Health

Salmonella outbreak linked to raw cookie dough sickens 18 across six states

Wednesday, May 24 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is investigating reports of 18 salmonella infections across six states -- California, Idaho,... Read More.

South Carolina 6-week abortion ban heads to governor’s desk for approval

Wednesday, May 24 by ABC News

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) -- South Carolina's state Senate has passed a six-week abortion ban, sending the bill to the governor's desk where it is expected... Read More.

Woman shares yearslong experience with PCOS to spotlight the impact on South Asian women

Wednesday, May 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A woman is sharing her experience with polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, to put a spotlight on a community at greater... Read More.

Social media could have a ‘profound risk’ on kids and teens, US surgeon general warns

Tuesday, May 23 by ABC News

NEW YORK -- U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warned in a new advisory Tuesday that excessive social media use can be a “profound risk”... Read More.

US surgeon general issues major advisory on social media use and teens’ mental health

Tuesday, May 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A new advisory from the U.S. surgeon general warns of an urgent public health issue regarding social media usage and youth... Read More.

Girl, 12, saves twin brother’s life after he chokes in school cafeteria

Monday, May 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 12-year-old Massachusetts girl is being credited with helping save her twin brother's life. Amelia Loverme was eating lunch with her twin... Read More.

FDA advisers vote in favor of RSV vaccine for pregnant people

Friday, May 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An advisory committee for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted in favor of drugmaker Pfizer's application for a new RSV... Read More.

Mom fights for teen daughter battling same disease as Celine Dion

Friday, May 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An Illinois mom is opening up about how she advocated for her teenage daughter to get the correct diagnosis and treatment... Read More.

Contaminated eye drops linked to more deaths as 14 people report vision loss

Friday, May 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An additional person has died in an outbreak linked to contaminated eye drops and more people are reporting they've lost their... Read More.

With the high cost of drugs used for weight loss like Ozempic and Mounjaro, some users turn to compounding pharmacies

Thursday, May 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro used by some for weight loss experience a surge in popularity, they remain out... Read More.

FDA meeting to consider RSV vaccine for pregnant people

Thursday, May 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An advisory committee for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to meet Thursday to discuss drugmaker Pfizer's application for... Read More.

Two doses of mpox vaccine were 86% effective against infection: CDC

Thursday, May 18 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The mpox vaccination campaign after an outbreak swept the United States last year was highly effective at preventing infection, new federal data... Read More.