Health

It’s spring and if you feel like your seasonal allergies are worse every year, it’s not just in your head (or your sinuses).

Colon cancer is on the rise in the U.S., with one-in-five diagnoses in people younger than 55, according to the American Cancer Society. Dr. Arif Kamal explains how the cancer is diagnosed and what you can do to lower your chances of getting it.

In a statement, Nestlé USA announced a voluntary recall of four frozen meal products.

The new FDA-approved treatment uses a patient’s own tumor and immune system to fight the disease.

As many as three cases of bird flu found in New York City pet cats, two of which were deadly, have been connected to a brand of raw pet food, according to city officials.

Two cats have tested positive for bird flu, leading to at least one death. NBC New York’s Erica Byfield reports. 

At 35, Katie Dutton is already a rectal cancer survivor, an ordeal that started with seemingly benign symptoms doctors initially dismissed.

New York City’s health department confirmed two cases in separate households where cats tested positive for the bird flu, officials announced Friday. Acting Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse released a statement saying the cats were infected with H5 avian influenza, and warned owners to take precautions when it comes to feeding pets. “Pet owners are reminded not to feed their...

Ultraprocessed foods like chicken nuggets and soda and make up about 60% of the American diet.

Recalls occur when manufacturers and distributors remove products “that present a risk of injury or gross deception or are otherwise defective,” according to the FDA.

There are fears that vaccinating could allow the virus to linger undetected in flocks and mutate in ways that could make it more of a threat to humans.

New York’s first case of measles outside of New York City this year has been confirmed, according to the state Department of Health. The patient is reported to be less than five years old and a resident of Suffolk County on Long Island, health officials say. “Our epidemiology and vaccine experts at the State Health Department and the State’s...

Suffolk County officials say they have another rabid raccoon case, nearly two months after reporting their first such case in more than 15 years. Health officials say a dead raccoon found in Amityville on March 4, 2025, tested positive for rabies. The confirmation was received from the Wadsworth Center at the New York State Department of Health three days later….

In the midst of a growing measles outbreak in Texas that has killed one child, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has misleadingly focused on vitamin A, including from cod liver oil, and two non-standard medications as treatments for measles.

Sky-high egg prices have drawn renewed attention to the bird flu outbreak, which has caused more than 166 million wild and domestic birds in the U.S. to die since it began in 2022. 

Hantaviruses are a family of viruses which can cause serious illness and death, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention.

Health experts consider fluoride essential for preventing cavities, yet some states are considering banning it. Here’s what you need to know.

If confirmed to lead the powerful regulatory agency, Dr. Marty Makary would take over at a turbulent period for FDA.

The New York City Health Department has confirmed two cases of measles in the city so far this year. The cases are unrelated, according to health officials. “For each case, our agency conducts routine case and contact investigation and we ensure proper follow ups for exposed persons,” the department said. The health department is advising anyone who has not been…

In Suffolk County, 20 dead birds found on a small beach in East Patchogue are now being tested for avian flu, sparking concerns in the community. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.