NYC woman running Brooklyn half marathon after family killings
Olivia Witherite’s life has been completely upended since she ran the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon in May 2023. Less than two months after the race,...
Highly pathogenic avian flu found in NYC birds: study
Bird flu has come to roost in the concrete jungle. A highly pathogenic strain of avian flu has been circulating among New York City’s feathered...
Couple stuck with hotel bill after airline canceled flight
This was likely not the extra vacation he had hoped for. A traveler’s trip turned sour after an airline stuck him with the hotel bill...
Docs reveal how to avoid dreaded illness after a concert
This festival is going to be sick — here’s how you can stay healthy. Over 500,000 attendees are preparing to descend upon the Electric Daisy...
Youth social media use linked to tobacco and vaping
A new study shows that children who spend time on social media are more likely to vape and smoke cigarettes than their peers. Analyzing data...
Survey reveals knowledge gap in fertility issues among women
New research reveals a gap in fertility education for American women including basics of reproductive health, a lack of conversation between women and their healthcare...
NYCFC fans excited to soon get permanent home in Queens
Though the question of where New York City FC will call home has been seemingly answered, how the club becoming a permanent fixture in Queens...
Dermatologist reveals the one nail sign you shouldn’t ignore
Read between the lines. Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky, a board-certified dermatologist based in Mississippi, is “begging” her 1.4 million TikTok followers to check their nails for...
United Airlines rolls out a new safety video aimed at distracted passengers
Follow the rolling ball. In a maneuver to draw the attention of distracted passengers, United Airlines has taken a creative approach to ensure everyone remains...
Pumpkin seeds are the healthiest seeds to eat: dietitians
They’re squashing this longtime debate. Two NYC-based dietitians have declared pumpkin the healthiest seed, thanks to their zinc, iron, protein and fiber content. “Pumpkin seeds...