Health

750 HHS employees send signed letter to RFK Jr. asking him to stop spreading misinformation

Wednesday, August 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- More than 750 employees across the Department of Health and Human Services sent a signed letter to members of Congress and Health... Read More.

California resident tests positive for plague

Wednesday, August 20 by ABC News

(SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.) -- A resident in South Lake Tahoe, California, has tested positive for plague, according to local health officials.The person is... Read More.

Leading pediatrician group recommends COVID vaccine for infants, toddlers in contrast with RFK Jr.

Tuesday, August 19 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) said on Tuesday that children ages 6 months to 23 months should receive a COVID-19 vaccine,... Read More.

Measles outbreak that sickened more than 700 declared over in Texas

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

(TEXAS) -- A measles outbreak in Texas that infected more than 700 people has officially been declared over, state health officials announced on Monday.The outbreak... Read More.

Draft of new ‘MAHA’ report suggests RFK Jr. won’t target pesticides

Sunday, August 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The draft of an upcoming government report suggesting ways to improve the health of American children does not recommend severe restrictions... Read More.

CDC launches new national campaign to tackle mental health, substance use among teens

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a new campaign on Tuesday aimed at tackling mental health and substance use among... Read More.

Senate confirms Trump nominee Susan Monarez as CDC director. Here’s what to know

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate confirmed Susan Monarez as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Monarez was confirmed by a vote of... Read More.

1st pill for obstructive sleep apnea could be around the corner

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The first oral pill for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could be around the corner after pharmaceutical company Apnimed Inc. reported positive... Read More.

Measles cases in US over 4.5 times higher than all of last year

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Measles cases in the United States are continuing to rise after breaking a decades-long record just two weeks ago.There are now... Read More.

Why gentle exercise like yoga, tai chi and walking may help people sleep better

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep or get restful sleep. It affects... Read More.

More than 14M children globally have not received a dose of any vaccine: WHO

Tuesday, July 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 14 million children around the world have not received a single dose of any vaccine, according to new data... Read More.

Texas floodwaters can increase health risks that could last for months: Experts

Friday, July 11 by ABC News

(Texas) -- Central Texas is continuing to recover from one of the deadliest floods in the state's history, which killed more than 120 people, many... Read More.

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