Health

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. submerges in creek with high bacteria levels, including E. coli

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared photos of himself submerged in Washington, D.C.'s Rock Creek with his grandchildren, despite longstanding... Read More.

Who is Dr. Casey Means? A look at Trumps pick for US surgeon general

Saturday, May 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Earlier this week, President Donald Trump announced he will be nominating Dr. Casey Means for U.S. surgeon general, replacing his former pick,... Read More.

FDA approves, expands 3 natural color additives after RFK Jr.s plan to remove artificial food dyes

Friday, May 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Friday additional color additives from natural sources in line with the Department of... Read More.

US surpasses 1,000 measles cases for 1st time in 5 years: CDC

Friday, May 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. has surpassed 1,000 measles cases for the first time in five years, according to new data from the Centers... Read More.

Milwaukee struggles through growing lead crisis — with federal help nowhere to be found

Wednesday, May 7 by ABC News

(MILWAUKEE) -- Kat Cisar, a mother of 6-year-old twins, found out in late February that her kids were potentially being exposed to harmful lead... Read More.

Why it feels like allergy season is getting longer, more severe

Wednesday, May 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Temperatures are beginning to warm up, indicating the arrival of spring -- and of allergy season for millions of Americans.Research shows... Read More.

Bird flu is continuing to spread in animals across the US. Heres what you need to know

Tuesday, May 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Bird flu is continuing to spread in animals across the United States more than a year after the first human case was... Read More.

RFK Jr. calls for new vaccines to undergo placebo-controlled trials

Saturday, May 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will require new vaccines to undergo placebo testing, marking what a department spokesperson... Read More.

Measles cases surpass 900 in US as infections confirmed in 29 states, CDC data shows

Friday, May 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Measles cases in the U.S. have surpassed 900 as outbreaks continue to spread across the county, according to new Centers for... Read More.

Case of tuberculosis confirmed at Florida high school: Officials

Wednesday, April 30 by ABC News

(FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) -- A case of active tuberculosis has been confirmed at a Florida high school, according to state health officials.The Florida Department... Read More.

Even a small uptick in vaccination could prevent millions of US measles cases. Heres how

Wednesday, April 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Measles cases are continuing to spread throughout the U.S. with outbreaks in at least six states.Public health experts have previously said... Read More.

I want to live: Coal miners speak out as Trump strips away health protections

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- For John Robinson, a retired coal miner who spent his career in the Virginia mines helping to power America into the 21st... Read More.

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