Health

North Dakota court keeps strict abortion ban in place even in cases of medical emergencies

Wednesday, January 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A North Dakota state court denied a request to temporarily block the state's strict abortion ban on Tuesday. Plaintiffs challenging the ban... Read More.

Why Americans may be at risk of heart problems as COVID, flu spread: Expert

Tuesday, January 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As a surge of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19 and influenza, continue to spread across the United States, experts are warning it... Read More.

Biden administration announces new steps to protect contraceptives, abortion medication on Roe anniversary

Monday, January 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Biden administration announced new steps Monday to expand access to contraception, abortion medication and emergency abortion care at hospitals on... Read More.

Sarah Ferguson speaks out about ‘shock’ of 2nd cancer diagnosis

Monday, January 22 by ABC News

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, is speaking out after revealing she has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, her second cancer diagnosis within the past... Read More.

Cancer vaccine with minimal side effects nearing Phase 3 clinical trials

Saturday, January 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dr. Thomas Wagner, founder of the biotech company Orbis Health Solutions and cancer researcher, has made it his life's mission to... Read More.

Taking a daily multivitamin may improve memory in older adults: Study

Friday, January 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Taking a daily multivitamin supplement may improve memory and slow cognitive decline in aging adults, according to a new study. The results... Read More.

CDC now encouraging doctors to consider more blood testing for “forever chemicals”

Friday, January 19 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Doctors are now being encouraged to consider more blood testing for PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” according to guidance released by... Read More.

What to do if you have a cough that won’t go away

Thursday, January 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As many as 30 million people see a doctor each year due to a cough, according to statistics from the National... Read More.

Measles outbreaks are occurring in some pockets of the US. Here’s why doctors are concerned

Thursday, January 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Despite having a very effective and easily available vaccine, measles outbreaks have continued to pop up in the United States over... Read More.

Drinking 100% fruit juice linked to weight gain in kids; doctor suggests alternatives

Wednesday, January 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A new meta-analysis of more than a dozen studies found that drinking 100% fruit juice is linked to weight gain in... Read More.

Cancer deaths declining overall, but troubling increase for colon and breast cancer in younger adults: Report

Wednesday, January 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Deaths from cancer have declined by 33% since 1991, averting 4.1 million deaths. However, more people are being diagnosed with cancer... Read More.

Doctors’ group offers free measles vaccines in Philadelphia to fight outbreak

Monday, January 15 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- A group of doctors in Philadelphia is offering free measles vaccines on the heels of an outbreak in the city. There have been... Read More.