Demonstrators gather in Washington Square Park over abortion pill ruling
People gathered to protest the right to abortion after a federal judge in Texas ruled to suspend the FDA's approval of the abortion drug mifepristone, which was approved over 20 years ago.
Federal appeals court keeps abortion pill available, with restrictions
A federal appeals court has ruled that mifepristone can remain available, but only up to seven weeks of pregnancy and will no longer be accessible through the mail without a doctor's visit.
FDA approves robotic bassinet to help keep babies sleeping on their backs
About 3,500 infants die each year of sleep-related deaths.
Pfizer's RSV vaccine 82% effective against severe infection in infants, data shows
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.
Idaho governor signs first-of-its-kind 'abortion trafficking' bill into law
Anyone convicted of breaking the law will face two to five years in prison and could also be sued by the minor's parent or guardian.
Advocates warn of direct support professional shortage amid low wages
Direct support professionals (DSP) can have an enormous impact on the lives of people living with autism and other disabilities. But those valuable relationships are beginning to disappear.
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan: Here's what it means
The FDA approval sets the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.
Health, Hope & Happiness - The Black Woman Experience
A FOX 5 NY special program takes a look at the maternal health crisis facing black women nationwide.
The Fertility Factor: A journey to motherhood after struggling with infertility for more than a decade
Gessie Thompson and her husband, Marc, struggled with infertility for more than a decade. FOX 5 NY's Tashanea Whitlow has the story.
Advocates seek raises for those who help state's most vulnerable
Nassau activists believe the governor’s 2024 budget ignores the needs of individuals with disabilities and the workforce they rely on. But her office says they’re working on a budget that meets the needs of all New Yorkers.
Deadly fungal infection C. auris spreading at 'alarming rate,' CDC says
The CDC called C. auris an urgent threat because it’s often resistant to antifungal drugs and spreads easily in healthcare facilities.
COVID-19 pill Paxlovid moves closer to full FDA approval
The medication has been used by millions of Americans since the FDA granted it emergency use authorization in late 2021.
Biden to put issue of lowering drug costs at center of political agenda
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
Adults should get screened for hepatitis B at least once, CDC recommends
Most people with the virus don’t know they have it, and it can cause liver cancer and early death.
Prostate cancer treatment can wait for most men, study finds
Men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer shouldn't panic or rush treatment decisions unless they're high risk or have more advanced disease, the study says.
Pfizer's fast-acting migraine nasal spray approved by FDA
The nasal spray is designed for quick relief of migraine headaches for those who can’t take pills or injections.
Here are the worst spring allergens that will make you cough, sneeze and rub your watery eyes
Spring isn't the only time for allergies to annoy you. Many people who suffer from seasonal allergies feel fine in the spring but can be affected during the summer, fall and winter. And for some, it's a year-round annoyance.
New FDA rule requires info on breast density with all mammograms
The CDC says about one in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime.