Health

At least 65 dead after Ebola outbreak confirmed in Democratic Republic of the Congo, officials say

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) - An Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in the Ituri province in Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to Africa Centres for... Read More.

Dr. Marty Makary intends to resign as FDA commissioner: Sources

Tuesday, May 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary intends to resign on Tuesday, two sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.His departure... Read More.

‘This is not the start of a COVID pandemic,’ WHO says of suspected hantavirus cluster on cruise ship

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- An epidemiologist from the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday that the suspected hantavirus cluster aboard a cruise ship is not the... Read More.

3 evacuated off cruise ship with suspected hantavirus cluster, WHO says

Wednesday, May 6 by ABC News

(LONDON and BELGRADE, Serbia) -- Three people have been evacuated off of the MV Hondius, a cruise ship with a suspected hantavirus cluster, the... Read More.

‘Some human-to-human transmission’ possible in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship: WHO official

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An epidemiologist at the World Health Organization (WHO) said that there may be some person-to-person spread in the suspected... Read More.

Deadly hantavirus outbreak suspected aboard a cruise ship

Monday, May 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A rare rodent-borne disease is suspected to have caused an outbreak aboard a cruise ship, leading to three deaths and several... Read More.

FDA approves 1st non-antipsychotic medication for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug Auvelity this week for the treatment of agitation in adults with Alzheimer's... Read More.

After nearly 1,000 cases, here’s how South Carolina officials beat back a measles outbreak

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A few months ago, a measles outbreak seemed poised to overwhelm the northern region of South Carolina.More than 100 infections were... Read More.

CDC warns additional measles cases in US are expected amid upcoming travel season

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With a busy travel season approaching, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that additional measles cases in the... Read More.

As heart, kidney and metabolic health worsen, cancer risk may rise: Study

Monday, April 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As heart, kidney and metabolic problems progress to more advanced stages, a person's risk of developing several cancers also rises sharply,... Read More.

FDA issues vouchers to 3 companies to help fast track review of potential psychedelic medications

Friday, April 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Friday It's issuing national priority vouchers to three companies to help fast-track the... Read More.

Acting AG Todd Blanche signs order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous drug

Thursday, April 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order on Thursday reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug.The order moves marijuana... Read More.

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