NYC pharmacies can't sell cigarettes anymore
New York City pharmacies won't be allowed to sell cigarettes or other tobacco products starting Tuesday.
New York City pharmacies won't be allowed to sell cigarettes or other tobacco products starting Tuesday.
Driver who delivers organs gets new kidney he's spent more than a decade waiting for
Joe Tinker spent more than 12 years on dialysis with a failing kidney until the organ delivery driver got a transplant himself in August.
Joe Tinker spent more than 12 years on dialysis with a failing kidney until the organ delivery driver got a transplant himself in August.
2018 health review: from breakthroughs to surgeries
When it comes to health, we saw a lot of both encouraging and troubling headlines in 2018.
When it comes to health, we saw a lot of both encouraging and troubling headlines in 2018.
Hospitals will have to post prices online starting January 1
A new rule going into effect January 1, 2019, will require hospitals to post a list of their standard prices online and make electronic medical records more readily available to patients.
A new rule going into effect January 1, 2019, will require hospitals to post a list of their standard prices online and make electronic medical records more readily available to patients.
CDC warns of respiratory virus affecting kids and adults
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants to alert you about a respiratory infection that can affect your children and even some adults.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants to alert you about a respiratory infection that can affect your children and even some adults.
Secret Santas: Charity buys and erases past-due medical debt
After a lifetime collecting debts, Jerry Ashton and Craig Antico are eliminating them.
After a lifetime collecting debts, Jerry Ashton and Craig Antico are eliminating them.
Doctor's tips for avoiding getting sick during holiday travel
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has many of us traveling by air or B road to visit family and friends, but all of that sitting can easily take a toll on our health.
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has many of us traveling by air or B road to visit family and friends, but all of that sitting can easily take a toll on our health.
FDA warns about teething necklaces, bracelets after 18-month-old dies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning parents about the risks of jewelry used to relieve teething pain after a toddler died.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning parents about the risks of jewelry used to relieve teething pain after a toddler died.
Doctor: Sleep affects weight gain, blue screens affect body clock
How much sleep did you get last night? Did you come close to the recommended 8 hours?
How much sleep did you get last night? Did you come close to the recommended 8 hours?
Heart attacks on Christmas Eve?
A study in Sweden looked at about 300 patients and found the day that people are most likely to have a heart attack at Christmas Eve around 10 p.m. What gives?
A study in Sweden looked at about 300 patients and found the day that people are most likely to have a heart attack at Christmas Eve around 10 p.m. What gives?
Don't eat glitter, FDA warns
It may look tempting, but that sparkly glitter on top of a freshly baked cupcake, cookie or other tasty treats may not be safe to eat.
It may look tempting, but that sparkly glitter on top of a freshly baked cupcake, cookie or other tasty treats may not be safe to eat.
Study: Granting wishes of children with illnesses may impact health
When children living with a serious illness are granted wishes, a new study finds not only does it give the kids new hope but that it might impact their health, too.
When children living with a serious illness are granted wishes, a new study finds not only does it give the kids new hope but that it might impact their health, too.
DIY genetic testing kit results should not always be taken at face value
These days you can learn a lot about your body and where you came from thanks to DNA home test kits. Finding out about your ancestry is one thing, but some DIY kits also test your risk for certain diseases. Is that a good thing?
These days you can learn a lot about your body and where you came from thanks to DNA home test kits. Finding out about your ancestry is one thing, but some DIY kits also test your risk for certain diseases. Is that a good thing?
Man with Down syndrome thrives after heart transplant
A young man with Down syndrome was struggling with heart failure and a pump helped to keep him alive. Then doctors said they can do even more.
A young man with Down syndrome was struggling with heart failure and a pump helped to keep him alive. Then doctors said they can do even more.
We should stop drinking coffee first thing in the morning, study suggests
Turns out the best time to drink coffee might not be first thing in the morning.
Turns out the best time to drink coffee might not be first thing in the morning.
Over 40 percent of Americans say no to flu vaccinations
Have you gotten your flu shot this year?
Have you gotten your flu shot this year?
Second case of acute flaccid myelitis confirmed in Michigan
Authorities in Michigan have confirmed a second case of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) in 2018. This confirmed case is a child from Oakland County.
Authorities in Michigan have confirmed a second case of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) in 2018. This confirmed case is a child from Oakland County.
Recall issued for some Kotex tampons after complaints they come apart
A voluntary recall has been issued for some Kotex tampons after several complaints that the tampons have come apart during use and even caused some infections.
A voluntary recall has been issued for some Kotex tampons after several complaints that the tampons have come apart during use and even caused some infections.
The Doctor Is In: SAD
Experts from Beaumont Health discuss the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder and how to treat it.
Experts from Beaumont Health discuss the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder and how to treat it.
Jimmy Dean sausage links recalled for possible metal contamination
Nearly 30,000 lbs. of frozen, ready-to-eat sausage links have been recalled because foreign material, specifically pieces of metal, could be found in the meat.
Nearly 30,000 lbs. of frozen, ready-to-eat sausage links have been recalled because foreign material, specifically pieces of metal, could be found in the meat.