Health – Page 88 – Lawton Radio

New national suicide lifeline struggling to keep up with volume, advocates say

Monday, June 19 by ABC News

Kristi Daugherty remembers the announcement like it was yesterday. It was March 11, 2021—one year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic—and... Read More.

New study shows brain changes could be a reason it’s hard to lose weight

Friday, June 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ways to lose weight have been trending with the rising popularity and success stories of certain drugs that help with weight... Read More.

Iowa Supreme Court prevents 6-week abortion ban from going into effect

Friday, June 16 by ABC News

(DES MOINES, Iowa) -- The Iowa Supreme Court prevented a six-week abortion ban that was signed into law several years ago from going into... Read More.

Flip-flops can increase injuries. Here’s how to prevent summer foot pain

Friday, June 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With summer on the horizon, many are breaking out their flip-flops and summer shoes. But these popular options can lead to... Read More.

Patients with HIV in US saw rise of rare, deadly bacterial illness last year: CDC

Thursday, June 15 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Patients with HIV in the United States saw an increase in rare, deadly meningococcal infections last year, new preliminary data shows. Nearly 10%... Read More.

US Olympians call for change after death of teammate due to childbirth complications

Thursday, June 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Three of America's top female athletes have suffered life-threatening complications while giving birth. Now, the two athletes who survived giving birth, Olympic... Read More.

New UK study finds women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer are living longer

Thursday, June 15 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Women diagnosed with breast cancer in England are living longer than they would have 20 years ago, new research by Cancer Research... Read More.

Woman says she was forced to travel for an abortion despite her fetus’s fatal condition

Thursday, June 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Kentucky mother of three says she was forced to travel out of state for an abortion despite her fetus being... Read More.

Suicide rate increased 60% since 2011 among US youth and young adults: CDC report

Thursday, June 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Deaths from suicide among youth and young adults have been increasing over the last two decades in the United States, new... Read More.

US Olympian dies from pregnancy complication that disproportionately impacts Black women

Wednesday, June 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The unexpected death of U.S. Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie is putting a spotlight on a pregnancy complication that disproportionately impacts Black... Read More.

Husband speaks out about postpartum depression after wife dies by suicide

Monday, June 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ariana Sutton was a dance instructor and mom of three whom friends describe as "warm" and "upbeat," and who loved being... Read More.

Accidental shootings by children climbed during COVID. Why is that changing now

Friday, June 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Draquine Floyd Jr. was visiting a family member in April when the 7-year-old found a loaded handgun. While handling it, the... Read More.

Current Weather