Top vaccine official at FDA resigns citing RFK Jr., ‘misinformation’
The top FDA official also criticized Kennedy on Friday over “undermining” the confidence in the vaccine against measles as ...
Anthem Blue Cross to release data officials hope will help NYC crack down on soaring health care costs, saving $2B yearly
The Big Apple’s largest public-employee insurer has agreed to provide previously redacted healthcare data that could help ...
New blood pressure drug helps people with uncontrolled hypertension in trial
Lorundrostat, an experimental drug, may help lower blood pressure in people with uncontrolled hypertension, researchers ...
In Cities’ Rush to Clear Homeless Camps, People Have Been Crushed to Death
Atlanta’s mayor began a drive to clear homeless encampments. But when heavy equipment came to raze one, nobody noticed that ...
NYC spring allergy season 2025 arrives early. Map shows pollen count in Tri-State Area.
In NYC and beyond, the spring 2025 allergy season is striking earlier -- and sticking around longer -- than usual this year.
Federal government terminates $190M in public health grants to Arizona
The investment in updating Arizona's disease surveillance system "has now been for naught," state health officials said after ...
Just 7 venues — across all New York City — OK'd for booze in outdoor dining
When the program fully resumes on Tuesday, there will be nearly 80% fewer outdoor dining setups than during the pandemic peak ...
Wisconsin to lose over $210 million in federal COVID-era grants, part of Trump cuts
The funding, allocated during the pandemic, was used not only for COVID vaccines and tests but also mental health services and addiction treatment.
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Climate Ready: Evidence in NYC shows rapid glacier melt is leading to real-world effects
Glacier melting is having real-world effects, demonstrating how much damage climate change can do. "There's a tide gauge down at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal," said Bell. "And sea levels have just ...
5 years after Dr. Lorna Breen’s death by suicide, health care workers are more at risk than ever
Breen died by suicide in April 2020. Through a foundation in her honor, her family is helping other health care workers get ...
Federal health program cuts could impact virus outbreak response in NYC
New York’s response to virus outbreaks could look different after the federal government cut funding to the state’s Department of Health, according to Governor ...