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‘A very distressing thing to witness’: Experts explain psychological impact of seeing Minneapolis shootings

Wednesday, January 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Over the last several days, many Americans have seen upsetting, and often violent, images and videos of protests in Minneapolis amid... Read More.

‘Night owl’ lifestyle may bring higher risk of heart disease: Study

Wednesday, January 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- So-called "night owls" may face a higher risk for heart attack and stroke, a new study published Wednesday finds.Researchers found that... Read More.

More than 31,000 nurses, health care workers strike at Kaiser Permanente, arguing for safe staffing levels, fair wages

Monday, January 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tens of thousands of nurses and health care workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities across California and Hawaii went on strike on... Read More.

Lifetime alcohol use linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer, new study finds

Monday, January 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Long-term alcohol use has been linked to higher risks of colorectal cancer, according to a study published Monday in the journal... Read More.

Flu activity nationwide declines but ER visits for school-aged kids increasing: CDC

Friday, January 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Flu activity is starting to decline nationwide, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC... Read More.

New study directly links higher BMI to increased risk of vascular dementia; blood pressure may help explain why

Thursday, January 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- High blood pressure and body mass index, or BMI, may be directly linked to the increased risk of developing vascular dementia,... Read More.

Heart disease fatalities drop but are still leading cause of death in the US: Report

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK ) -- Fewer people are dying from heart disease, but the condition is still the leading cause of death in the U.S.,... Read More.

Red Cross announces severe emergency blood shortage, calls on Americans to donate

Tuesday, January 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The American Red Cross declared a severe emergency blood shortage on Monday and called on people to donate.The humanitarian organization, which... Read More.

At least 88 new measles cases confirmed in South Carolina, bringing total to 646: Health officials

Tuesday, January 20 by ABC News

(SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C.) -- At least 88 new measles cases in South Carolina have been confirmed amid the state's outbreak, bringing the total number... Read More.

Some policy experts struggle to make sense of new Trump health plan

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- On the last day to enroll in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in most states, President Donald Trump presented his... Read More.

Flu activity elevated across the US with at least 18 million cases: CDC

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Flu activity continues to remain elevated across the U.S., according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The... Read More.

Measles vaccine acceptance is mixed amid outbreaks across the US: Experts

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As measles continues to spread across the U.S., with outbreaks popping up around the country, public health experts have been stressing... Read More.

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‘A very distressing thing to witness’: Experts explain psychological impact of seeing Minneapolis shootings

‘Night owl’ lifestyle may bring higher risk of heart disease: Study

More than 31,000 nurses, health care workers strike at Kaiser Permanente, arguing for safe staffing levels, fair wages

Lifetime alcohol use linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer, new study finds

Flu activity nationwide declines but ER visits for school-aged kids increasing: CDC

New study directly links higher BMI to increased risk of vascular dementia; blood pressure may help explain why

Heart disease fatalities drop but are still leading cause of death in the US: Report

Red Cross announces severe emergency blood shortage, calls on Americans to donate

At least 88 new measles cases confirmed in South Carolina, bringing total to 646: Health officials

Some policy experts struggle to make sense of new Trump health plan

Flu activity elevated across the US with at least 18 million cases: CDC

Measles vaccine acceptance is mixed amid outbreaks across the US: Experts

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