Health

RFK Jr. to testify before House, Senate committees amid layoffs, overhaul at HHS

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to testify before two congressional committees on Wednesday to discuss, among... Read More.

Extreme heat could make pregnancy riskier for millions of women: Report

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

(WEST PALM BEACH, FL) -- As human-induced climate change continues warming the planet, pregnancy risks are increasing, according to a new analysis by Climate... Read More.

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.