health and medicine

The senator says federal action is needed as cases hit a 25-year high.

New York’s health care system could face a major crisis if proposed Senate cuts in the so-called Big Beautiful Bill are adopted by the House.

As CNY temperatures climb above 100, state health officials urge residents to find air conditioning

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has raised concerns over the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' decision to terminate a program that provides opioid overdose medication and training for first responders.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and a coalition of 22 senators pushed back against a federal plan to dissolve the Administration for Community Living, warning it could harm seniors and people with disabilities.

Despite less than ideal weather, hundreds of demonstrators showed up outside the federal courthouse in Syracuse to demand protections for Medicaid.

Doulas can provide both medical and mental health care help to new & expectant mothers, while bridging cultural divides Research shows a majority of people don't know the care is available. Better messaging might help.

A law that takes effect in New York State in the new year bans the use of PG+FAS chemicals in clothing to reduce exposure shown to cause cancer and other ailments.

t’s the second major provider the insurance company has reached a deal with this month.

The FDA plans to ban phenylephrine, a common ingredient in cold medicines, after finding it ineffective.