Pregnant women, new mothers are at risk amid Israel-Hamas conflict: Experts
(NEW YORK) -- As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues -- with food, water and fuel running out in Gaza -- pregnant people and those who... Read More.
Health
FDA considers issuing proposed rule to ban formaldehyde in hair straightening products
(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a notice suggesting it may consider a proposal to ban the use of... Read More.
Why unhoused people are perceived to be more dangerous than they really are
(NEW YORK) -- High-profile cases of unhoused people committing violent acts in U.S. cities like New York and San Francisco may have ignited fear... Read More.
Amount of homeless people with mental illness increased slightly in recent years, but experts say they’re more visible: Analysis
(NEW YORK) -- There has not been a significant overall rise in the number of people experiencing homelessness over the past decade, according to... Read More.
Flu, RSV starting to circulate but cases remain lower than last year: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- Influenza and other respiratory viruses are starting to circulate but so far remain lower than this time last year, according to... Read More.
Hispanic doulas work to meet needs of pregnant women as maternal mortality rates rise
(NEW YORK) -- When Carolina Pino was pregnant, she discovered she lived in a so-called maternal care desert, a county with limited or no... Read More.
As Israel-Hamas conflict continues, why war can be a global health crisis: Experts
(NEW YORK) -- As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, stories of devastation have emerged including injuries, disablement, destruction of buildings and loss of life.
However, experts... Read More.
New York officials announce legislation linking mental health issues in teens to social media use
(NEW YORK) -- Convinced social media platforms are fueling a mental health crisis among the nation’s youth, public officials in New York announced new legislation... Read More.
Long-term survival of monkey with transplanted pig kidney offers hope in alternative organ search: Scientists
(BOSTON) -- Harvard-affiliated scientists say they have been able to keep a monkey alive for two years with a genetically engineered pig kidney. Although preliminary,... Read More.
Why safe spaces in health care matter for LGBTQ+ patients
(NEW YORK) -- Andrew, a 39-year-old New Yorker who identifies as queer, says he got lucky with his first primary care provider, who was... Read More.
Amid nationwide mental health crisis, suicide prevention hotlines struggle with repeat callers
(NEW YORK) -- Things at Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin have not slowed down since July 2022.
The center, which runs the 988 crisis hotline... Read More.
Suicide prevention hotlines struggle with how to handle high frequency callers
(NEW YORK) -- Things at Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin have not slowed down since July 2022.
The center, which runs the 988 crisis hotline... Read More.
