Long Island school district installs vape detectors in middle school bathrooms

Vape detectors were installed at Lindenhurst Middle School that can pick up nicotine and THC, as well as sound to notify officials of fights or bullying.

Microdosing chocolate bars sent 6 people to hospitals, FDA says

The edible chocolate bars are made with soy, milk and a “proprietary blend of nootropic and functional mushrooms." They have sickened eight people, with six of those hospitalized.

Migraine triggers and treatments
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Migraines are common. Symptoms typically include nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to sound and light. But different treatments are available.

Doctor warns against 'anti-sunscreen' TikToks: 'Nobody is dying of sunscreen'

Videos are circulating on TikTok saying sunscreen does more harm than good. The videos can be found just by searching for “anti-sunscreen," but before you take advice from social media, an Arizona skin cancer doctor weighs in with the truth.

Overdoses in Wayne County, around Michigan linked to new animal tranquillizer

Medetomidine has been detected in at least three overdoses since March. The tranquilizer is more potent than other similar animal sedatives - and can't be reversed by narcan.

WHO confirms 1st human death of bird flu strain H5N2

The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.

FDA advisers reject MDMA therapy to treat PTSD

FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.

First mosquito-borne virus of year confirmed in Michigan

But the detection is a warning sign of things to come while serving as a reminder for residents to take care during the summer evenings this year.

General Mills facing revived push to cut plastic chemicals in food

Advocacy groups are calling for General Mills to stop using plastic chemicals linked to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Best time to drink coffee: Experts spill the beans

Social media influencers have been blaming their afternoon slumps on drinking coffee first thing in the morning. Experts weigh in.

Tattoos may increase risk of developing lymphoma, alarming new study finds

A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.

Study finds link between dementia, financial decision made by older Americans

When was the last time you had a financial discussion with your doctor? Or a health conversation with your bank? Probably never. One researcher says it may be time to rethink finances and health.

Women post-menopause can face increased risk for heart disease
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Ladies as our bodies change, so do our risk factors. How menopause raises your risk for heart disease and what you need to know to protect yourself.

Individual contracts Legionnaires' disease in Garden City

The illness comes from a bacteria that can grow in water, often times in hot tubs, fountains, and cooling towers.