Princeton To Begin Administering Meningitis Vaccine Monday
Princeton University is about to administer the first doses of a vaccine against meningitis.
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Princeton University is about to administer the first doses of a vaccine against meningitis.
Allergy doctor Clifford Bassett said the pill alternative appears to be safe, as well as effective.
An arsenic-based drug called nitarson is given to turkeys to prevent a disease in the birds and the FDA is looking into whether to drug elevates the arsenic level in the mean beyond what would occur naturally.
A meningitis vaccine not yet licensed for use in the U.S. will be made available at Princeton University beginning Dec. 9.
A device that can detect -- and prevent -- seizures has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, giving hope to some epileptics who have being too scared to leave their homes.
Since March there have been a total of seven confirmed cases on the New Jersey campus, the most recent last week.
The FDA planned to announce Thursday it will require the food industry to gradually phase out all trans fats, saying they are a threat to people's health.
New technology could prove to be a major development for anybody with heart disease. A brand new artery roto-rooter has been approved by the FDA to open difficult, clogged arteries.
Testing of imported spices between 2007 and 2010 also showed that spices were twice as likely as other inspected foods to be contaminated with salmonella.
Like rules proposed earlier this year for human food, they would focus on preventing contamination before it begins.
The FDA said Tuesday that 3,600 dogs and 10 cats have suffered from illnesses related to the treats and nearly 600 of those pets have died.
"Our greatest concern is food safety; therefore, we are acting with speed and focusing on plant sanitation, increased testing and food handling practices while we continue to investigate," said Mark Reser, president of Reser's Fine Foods.
More than 3,600 pets have gotten sick, and 580 have died, from jerky treats that were largely imported from China, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday.
Democrats and Republicans in Washington have come together in the House to pass legislation aimed at improving the safety of prescription drugs.
At least 89 people have reported getting sick after eating Chobani Greek yogurt manufactured in Idaho, but no link to the product has been confirmed.
The FDA is warning parents that even low-level laser in toy guns, tops, and sabers could create serious injuries to anyone within the range of the laser beam.
At least 29 people were sickened by Purity First Health Products' B-50 vitamin supplement because of traces of anabolic steroids, the FDA said. The product is sold in stores and online.
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating the cyclospora infections, which are often found in tropical or subtropical countries and have been linked to imported fresh produce in the past. It causes diarrhea and other flu-like symptoms.
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating the cyclospora infections, which are often found in tropical or subtropical countries and have been linked to imported fresh produce in the past
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan issued a brief order Wednesday. The court said it would allow two-pill versions of emergency contraception to be sold without restrictions while it decides the merits of the federal government's appeal of a lower-court ruling.
Sen. Charles Schumer, speaking in Bryant Park, said there are highly advanced sunscreens available around the world, but said the federal Food and Drug Administration still has not approved them for use in the U.S.
U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) of Long Island thinks the recent Ranbaxy case shows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may be asleep at the wheel.
The mislabeled salads -- a curried chicken salad and a vegan curried "chick'n'' salad -- were sold in 15 stores in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York, Whole Foods said.
A New York judge has refused to suspend his ruling giving women of all ages broad access to morning-after birth control.
The move comes as products like Cracker Jack'd Cocoa Java Power Bites - a caffeinated version of the popular snack - and a new caffeinated gum by Wrigley called "Alert Energy" hit store shelves.
A cat was rescued when it was spotted lying on Long Island Rail Road tracks between Lindenhurst and Babylon Sunday night.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
Pope Leo has repeatedly warned that violence is becoming normalized and that religious language is at risk of being misused to justify it.
A tractor-trailer driver is hospitalized after crashing into a two-story building in Clifton, New Jersey early Monday morning.
The price of U.S. crude rose to $104.24 a barrel following the blockade announcement and Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose to $102.29.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said La Marqueta in East Harlem, a site owned by New York City, will be developed into the city's first city-run grocery store.
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's first social influencer mayor, has reached 100 days in office, and he's been busy.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
A man with a machete slashed and injured three people at Grand Central in New York City before he was fatally shot by police, the NYPD said.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A tractor-trailer driver is hospitalized after crashing into a two-story building in Clifton, New Jersey early Monday morning.
Yeison Cortes Vasquez was back at his church in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Sunday, one day after being released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
A mass shooting at Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded.
A cat was rescued when it was spotted lying on Long Island Rail Road tracks between Lindenhurst and Babylon Sunday night.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
It's been one year since Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, a wealthy Long Island couple, vanished without a trace.
Yeison Cortes Vasquez was back at his church in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Sunday, one day after being released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said La Marqueta in East Harlem, a site owned by New York City, will be developed into the city's first city-run grocery store.
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's first social influencer mayor, has reached 100 days in office, and he's been busy.
A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell said he allegedly forced himself on her after they met for drinks in New York in 2024.
Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks — and President Trump's ratings — as Iran war continues.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Nico Hischier scored his second goal of the game on the power play with 1:45 left in overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night.
Nick Suzuki had a goal and an assist and the Canadiens beat the Islanders 4-1 on Sunday, eliminating New York from playoff contention.
With Sunday's 110-96 loss to the Hornets, the Knicks finished the regular season 53-29 and with the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Raptors clinched their first playoff berth in four seasons by beating the Nets 136-101 on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Chris Wragge will be going live from the High School of Fashion Industries in Manhattan Friday.
New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson gave a Brooklyn teen a $60,000 scholarship.
A cat was found sitting on the train tracks between Lindenhurst and Babylon on Long Island. It was safely removed and rescued.
President Trump said a U.S. blockade of Iran's ports will begin at 10 a.m. EDT Monday, and that the U.S. will also partially blockade the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
A tractor trailer plowed into a building in Clifton overnight. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
