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Military family worries they can’t afford child’s lifesaving medications if government shuts down

Friday, September 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- For one military family, the consequences of a partial government shutdown would be dire: It could mean not affording treatments and medications... Read More.

An FDA committee said one type of nasal decongestant doesn’t work, but experts say here’s what does

Thursday, September 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Over-the-counter agents to treat upper respiratory symptoms like nasal congestion make up a multi-billion-dollar business. But recently, a Food and Drug... Read More.

New consumer warning about websites selling drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro used for weight loss

Thursday, September 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Amid the high cost and rising popularity of drugs used for weight loss like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy, pharmacists and medical... Read More.

Free at-home COVID tests from the US government are back. Here’s how to get them

Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration this week relaunched the website where Americans can once again order free at-home COVID tests.The website had been shut down... Read More.

Mom says bullying led to her daughter’s suicide. Now she’s trying to help save other kids

Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Brittany Tichenor remembers her daughter Isabella, whom she called Izzy, as the "sweetest person" she has ever met, someone who was... Read More.

What one year in space does to the body as NASA astronaut Frank Rubio returns home

Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After 371 days in space, NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is returning to Earth Wednesday.The 47-year-old broke the record for the longest... Read More.

Genetically modified mosquitoes and vaccines — what you need to know about dengue fever

Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than three million cases of dengue fever have been reported in the Americas this year with over 882 in the... Read More.

Scientists say some tests may be able to identify the markers of prolonged COVID symptoms in the future

Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- While there is no specific test to determine if someone is experiencing long COVID, a new study published in Nature used... Read More.

Almost half of US adults plan to get new COVID-19 vaccine, survey finds

Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nearly half of all adults in the United States plan to get the newly recommended COVID-19 vaccine, according to results from... Read More.

About 18 million US adults have had long COVID: CDC

Tuesday, September 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Millions of Americans say they've had long COVID, and some say they're still battling it, according to new federal data.Two new... Read More.

Federal government relaunches free at-home COVID test program

Tuesday, September 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The federal government program used for the last two winters to send free COVID tests to Americans' homes started up again Monday.The... Read More.

Overdose crisis reaches historic levels in New York City

Monday, September 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The overdose crisis has reached historic levels in New York City, according to new data from the city's Department of Health... Read More.

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