3 NYC besties celebrate their 100th birthdays together
Friends Ruth Schwartz, Lorraine Perrillo and Edith Moscou all turn 100 years old around the same time.
Special-needs families in NJ and NY await word on pending 'aging out' bills
Many special-needs families in New Jersey are hoping the governor signs a bill that would give special-needs adults more time before they age out of the educational system. New York families are facing a similar dilemma.
Man journeying a 15K mile road trip to honor daughter he lost to cancer makes a stop in Houston
A man is journeying on a 15,000-mile road trip across the U.S. in memory of his daughter, whom he sadly lost to a rare form of bile duct cancer.
Jurassic World VelociCoaster: Your guide to Universal Orlando's latest thrill ride
As they say in the original Jurassic Park movie, hold on to your butts!
Moderna asks FDA to expand COVID-19 vaccine authorization to ages 12 to 17
Moderna said it has asked the FDA to expand the emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 17, citing data from its ongoing trial.
TikTok revealing dentist can detect pregnancy by looking at patient's mouth stuns users
A dental student has gone viral on TikTok for sharing a few indicators in a patient’s mouth that may reveal a pregnancy.
Children are aware of race and racism, Sesame Workshop survey says
The Sesame Workshop conducted a study that showed that kids are much more aware of race and racism than we give them credit for.
Piano prodigy practices for Carnegie Hall performance
Brigitte Xie's piano talent has earned her a spot on stage at Carnegie Hall this fall. She will likely be the youngest person on stage.
Why nursing homes are still dealing with outbreaks despite vaccines
Nursing homes across the country are still reporting scattered COVID-19 outbreaks and COVID-associated deaths. Those facilities are subsequently following federal and state recommendations to pause visitations, causing disappointment and frustration among family members who hoped to get back to normal once the residents were fully vaccinated.
Woman donates kidney to husband's ex-wife days after wedding
A Florida woman donated her kidney to her husband's ex-wife.
China to allow couples to have 3 children to further cope with aging society
China’s ruling Communist Party said it will ease birth limits to allow all couples to have three children instead of two in hopes of slowing the rapid aging of its population.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects older kids after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds. The company plans to submit its teen data to the FDA in early June.
Average reproductive lifespan in women has increased by 2 years, study finds
A recent study found that the average waning reproductive age for women increased from 35 to 37.1.
Attorneys general from across country asking Facebook to scrap Instagram for kids
More than 40 attorneys general across the country have signed a letter asking Facebook to nix the idea to develop Instagram for Kids.
Mattel collecting old Barbie dolls, Matchbox cars in toy takeback program
Mattel is launching a program that will allow unused toys find new homes.
Hero NYPD cop recounts rescue of girl shot in Times Square
The NYPD officer who heroically ran through Times Square carrying a young girl who had just been shot in the leg is the mother to an infant.
‘Just came out of nowhere’: Mom who gave birth on flight to Hawaii says she didn’t know she was pregnant
A doctor and three nurses were flying from Utah to Hawaii when an announcement came over the loudspeaker: A woman was prematurely giving birth in the middle of the flight. The heroic health care workers rushed to the aid of the woman, who didn't know she was pregnant, and delivered a baby boy.
Many parents eager to get their children vaccinated
Richard Brewer of Long Island said he and his wife are counting down the days until their kids, ages 7 and 10, can get the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC: Children’s summer camps should continue social distancing, mask-wearing to prevent COVID-19 spread
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
Biden administration expanding summer food program for 34 million schoolchildren
Families of eligible children would receive $6.82 per child for each weekday — adding up to $375 for food per child over the summer months.