Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
Study finds link between long naps and obesity, high blood pressure
A recent study shows taking naps for more than 30 minutes during the day can affect your sleep quality and cognitive function.
Dental coverage expanded for low-income New Yorkers
For millions of low-income New Yorkers, access to routine dental care has long hinged on whether or not they still have eight crucial teeth.
US to end most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week
The Biden administration will end the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends.
Planet Fitness invites high schoolers to work out for free with summer pass program
Participants will have free access to the gym, along with free fitness training from certified trainers and workouts on the Planet Fitness app.
NYC drug overdose deaths: Experts sound alarm on 'greatest threat ever'
The drug xylazine, called "tranq" or the zombie drug, is a powerful animal tranquilizer, often combined with heroin and fentanyl. Too much can immediately stop a user from breathing.
These are the worst drinks for your health, according to nutritionists
Before you load up your grocery cart or place an order at the coffee shop, restaurant or bar, beware of additives and sugar that may be lurking in your favorite drinks.
Michael J. Fox says 'I'm not going to be 80' amid ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease
Fox, 61, addressed the challenges he faces daily with the incurable disease and said he doesn’t believe he’ll live to be 80 years old.
Pancreatic cancer: What you should know about the disease that led to Jerry Springer's death
With the revelation of what led to talk show host Jerry Springer's death, it is shining a spotlight once again on pancreatic cancer. Although the cancer is not as common, it does rank among the deadliest of cancers. Here's what you should know about the disease.
How to get COVID tests now before it's no longer free
Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.
What to know about ticks and Lyme season following a mild winter
Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.
COVID-19 pandemic caused decline in high school students having sex, government survey finds
Teen sex was already becoming less and less common before the pandemic.
Sperm-injecting robot used to create babies in scientific breakthrough
According to the MIT report, engineers used a Sony PlayStation 5 controller to operate the robot.
Adult cigarette smoking rate hits new all-time low in US, CDC says
U.S. adults are smoking less, with 1 in 9 people reporting in 2022 that they were current smokers. Meanwhile, e-cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.
Red Dye No. 3: What is it, and why is it banned in makeup but OK in food?
Red Dye No. 3 has been linked to cancer and children's behavior problems in studies. The FDA banned its use in cosmetics more than 30 years ago, but it remains in thousands of food products.
WHO fires doctor over sexual misconduct investigation
“Dr. Temo Waqanivalu has been dismissed from WHO following findings of sexual misconduct against him and corresponding disciplinary process,” WHO spokesperson Marcia Poole said.
Strep throat infections have spiked above pre-COVID highs, says report: 'We've missed cases'
A doctor says a "recent assault of viruses" could have weakened people's immune systems.
Calorie-counted menus linked to lower obesity-related cancer rates, healthcare costs, study finds
The researchers estimated that the policy could prevent 28,000 new cancer cases and 16,700 cancer deaths among 235 million US adults over a lifetime.
‘Missing’ cancer cases: New diagnoses dropped more than 14% early in pandemic
Study findings suggest stay-at-home orders delayed cancer diagnoses
'I hear them daily in my allergy clinic': 5 myths debunked about seasonal allergies
Does moving to a new location get rid of allergies? Here are five of the most common myths about seasonal allergies.