19 Years Later, 9/11 First Responders Still Face Cognitive Issues
New research found that PTSD and depression are related to cognitive issues in 9/11 first responders. Read more ›
New Yorkers Aren’t Quite Ready to Reopen: ‘The Stakes Are Very High’
Confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations may have declined in New York, but many residents say they need several safety measures in place before the state reopens. Read more ›
We Could Learn a Thing Or Two About Social Distancing from Mole-Rats
African naked mole-rats prefer living in close quarters in stuffy underground colonies because of a genetic trait. But this genetic trait also exists in humans. Read more ›
Health Care Workers with COVID-19 Face Dire Outcomes
New research has found that healthcare workers exposed to COVID-19 face poor outcomes due to inadequate income, health insurance, and sick leave. Read more ›
New Yorkers Think Worst of COVID-19 Is Over (But Still Want a Vaccine)
Food insecurity remains high in New York City, with Latinx/Hispanic households and lower income families being impacted most. Read more ›
How Much Vitamin D Do You Need to Stay Healthy?
It's clear that we need vitamin D, but how much? A new editorial highlights the need to think about diversity in nutritional requirements — rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Read more ›
‘But the Economy!’ COVID-19 Could Cost U.S. Billions in Health Expenses
If a majority of the nation contracts COVID-19, medical costs (including hospitalizations, ventilators, and other health resources) would cost the nation an average of $654 billion, a new study finds. Read more ›
New Yorkers Are Divided On When to Reopen the Economy
A new survey found that most New Yorkers believe the state should wait until the threat of COVID-19 is over before reopening non-essential businesses. Read more ›
1 in 3 New Yorkers Are Unable to Pay Their Rent Due to COVID-19 Job Loss
New Yorkers are experiencing job loss, housing and food insecurity, racism, and mental health stress as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. But many say they wouldn't take a vaccine for the illness. Read more ›