Health

Biden administration plans overhaul of US organ transplant system

Wednesday, March 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Health Resources and Services Administration announced plans to overhaul the U.S. organ transplant system, after congressional scrutiny of the current operation —... Read More.

Gerber powdered infant formula voluntarily recalled due to possible bacteria exposure

Wednesday, March 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Some of Gerber's powdered infant formula products that were manufactured at a facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, have been voluntarily recalled... Read More.

Death toll linked to contaminated eye drops rising as more report vision loss

Wednesday, March 22 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The death toll of an outbreak linked to contaminated recalled eye drops has risen and more people have lost their vision. According to... Read More.

All types of hormonal birth control raise breast cancer risk slightly, study finds

Wednesday, March 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A new study is offering more information for women about whether the type of birth control they take increases their risk... Read More.

Idaho hospital says it is ending labor and delivery services amid ‘political climate’

Wednesday, March 22 by ABC News

(SANDPOINT, Idaho) -- An Idaho hospital said it will no longer be providing obstetrical care due in part to the state's "legal and political climate." In... Read More.

Potentially deadly fungus spreading rapidly in US health care facilities

Tuesday, March 21 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed the fungus Candida auris is spreading rapidly through U.S. health care... Read More.

Flight attendants renew call to ban lap babies

Tuesday, March 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Flight attendants are renewing calls to ban children 2 years and younger from sitting in the laps of their adult caregivers... Read More.

Texas abortion law means woman has to continue pregnancy despite fatal anomaly

Monday, March 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Kylie Beaton was looking forward to having her second child later this year. Now, she's faced with carrying an unviable pregnancy... Read More.

Mercyhurst University student whose unattended wheelchair was pushed down stairs hopes incident can bring change

Monday, March 20 by ABC News

(ERIE, Pa.) -- Sydney Benes, a Mercyhurst University student whose unattended wheelchair was pushed down stairs in a viral video, hopes her story can... Read More.

White House hosts cast of Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” to discuss mental health

Monday, March 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will be hosting the cast of Apple TV+'s "Ted Lasso" at the White House Monday... Read More.

COVID-19: A look back on where the US succeeded and where we didn’t

Monday, March 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- On the third anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a global pandemic, public health experts can point to clear instances where the United... Read More.

What is gender dysphoria and what does transgender youth care consist of?

Monday, March 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Across the country, Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation that restricts transgender health care for minors. At least eight states have passed laws... Read More.

Biden administration plans overhaul of US organ transplant system

Gerber powdered infant formula voluntarily recalled due to possible bacteria exposure

Death toll linked to contaminated eye drops rising as more report vision loss

All types of hormonal birth control raise breast cancer risk slightly, study finds

Idaho hospital says it is ending labor and delivery services amid ‘political climate’

Potentially deadly fungus spreading rapidly in US health care facilities

Flight attendants renew call to ban lap babies

Texas abortion law means woman has to continue pregnancy despite fatal anomaly

Mercyhurst University student whose unattended wheelchair was pushed down stairs hopes incident can bring change

White House hosts cast of Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” to discuss mental health

COVID-19: A look back on where the US succeeded and where we didn’t

What is gender dysphoria and what does transgender youth care consist of?

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