Baby formula shortage: Production resumes at troubled Abbott factory

Damage from severe thunderstorms including flooding had forced the Michigan plant to halt operations in mid-June just two weeks after restarting production with additional sanitizing and safety protocols.

Tiny, infectious worm found in NY parks

The Toxocara worm can cause fever, fatigue, coughing, rash, or abdominal pain, and in extreme cases, can cause blindness or cause neurological damage to the brain.

FDA: Inflatable neck rings can cause injury to swimming infants

Parents of babies, especially those with developmental delays or special needs, are being warned not to use these neck pillow flotation devices.

Biden says he'd back exception to filibuster to protect abortion access

Biden's filibuster remarks may cheer supporters who want to see him take more strident stances on the issue, but it's unlikely to change the outcome in Washington.

How families are handling the end of pandemic-era free school meals

The pandemic-era federal aid that made school meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — is ending, raising fears about the effects in the upcoming school year for families already struggling with rising food and fuel costs.

Homeschooling popularity remains as pandemic eases

It's graduation season and this year, more and more kids will receive their diplomas from their parents.

Roe v. Wade overturned: New York leaders, Obama react to Supreme Court decision

Soon after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision Friday striking down Roe v. Wade and giving the states the power to decide abortion regulations, political leaders from former U.S. President Barack Obama to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul weighed in.

US importing baby formula from Mexico to ease shortage

Trucks contracted by the Department of Health and Human Services will drive about 1 million pounds of Gerber Good Start Gentle infant formula from a Nestlé plant to U.S. retailers, the White House said.

Father's Day 2022: The best one-liners and life advice I've ever gotten from dad

For Father’s Day 2022, let us honor the bonds we share with our beloved dads and other patriarchal figures through their powerful advice, sayings, tips and one-liners.

NYC announces COVID vaccination plan for children 6 months and older

New York City could begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine to children six months and older as early as June 22, announced city officials Friday. The vaccination plan is pending final guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Is it OK to drink coffee while pregnant? Yes (in moderation), genetic study suggests

The study used genetics to analyze coffee-drinking behavior. It suggests that consuming java in moderation does not increase the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth or premature birth.

COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes 1st shots for kids under 5; CDC review next

The CDC recommends how to use vaccines and its vaccine advisers are set to discuss the shots for the youngest kids Friday and vote on Saturday.

Toddler found alone on street in the Bronx reunited with parents

A toddler who was found alone at an intersection in the Castle Hill section of the Bronx late Monday night was reunited with his parents Tuesday.

Baby formula shortage: Huge shipment arrives from Europe

Jill Biden and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy welcomed the delivery of a second shipment of tens of thousands of pounds of baby formula that the Biden administration is importing from Europe.