Health

Did FDA rule change allowing gay, bisexual men to donate blood make a difference? Some early data suggests it did

Tuesday, June 18 by ABC News

(GREENWICH, Conn.) -- For years, Jose Dominguez, 50, had wanted to donate blood, feeling it was part of his civic duty.But he was restricted... Read More.

Social media and youth mental health defining challenge of our time: Surgeon general

Tuesday, June 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Creating a surgeon general's warning for social media is a necessary step to respond to the "defining public health challenge of... Read More.

High blood pressure during pregnancy has doubled, but only 60% are treated, study finds

Monday, June 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Rates of high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled between 2008-2021, but only 60% were treated for it, according to a new... Read More.

Surgeon general calls for health warnings on social media for younger users

Monday, June 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. surgeon general called on Monday for social media platforms to include health warnings for younger users.“It is time to require... Read More.

WHO acknowledges bird flu patient in Mexico died of other medical conditions

Saturday, June 15 by ABC News

(MEXICO) -- The World Health Organization confirmed Friday that Mexican authorities believe the man with a rare human case of bird flu actually died... Read More.

More than 4,000 additional robotic pets to be given to seniors in New York to combat loneliness

Saturday, June 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Helen Macura has always wanted a dog, but the Prohibition-era home she has lived in since 1945 isn't safe for a... Read More.

SCOTUS ruling on mifepristone could have lasting impact on FDA regulation: Experts

Thursday, June 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- While experts and advocacy groups applauded the U.S. Supreme Court's decision Thursday to not restrict nationwide access to the abortion pill... Read More.

What to know about mifepristone after Supreme Court strikes down legal challenge to abortion pill

Thursday, June 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rejected on Thursday a bid by a group of antiabortion doctors that would have potentially blocked widespread... Read More.

FDA had inadequate policies to heed warnings about infant formula, probe finds

Thursday, June 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration failed to heed warning signs that there were mounting concerns with one of the nation's largest... Read More.

Usher advocates for diabetes awareness at Capitol Hill

Thursday, June 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Eight-time Grammy award winner Usher Raymond made a surprise appearance on Capitol Hill Wednesday, urging lawmakers to make Medicare's Diabetes Prevention Program... Read More.

Oklahoma girl becomes first pediatric patient to undergo robotic deep brain stimulation

Wednesday, June 12 by ABC News

(BETHANY, Okla.) -- An Oklahoma girl has become the first pediatric patient in the world to have robotic deep brain stimulation performed on her,... Read More.

US surgeon general warns about the dangers of loneliness

Wednesday, June 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Last year, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared a national loneliness and social isolation epidemic throughout the country.He warned that... Read More.

Did FDA rule change allowing gay, bisexual men to donate blood make a difference? Some early data suggests it did

High blood pressure during pregnancy has doubled, but only 60% are treated, study finds

WHO acknowledges bird flu patient in Mexico died of other medical conditions

More than 4,000 additional robotic pets to be given to seniors in New York to combat loneliness

SCOTUS ruling on mifepristone could have lasting impact on FDA regulation: Experts

What to know about mifepristone after Supreme Court strikes down legal challenge to abortion pill

FDA had inadequate policies to heed warnings about infant formula, probe finds

Usher advocates for diabetes awareness at Capitol Hill

Oklahoma girl becomes first pediatric patient to undergo robotic deep brain stimulation

US surgeon general warns about the dangers of loneliness

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