New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, speaks during a news conference, to announce criminal justice reform in New York City, U.S., May 21, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Johnson & Johnson has agreed to a $ 230 million settlement with New York state that bars the company from promoting opioids and confirmed it has… Read More »
Cat sitting still while a Veterinarian administers his vaccines. aabejon | iStock | Getty Images The coronavirus has infected two cats in New York state, making them the first pets to test positive for the virus in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday. One of the cats was tested… Read More »
Coronavirus deaths in New York have reached a “scary number” as a plan to reopen the hard-hit region is set to be announced today. New York governor Andrew Cuomo revealed that another 671 people died statewide from coronavirus overnight, bringing the state’s total death toll to 10,056 – accounting for about half of all US… Read More »
It’s not easy to say that any particular development in health or medicine was the most important in a given year. But if we had to choose some highlights, we would opt for these unforgettable events and findings. Read about the year in science news here; Read about the year in climate change news here;… Read More »
Black folks continue to be hit hardest by health disparities. Getty Images Thanks to controversial comments recently made by rapper T.I. hymen checks have been a hot topic and now New York state lawmakers are pushing for a bill that will make the practice of hymen checks obsolete for everyone. According to New York hyperlocal… Read More »