You can also get norovirus by touching objects or surfaces that are contaminated and then putting your hands in your mouth without washing them first. Hand-washing with soap and water is key, as hand sanitizer will not do the trick in the case of norovirus, experts say.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - There has been a rise in reported cases of congenital syphilis (CS) -- people passing down syphilis to their babies during pregnancy -- according to the newly-released 2023 data from the city Health Department.

Health experts are cheering a move by outgoing President Joe Biden. But, this is terrible news if you're a smoker living in New York.

according to the CDC. There have been 2,350 reported cases of the norovirus illness from October to December, according to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. In November, there were 640 cases; however, this number nearly doubled in ...

The new strain's emergence offers a possible explanation for the past month's steep wave of infections from the stomach bug.

What areas are affected? The illnesses are hitting various pockets of the country, according to Dr. Dana Hawkinson, medical director for the Infection Control and Prevention progr

The agency says labs should accelerate testing on patients hospitalized with the flu within 24 hours of their admission.

The suit claims store owners have violated state laws by selling flavored e-cigarettes, including to minors, and operated without required licenses.

RFK Jr., who's nominated to become the next health secretary, asked the federal government to revoke its authorization of all COVID-19 vaccines in May 2021, just as vaccinated Americans began returning to a sense of normalcy after pandemic lockdowns.

Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin had the highest rates, with 9.2 percent of tests coming back positive.

Following his win over Kamala Harris, Donald Trump has been assembling the administration for his second term in the White House.

A blast of winter weather will bring snow and bitter cold to New York City and the Tri-State over the next few days.