American Cancer Society updates lung cancer screening guidelines
The American Cancer Society says lung cancer still causes over 350 deaths each day. That number is higher than breast, prostate and pancreatic cancers combined.
FDA proposes ban on food additive found in some sodas, fruity sports drinks
Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.
Tropical skin disease carried by sand flies now in US
A recent study reveals the bite of a sand fly can cause a skin infection.
Eye drops sold at Walmart added to FDA's list of potentially harmful products
Walmart eye drops are the 27th concerning eye product on the FDA's list.
Daylight saving time: Here's how it could impact your health
While some people might appreciate the extra hour of sleep, daylight saving time could have some effects on your sleep patterns and health.
US infant mortality rate rose to 3% in 2022, largest increase in 2 decades, CDC says
The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year, which is the largest increase in two decades.
Anger can motivate people to achieve their goals, new study suggests: 'Sharpened focus'
Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.
Residents divided over site of deliverista hub
As New York City moves forward to build hubs for its 65,000 delivery workers, some Upper West Side residents say the city picked the wrong place.
Pfizer to shutter North Jersey campus; nearly 800 jobs affected
Pfizer plans to shutter its Peapack campus in northern New Jersey, impacting nearly 800 jobs.
'Fall back' this weekend for daylight saving time. Here’s what you need to know
In a few days, we’ll move our clocks back an hour to gain a little more sleep as part of the traditional time adjustment.
Cost of RSV shot raises concerns over accessibility
Insurance companies currently do not have to offer the RSV vaccine for free, placing the onus on patients and parents to cover its cost.
EXCLUSIVE: NYC Health Department giving out free Naloxone kits amid overdose crisis
According to NYC health officials, one New Yorker falls victim to a drug overdose roughly every three hours.
Certain kinds of music may help you feel less pain, study suggests
Researchers in Canada conducted a study that implies some songs you enjoy listening to may lessen the pain you feel.
Researchers identify amino acid that may play role for predicting, treating long COVID
The researchers were able to determine which patients with COVID-19 would go on to develop longer-term symptoms.
WanaBana fruit pouches found to have 'extremely high' levels of lead, FDA warns
The FDA urged parents and caregivers to test their children for lead if they consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches.
Bed bugs: How to prevent the unwanted globetrotters
According to Orkin, the more than a century-old American pest control company, New York ranks second on their list of bed bug cities in the U.S.
Breast cancer breakthrough: AI predicts a third of cases prior to diagnosis in mammography study
Artificial intelligence predicted one-third of breast cancer cases prior to diagnosis in a new study from Norway. Experts weigh in on how this could impact the future of cancer care.
A third of chocolate products have 'concerning levels' of heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
The National Confectioners Association said in response that both chocolate and cocoa “are safe to eat and can be enjoyed as treats as they have been for centuries."
Maryland man thriving one month after pioneering pig heart transplant
One month after a Maryland man received an experimental pig heart transplant, the patient is doing well and shows no sign of infection or rejection of the organ, doctors say.
Parents donate late infant son's organs to save lives: 'We don't want nobody to feel this pain'
A Georgia couple, Courtney and Tyler Pollock, are using their heartbreaking loss to make a difference by donating the organs of their infant son, Judge Theo, who passed away at the age of 4 months.