Doctors combine a pig kidney transplant and a heart device in a bid to extend woman's life
A New Jersey woman who was near death has received a transplanted pig kidney, part of a dramatic pair of surgeries that also stabilized her failing heart. Doctors at NYU Langone Health say 54-year-old...
-
Can Dogs Eat Bananas? See What Human Food Is Safe for Your Pets and What Isn't
Keep this guide handy when you are unsure if your food is safe to feed your cats and dogs.
-
NY County Announces 2 RSV-Linked Deaths in Adults
You’ve probably heard about RSV by now: It’s that seasonal, contagious childhood respiratory virus most of us already had that is now drawing concern because of its earlier-than-usual emer... -
5 Dead in Worst NYC Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Since 2015: What to Know
Five people died of Legionnaires’ disease over the summer at a New York City nursing home. The outbreak at Amsterdam Nursing Home was the city’s worst since 2015 when a cooling tower in the Bronx was ... -
Your Sleep Aids May Be Key to Treating More Than Insomnia, Study Finds
A new Rutgers study suggests that sleep aids may do more than mitigate insomnia: They might also help reduce cravings for those struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Why? It comes down to a horm...