New York ending mask requirement in hospitals
Beginning February 12, New Yorkers will no longer have to wear masks inside hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare facilities.
Celebrities promote ice baths, but science on health benefits is lukewarm
Some benefits of ice baths include improved mood, more energy, and weight loss. Among the biggest questions for researchers: How cold does water have to be to achieve any health benefits?
Frequently taking sleeping pills could increase risk of dementia, study says
The study also noted that white participants who frequently took sleeping medications had a higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their Black cohorts.
Parents want natural remedies for son’s leukemia, child protection wants chemo
The couple's son went through one round of chemo after being diagnosed with leukemia. Now, they are fighting in court to prevent future treatments, preferring to treat their child with natural remedies — while the hospital insists on a two-year regimen.
Fabuloso recall: Colgate-Palmolive recalls 4.9M cleaners over bacteria risk
In a warning notice, posted Wednesday, the federal regulatory agency said consumers should "immediately" stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products.
The COVID public health emergency is ending - What does it mean for you?
The COVID-19 public health emergency is set to end on May 11, meaning that several pandemic-era health policies you might use are in for some changes.
NYC to end mandatory vaccinations for city workers
New York City will make COVID-19 vaccinations for city employees optional starting next week.
1 in 8 older Americans addicted to highly processed foods, poll finds
The researchers said a major reason highly-processed foods can be so addictive is that they can trigger the release of dopamine in the brain’s reward system at levels comparable to nicotine and alcohol.
‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
900-pound man loses half his body weight with help of minimally invasive bariatric surgery
A new minimally invasive bariatric procedure is helping people lose weight with less downtime than traditional weight loss surgery.
Majority of US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they support banning the sale of menthol cigarettes, and 57% supported a policy ending the sale of all tobacco products, the CDC research found.
Eye drop manufacturer issues recall after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
The CDC previously sent a health alert, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.
Joe Biden, Bill Clinton mark 3 decades of Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guaranteed many American workers up to 12 unpaid weeks off to recover from a major illness or childbirth or to take care of sick family members.
Dangerous fungal illness rapidly spreading across country, doctors warn
Valley fever is an infection of the lungs and causes respiratory symptoms like a cough, difficulty breathing, fever, and tiredness or fatigue. In rare cases, the Valley fever fungus can spread to other body parts and cause severe disease.
CDC says an eye drop brand may be connected to drug-resistant bacterial infections
The CDC has identified at least 50 people with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a type of bacterium resistant to most antibiotics.
Abortion in Minnesota: Walz signs 'fundamental right' to abortion into state law
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday guaranteeing abortion access in state law.
'All-natural' Simply Tropical juice has high levels of toxic 'forever chemicals,' lawsuit alleges
The class-action lawsuit alleges that the presence of PFAS is “entirely inconsistent” with Coca-Cola and the Simply Orange Juice Company’s “all-natural ingredients” with “nothing to hide” marketing.
What will ending the COVID-19 emergency look like in the US?
Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.
Study: DASH diet may reduce heart disease risk by 10% with greater benefits for women, Black adults
The study compared a DASH diet and a diet high in fruit and vegetables compared to a typical Western diet, which is often lower in fruits and vegetables and higher in fat and sodium.