How donating blood could win you a trip to Super Bowl LVII
Anyone who makes a blood, platelet, or plasma donation through Jan. 31 with the American Red Cross will automatically be entered to win a trip for two to the big game at State Farm Stadium on Feb. 12.
A cure for peanut allergies? Study shows ‘promising results’
Researchers in Australia believe they’re on track to finding a cure for a common allergy found in children.
Bathrooms open in some NYC subway stations
The MTA says the bathrooms have been recently updated with new features like fresh paint and motion-activated toilets.
City Girls Who Walk: A fun new way to exercise in NYC
There’s a fun new way to exercise in New York City, while also socializing with new friends. Learn about City Girls Who Walk.
Here are the 50 worst US cities for bed bugs, according to Orkin
For the third year in a row, Chicago ranked No. 1 on Orkin's bed bug cities list. Did your city avoid a ranking?
What is Mohs surgery? Jill Biden to undergo preventative skin cancer surgery
First lady Jill Biden is having a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove a potentially cancerous lesion above her right eye. Here’s what the surgery entails.
Pentagon: COVID-19 vaccine no longer mandated for troops
The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.
Gov. Kathy Hochul addresses public safety, mental health in State of the State Address
Hochul proposed changes to New York's bail reform laws, a $1 billion investment in mental health services and offered a housing vision that would build 800,000 new homes over the next 10 years.
Mpox has faded in the US. Who deserves credit for controlling the outbreak?
It's an unsettled question, but experts cite a combination of factors.
Animal sedative ‘zombie drug’ flooding opioid market: What you need to know
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
Chipotle giveaway: Meditate and exercise for free guacamole
Chipotle will give away 10,000 promo codes a day beginning Jan. 13 until Jan. 23.
Fisher-Price again recalls Rock ‘n Play Sleepers after nearly 100 infant deaths
A recall for the product was first issued in April 2019. At the time, 30 deaths were connected to the product.
The '10-second toothbrush' makes its debut in the US
The Y-Brush, a mouthguard-style toothbrush developed by a French company, comes with 35,000 soft nylon filaments that brush all the teeth simultaneously.
Childhood obesity should be treated early, including surgery and meds, new guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity only makes things worse.
Negotiations drag on as NYC hospitals brace for nurses strike
Close to 9,000 nurses at several major NYC hospitals are still preparing to go on strike on January 9.
Honey as an alternative to sugar? New study indicates the health benefits
Honey from a single floral source may improve blood sugar control, a new study found.
New Alzheimer's drug: What to know as Leqembi hits the market
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
NYC hospitals prepare for nurses strike as deadline looms
10,000 nurses in and around New York City are ready to go on strike beginning January 9 after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract.
Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
FDA approves Leqembi, Alzheimer's drug that modestly slows disease
The Food and Drug Administration approved it for patients with Alzheimer's, specifically those with mild or early-stage disease.