Health

Breast cancer deaths decrease as cases among Asian Americans and younger adults rise, new report finds

Tuesday, October 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Breast cancer deaths have fallen by 44% compared to 35 years ago, saving nearly 520,000 lives, according to a new report... Read More.

A public health emergency was declared in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Heres what that means

Tuesday, October 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- North Carolina became the latest state to have a public health emergency declared by U.S. health officials in response to Hurricane... Read More.

Flu deaths in children hit new record as vaccination rates decrease: CDC

Tuesday, October 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The number of kids dying from influenza in the 2023-2024 season has set a new record for a regular flu season,... Read More.

Why progress against HIV/AIDS has stalled among Hispanic and Latino Americans

Sunday, September 29 by ABC News

While the United States has made considerable progress fighting the HIV/AIDS crisis since its peak in the 1980s, headway has not been equal among... Read More.

FDA approves first new drug for schizophrenia in more than 30 years

Friday, September 27 by ABC News

(SILVER SPRING, Md.) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved the first new drug to treat people with schizophrenia in... Read More.

Researchers investigate potential link between RSV and sudden unexpected infant deaths

Thursday, September 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A rise in rates of sudden unexpected infant deaths may have been linked to an off-season surge of respiratory syncytial virus... Read More.

Americans can again order four free at-home COVID tests from the federal government

Thursday, September 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Americans can once again order free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government starting Thursday ahead of the upcoming respiratory virus... Read More.

Woman shares small changes that helped her lose over 200 pounds

Thursday, September 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A woman who lost over 200 pounds said she accomplished it by focusing not on the weight she was losing, but... Read More.

ER doctor shares how to prepare for flu season with a flu box

Wednesday, September 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With autumn in full swing, flu season is ramping up as well.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu... Read More.

Women are taking Mucinex to get pregnant. Does it work?

Wednesday, September 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The journey to get pregnant can be a long road for many women, some of whom are sharing that they found... Read More.

Obesity prevalence among US adults falls slightly to 40%, remains higher than 10 years ago: CDC

Tuesday, September 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The prevalence of obesity among adults has slightly decreased in the United States but remains higher than 10 years ago, new... Read More.

Lactaid milk recalled in 27 states due to potential for undeclared almonds

Monday, September 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Lactaid milk is being recalled due to the potential presence of almonds, a common tree nut allergen.The Food and Drug Administration... Read More.

Breast cancer deaths decrease as cases among Asian Americans and younger adults rise, new report finds

A public health emergency was declared in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Heres what that means

Flu deaths in children hit new record as vaccination rates decrease: CDC

Why progress against HIV/AIDS has stalled among Hispanic and Latino Americans

FDA approves first new drug for schizophrenia in more than 30 years

Researchers investigate potential link between RSV and sudden unexpected infant deaths

Americans can again order four free at-home COVID tests from the federal government

Woman shares small changes that helped her lose over 200 pounds

ER doctor shares how to prepare for flu season with a flu box

Women are taking Mucinex to get pregnant. Does it work?

Obesity prevalence among US adults falls slightly to 40%, remains higher than 10 years ago: CDC

Lactaid milk recalled in 27 states due to potential for undeclared almonds

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