Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek talks about overcoming anxiety that nearly ended his career
Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek spent 5 years battling the yips, which caused his wrist and arm to lock up on him. Now, the 31-year-old is sharing how he overcame anxiety to get back on the mound.
With election looming, Hochul won't renew COVID emergency powers
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she won't be renewing New York's COVID-19 state of emergency, effectively ending her emergency powers related to the pandemic. Given how close the general election is, could this be a political move?
Biden hopes ending cancer can be a 'national purpose' for US
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
What is Enterovirus D68? CDC alerts pediatricians on rare illness affecting children
The CDC recently issued a health advisory regarding the respiratory illness after doctors across the country reported an increase in hospitalizations last month.
FDA warns of rare cases of cancers possibly linked to breast implants
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
COVID forces Lea Michele to cancel 'Funny Girl' performances
The former Glee star announced on social media that she had tested positive for COVID-19. She is not slated to return to the show until September 20.
Brown water runs from tap in Mississippi amid water crisis
Governor Tate Reeves said progress was being made on the city’s water crisis.
NY declares disaster emergency after polio found in Long Island wastewater
New York has declared a state disaster emergency over polio after the virus turned up in wastewater on Long Island.
1 million organ transplants: US reaches medical milestone since its first success in 1954
The U.S. has reached a medical milestone — counting 1 million organ transplants since the first success back in 1954.
FDA panel backs Amylyx's much-debated ALS drug
In a remarkable turnaround, a panel of federal health advisers has voted to recommend approval for an experimental drug to treat Lou Gehrig's disease. Patients and their families have rallied behind Amylyx's drug, urging approval.
Using Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment to treat long covid
An old treatment provides new relief for people suffering from debilitating conditions associated with long COVID-19.
NY dumps mask mandate on subway trains and buses
New York is dropping its little-enforced mask requirement on subways, commuter trains, and buses. Masks will be "encouraged" but not required when riding the transit system.
Study suggests walking this range of steps per day can reduce the risk of dementia
The study of nearly 78,000 adults looked at steps per day, and also the intensity of the steps, and the association with the risk of developing dementia.
NYC first day of school: What you need to know for 2022–2023
New York City public schools welcomed back students on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, for the 2022–2023 academic year. Here are some major things to know about COVID protocols, school meals, and the school calendar.
Testing for arsenic in water continues at Manhattan housing complex
Residents of the Jacob Riis Houses in Manhattan still can't drink the water while the city waits for more test results to make sure the water supply is free of arsenic.
Should you get a new COVID vaccine booster?
New COVID-19 boosters targeting today's most common omicron strains should arrive within days. The new shots offer Americans a chance to get the most up-to-date protection. Here are some things to know.
Mississippi water crisis: Jackson students return to school amid challenges
Jackson remained under a boil water advisory, but the drop in water pressure that had brought the system to near collapse appeared to be resolved, officials said.
Experimental brain implant zaps patients, quells food cravings, helps with binge eating
According to a report from the scientific journal Nature Medicine, two California women who were diagnosed with a binge-eating disorder, underwent surgery after several treatments failed to mend their cravings.
Labor Day air travel tops pre-pandemic levels for 1st time, TSA says
That is a first for a holiday weekend, the Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday.
Juul to pay nearly $440 million in states' teen vaping settlement
Juul's product has long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.