duty service members were discharged for failure to obey a lawful order when they refused the vaccine.
California expanding guaranteed income program for pregnant Black women
A guaranteed income program for pregnant Black women is expanding in California.
A guaranteed income program for pregnant Black women is expanding in California.
Sending Christmas cards linked with lower depression, study finds
The study examined whether the sending of Christmas cards offered insight into the sender’s mental well-being.
The study examined whether the sending of Christmas cards offered insight into the sender’s mental well-being.
Drug to prevent Alzheimer's? Study to begin enrolling young participants in ultimate test
Unlike most other Alzheimer’s prevention trials, this one will enroll people up to 25 years before the expected onset of dementia. Some participants could be as young as 18.
Unlike most other Alzheimer’s prevention trials, this one will enroll people up to 25 years before the expected onset of dementia. Some participants could be as young as 18.
FDA clears bivalent COVID-19 booster shots for children under 5
The FDA has authorized use of the tweaked shots starting at age 6 months, but just who is eligible depends on how many vaccinations they’ve already had.
The FDA has authorized use of the tweaked shots starting at age 6 months, but just who is eligible depends on how many vaccinations they’ve already had.
Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe in new study
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
The push to include stillbirth in the NY Paid Family Leave policy
Stillborn births are not recognized by New York's often heralded paid family leave policy. One woman details how it affected her.
Stillborn births are not recognized by New York's often heralded paid family leave policy. One woman details how it affected her.
NY prepares for possible 'tripledemic'
Major increases in cases of influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 have New York health officials warning the public to stay vigilant during the winter months.
Major increases in cases of influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 have New York health officials warning the public to stay vigilant during the winter months.
Strava reveals its 2022 Year in Sport report
Strava, a fitness and social network app, revealed its 2022 Year in Sport report, examining how Americans are looking to get their fitness routines back on track after the pandemic.
Strava, a fitness and social network app, revealed its 2022 Year in Sport report, examining how Americans are looking to get their fitness routines back on track after the pandemic.
Amoxicillin shortage leaves parents of sick children scrambling
According to doctors, the demand is exceptionally high because of the so-called “tripledemic” of COVID-19, RSV and the flu.
According to doctors, the demand is exceptionally high because of the so-called “tripledemic” of COVID-19, RSV and the flu.
NJ COVID hospitalizations hit 10-month high
The state is currently seeing the highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations since February.
The state is currently seeing the highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations since February.
Having a strong sense of purpose in life may help you live longer, study suggests
The study found an association across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more from the health-protective benefits of having a sense of purpose.
The study found an association across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more from the health-protective benefits of having a sense of purpose.
Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for military members
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.
Rabies: What is it, how it’s transmitted, and do you need a vaccine
Less than 20 people are known to have survived a rabies infection without receiving the vaccine series.
Less than 20 people are known to have survived a rabies infection without receiving the vaccine series.
Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to faster cognitive decline, study says
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
Frozen raspberries recalled due to hepatitis A concerns
The FDA says testing revealed the presence of hepatitis A in the recalled frozen raspberries product, which was sold in nine U.S. states.
The FDA says testing revealed the presence of hepatitis A in the recalled frozen raspberries product, which was sold in nine U.S. states.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.