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FDA rejects MDMA for treating PTSD, calls for redo of study, drugmaker says
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
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Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
A young Long Island boy is the first in New York state to undergo a new gene therapy for a rare blood disease.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
After traces of lead in applesauce poisons nearly 470 people, mostly young kids, FDA finds the metal in more food items.
In January, the FDA changed regulations to allow retail pharmacies to sell the drug mifepristone.
Multiple brands sold by Walmart and CVS recalled as FDA cites unsterile conditions at Indian manufacturing plant.
James says the anti-inflammatory drug has been linked to harmful behavioral and mental health issues in children.
Ecuador's authorities allege that Carlos Aguilera, a cinnamon grinder in that country, is "the likely source" of the contaminated spices that led to the recall of WanaBana applesauce.
Azurity Pharmaceuticals is recalling Zanzedi after a pharmacist found a pill with sedative effects in a package of the stimulant drug.
Quaker Oats expands prior recall to include more granola bars, cereals and a snack mix possibly tainted with bacteria.
The FDA and drugmaker Novo Nordisk are working to identify thousands of counterfeit Ozempic drugs seized in an ongoing investigation.
Charles Garrison suffered deep burns while using his backyard fire pit. He's among the first in the nation to have them treated with a cream derived from pineapples.
Coca-Cola's recall impacts 12-pack cans of soda distributed in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida, the FDA said in a filing.
Consuming some caffeine is typically harmless for adults, but having too much can be dangerous. Here's what to know about potential health effects.
The illegal Neptune's Fix brand supplements claim to contain tianeptine, known as "gas station heroin."
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Cancer concerns linked to some products may be a greater incentive to switch to more natural hairstyles.
CVS won't sell decongestants that contain phenylephrine as the only active ingredient after an FDA panel called the ingredient ineffective.
The Food and Drug Administration is planning to propose a ban on chemical hair smoothing and straightening products that contain formaldehyde due to potential health impacts like increased cancer risk.
She's hoping to prevent a surge in cases during the fall and winter months and another "tripledemic."
The FDA has lengthened the shelf lives of some COVID-19 tests that still deliver accurate results past their printed expiration dates.
The FDA has been slowly loosening restrictions put in place in the '80s over concerns about AIDS and HIV.
Testing revealed some lots of the Tydemy birth control tablets did not have enough of a key ingredient.
The FDA says it hopes the drug will give people easier access to birth control, but it does raise questions about safety and usage.
Two people were shot in the Bronx after two men got into a fight over a parking spot and each pulled out a gun, police sources said.
If you're looking for the nearest public bathroom in NYC, the park may not be your best option, this report says.
There are tons of tech deals waiting for you at Best Buy in September 2024. Save on Apple iPads, Samsung TVs and more.
These portable chargers can keep your phone, laptop and other devices ready to go, no matter where you roam.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said it recovered a massive Burmese python from a Central New York home.
Two people were shot in the Bronx after two men got into a fight over a parking spot and each pulled out a gun, police sources said.
If you're looking for the nearest public bathroom in NYC, the park may not be your best option, this report says.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said it recovered a massive Burmese python from a Central New York home.
It's the first day of school for NYC public schools and nearly a million students in the nation's largest district.
A deadly shooting at a New York City subway station is under investigation in Ocean Hill, Brooklyn.
While there are a some rain chances over the next three days, the long Labor Day weekend will feature plenty of dry time as well.
New York and New Jersey woke up to rainy weather Friday, as many set out for Labor Day weekend.
Thursday should stay pretty cloudy with perhaps a stray shower or two and highs in the mid 70s in New York City!
A heat advisory will be in effect today for NYC and parts of New Jersey, with feels-like temperatures expected to hit 100 degrees.
Intense heat and severe thunderstorms are in the forecast Wednesday for New York and New Jersey.
Police are investigating after vandals set a Paterson, N.J. soccer field on fire over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
An 18-month-old girl died after being attacked by a dog at a home in Newark, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said.
The Freehold Township School District says mold was found at Laura Donovan Elementary School, forcing students to relocate.
It's the first day of school in Newark, New Jersey, where students will have longer hours for 2024.
Some NJ Transit customers affected by recent service disruptions want refunds, but the agency says they won't provide them.
A singer from Long Island is on a mission to perform the national anthem at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums.
Long Island mother Kerri Bedrick is facing upgraded charges in the wrong-way crash that killed her son, Eli Henrys, on the Southern State Parkway in Bay Shore.
Police are investigating a shocking discovery in Huntington, Long Island. Suffolk County Police say they found a body stuffed in a suitcase there Tuesday.
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo, was arrested by the FBI on Tuesday morning.
LIRR schedule changes start today for riders across Long Island and heading into New York City.
China's consul general in New York has left the U.S. following a scandal that involved a former aide to two governors.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order expanding access to the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.
Under intense pressure to meet state guidelines for class size, New York City is set to open 24 new schools on Thursday.
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein's ruling upends the Republican presidential nominee's plan to move the case to federal court.
Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against Hamas leaders for the deaths of American citizens in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, according to charging documents unsealed Tuesday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order expanding access to the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.
Trucks will be back on New York City streets again Tuesday and Thursday to conduct additional spraying for mosquitoes.
Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus this year, state health officials said Friday.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has led to one death in New York, the CDC said Wednesday.
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Patti LuPone, the star of "Evita" and "Gypsy," is returning to Broadway alongside her longtime friend Mia Farrow in a new play, "The Roommate," which explores the strength, depth, humor and surprise found in women of a certain age.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
The Texas Rangers beat the New York Yankees again 10-6 on Wednesday night.
The surging New York Mets matched a season high by winning their seventh straight game, 8-3 over the Boston Red Sox.
A singer from Long Island is on a mission to perform the national anthem at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums.
A joyful, funny, yet fierce competitor — that's how Johnny Gaudreau was remembered Wednesday by members of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Wyatt Langford hit a grand slam to give the Rangers a win over the Yankees and drop New York out of the AL East lead.
Queens residents are sounding the alarm about illegal trash dumping where Jackson Heights meets Woodside.
A New York City artist returned to her childhood favorite restaurant to restore a ceiling mural damaged in a flood.
As students head back to school next week, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit is working to make sure kids have at-home libraries.
Harlem's older neighbors came together Wednesday for National Senior Citizens Day.
Steelpan orchestras citywide are preparing for the Panorama competition at the Brooklyn Museum this weekend.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
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It's the first day of school for NYC public schools and nearly a million students in the nation's largest district. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has all the excitement.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday afternoon forecast on CBS News New York.
Police said two men got into a fight over a parking spot in the Bronx and each pulled out a gun. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Kyla McMillan, director of The Armory Show joins CBS New York to discuss The Armory Show and the galleries and exhibits participants can expect to experience this weekend.