U.S. House panel: Heavy metals found in some baby foods

New York Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday urged the FDA to take action to set standards related to toxic metals across all baby foods. 

Toddler, paralyzed from neurological disorder, given celebratory sendoff as he walks out of hospital

A two-year-old boy who was completely paralyzed at the beginning of December 2020 walked out of the Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio on January 29 to the applause of adoring staff and family.

With pandemic puppies abounding, experts share dog park tips

Go to any dog park right now and you’ll likely find lively pandemic puppies along with new owners learning the ins and outs of off-leash play.

Congressional report finds toxic heavy metals in some baby food

Led by Democratic Chairman Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the committee’s investigation found that top baby foods carried dangerous levels of inorganic arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury.

Booker, Pressley renew push for 'baby bonds' in bid to narrow wealth gap

The government would provide every American child with a $1,000 savings account and would give an additional $2,000 every year depending on income.

Lawmakers want Cuomo subpoenaed in COVID nursing home deaths investigation

NY State Republicans are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to be subpoenaed due to what they say was a 'coverup' of nursing home deaths form COVID-19.

Videos of tidying up the house draw lots of viewers

Some YouTube creators have built a following (and an income) posting videos of themselves cleaning their homes.

New Jersey girl with rare leukemia needs bone marrow donor

Jackie Erb, of Summit, N.J., has juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, which can spread to other parts of the body.

Urgent warning to New Yorkers aged 75 and over about spread of coronavirus

The New York City Health Commissioner has an urgent warning for all New Yorkers aged 75 and older to take precautions against the coronavirus.

Kim Kardashian West planning divorce from Kanye West: Report

Reality star-turned-prison-reform-advocate Kim Kardashian West is reportedly ready to call it quits from her rapper husband Kanye West.

Ohio boy abandoned at cemetery before Christmas reunited with dad, dog

The boy, identified only as Tony, received an outpouring of support from police and the local community after officers found him at the Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Dec. 23.

First NYC baby of 2021 born at Coney Island Hospital

The first baby born in New York City in 2021 was welcomed into the world at Coney Island Hospital, announced NYC Health + Hospitals.

'Noon Year’s Eve': Toast new year before midnight with these ideas

Don’t want to stay up till midnight on New Year’s Eve? Families, early sleepers and those wanting to social distance might consider a midday celebration for December 31.

Kids get coronavirus at gatherings more often than school, study finds

Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.