Biden administration pulls back from banning menthol cigarettes
(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration is putting off its plan to ban menthol cigarettes until next March after an aggressive lobbying push by civil... Read More.
Health
Free at-home testing and treatments now available for COVID and flu through federal program
(NEW YORK) -- Eligible adults can now receive free at-home rapid tests, telehealth sessions and at-home treatments for both COVID and influenza through a... Read More.
How scientists are tracking mosquitoes that could be carrying deadly diseases
(NEW YORK) -- Tracking one of the deadliest living beings on Earth will be the key to saving thousands of lives each year, researchers... Read More.
Biden’s plan to remove lead water lines may benefit these states the most
(NEW YORK) -- The Biden administration recently announced a proposal that would require all lead water service pipes to replaced in the United States... Read More.
Twenty-two sets of twins tried both vegan and meat diets. Here’s how their health fared
(NEW YORK) -- In the long-running debate on whether a meat-free or meat-filled diet promotes better health, a new study is giving weight to... Read More.
What to expect after CVS changes drug pricing formula
(NEW YORK) -- CVS is the latest pharmacy to change its drug pricing formula, a move it said would increase transparency and simplify costs.
The... Read More.
Woman says Ozempic helped her stop drinking: Here’s what the research says about how it may work
(NEW YORK) -- Nearly one year ago, Christie Martin, a mom and realtor in Las Vegas, said she started taking Ozempic to help her... Read More.
Cantaloupes linked to deadly salmonella outbreak in 34 states, CDC reports new hospitalizations
(NEW YORK) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning consumers about a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to some cantaloupes.
The CDC published... Read More.
No link to foreign country with pneumonia outbreak in Ohio county: Medical director
(MASON, Ohio) -- A county in Ohio has recorded 142 cases of pediatric pneumonia since August, caused by a mix of known infections, including... Read More.
Suicides by firearm reach all-time high, rising 11% since 2019: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- Suicides by firearm have reached an all-time high, increasing 11% between 2019 and 2022, according to a new report from the... Read More.
Gen Z, millennial women face historic headwinds when it comes to their health: Report
(NEW YORK) -- Progress in women's health since the 1960s is backsliding, with millennial and Gen Z women facing heightened risks to their physical... Read More.
Biden administration to send free COVID tests to schools nationwide this winter
(NEW YORK) -- In another effort to get Americans to test for COVID-19 this winter, the Biden administration announced it would begin distributing tests... Read More.
