A law in New York pushes doctors to be upfront about patients' costs
The law originally banned health care providers from forcing patients to agree to pay medical bills, no matter the cost.
Geriatric care improvements needed immediately in New York, doctors say
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't ...
Dr. Oz Became Famous Giving Health Advice. Was It Any Good?
The New York Times analyzed claims Dr. Oz has made about preventive health measures across 2,500 television appearances, ...
2 house cats in NYC test positive for bird flu, health dept. says
New York City’s health department confirmed two cases in separate households where cats tested positive for the bird flu, ...
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Celebrates Mental Health Week with $33 Million Funding Boost and Behavioral Health Service Advances
NYC marks Mental Health Week with a year of Behavioral Health Blueprint progress, backed by an additional $33 million in ...
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Health exec behind city’s substance-use programs has walked in patients’ shoes
Linn-Walton, who oversees substance-use programs at the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, began her battle with ...
Dr. Oz to Face Pointed Questions on Medicare and Medicaid Before Senate Panel
The Senate Finance Committee holds a confirmation hearing on Friday for Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity who is nominated to ...
Surgeon General’s Advisory Declaring Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis Removed From Website
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has removed the 2024 surgeon general’s advisory on gun violence from its ...
Tracy Morgan shares health update after medical incident at New York Knicks game
Tracy Morgan appeared to experience a medical incident at the New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat game at Madison Square Garden in New York City Monday night. The actor and comedian, 56, was transported by ...
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Don’t lighten up: NYC warns of hazards in 22 skin-lightening creams.
There are no FDA-approved over-the-counter skin-lightening products, the agency warns. Manufacturers and distributors of over-the-counter skin-lightening creams have been ordered to remove their ...
First patient in New York has been cured of sickle cell anemia with advanced treatment
Sebastien Beauzile lived with the chronic pain of sickle cell anemia. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking genetic treatment, he ...