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Drug overdose deaths involving cocaine and opioids have spiked in last decade, CDC report finds

Wednesday, July 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Drug overdose deaths involving both cocaine and opioids have spiked over the last decade, new federal data suggests. A new report published... Read More.

‘Invisible’ heat wave risks need more attention as temperatures rise, expert says

Tuesday, July 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Millions of people are dealing with extreme heat waves as climate change continues to raise temperatures to unhealthy levels. Jeff Goodell, a... Read More.

As 988 centers struggle with staffing, some peer supporters feel shut out

Monday, July 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When Angelica Garcia's high school crush, first love, and father of her two children died unexpectedly, she said, her life went... Read More.

Cannabis-related ED visits increased among young Americans during COVID pandemic: CDC

Thursday, July 13 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Emergency department visits involving cannabis increased for children, teens and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, new federal data suggests. A report published... Read More.

How to keep you and your family safe in a heat wave

Thursday, July 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As heat waves persist and temperatures across the country continue to soar, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting... Read More.

FDA approves first birth control pill for use without prescription

Thursday, July 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration approved the first birth control pill in the United States that can be sold without a... Read More.

Why MIS-C cases are dropping dramatically across the US: Experts

Thursday, July 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most misunderstood complications children were experiencing was MIS-C. MIS-C, or multisystem... Read More.

Regulators examine reports of self-harm, suicidal thoughts among people taking Ozempic, Saxenda

Wednesday, July 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Regulators in Europe have launched a review after three people in Iceland experienced thoughts of suicide or self-harm after taking popular... Read More.

July has the highest number of drowning deaths. Here’s how to prevent them

Wednesday, July 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The month of July has seen the highest number of unintentional drowning deaths since 2018, according to data from the Centers... Read More.

Formerly conjoined twins go home after 6-hour surgery to separate them

Wednesday, July 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Twin sisters who were born conjoined at the abdomen are now home, one month after a successful surgery to separate them. Ella... Read More.

Regulators examine 3 reports of self-harm, suicidal thoughts among people taking Ozempic, Saxenda

Tuesday, July 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Regulators in Europe have launched a review after three people in Iceland experienced thoughts of suicide or self-harm after taking popular... Read More.

Dozens of beaches across Northeast closed for swimming due to high levels of bacteria in water

Monday, July 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Beaches in several states across the Northeast have recently been closed to swimmers due to high levels of bacteria in the... Read More.

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