The Vectra WB180 system, using 3D body photography, enhances skin cancer detection, allowing thorough tracking of skin changes over time and aiding in catching non-melanoma cancers more effectively.

AG Letitia James leads a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education for cancelling over $1 billion in funding for school-based mental health services.

NY Attorney General Letitia James leads 21 attorneys general to reaffirm hospitals must provide emergency abortions under EMTALA, despite recent CMS guidance rescission.

New York Attorney General Letitia James won a lawsuit against the Trump administration for illegal funding cuts to NIH research grants, impacting medical studies on diversity and LGBTQ+ health.

Long Island's Crescent Duck Farm is recovering from avian flu, introducing new ducks to continue its lineage after culling its flock due to the outbreak.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces a $1 billion investment to revitalize the SUNY Downstate hospital in Brooklyn, covering infrastructure upgrades and expanding services.

New York City joins a coalition to protect $4 billion in federal research funding from potential NIH cuts, arguing the importance for medical research and local economies.

A swarm of bees descended on Times Square, leading NYPD to cordon off areas while experts explained that swarming bees are not aggressive and play a crucial role in urban ecosystems.

Attorney General Letitia James announced a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, aiming to address opioid addiction and prevention.

Brooklyn-based Hofood99 Inc. is recalling Enoki mushrooms over potential listeria contamination, with samples tested in Michigan. No illnesses reported yet. Products were distributed nationwide.

The NY Senate is set to vote on the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which could legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, following the Assembly's approval.

AG Letitia James and counterparts filed a petition asking the FDA to lift restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone, highlighting its safety record and arguing against the REMS program's barriers.

New York's Attorney General Letitia James joins a coalition in support of Michigan's ban on conversion therapy for minors, submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.