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Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry finds
A federal investigation has found that a Texas hospital that repeatedly sent a woman who was bleeding and in pain home without ending her nonviable, life-threatening pregnancy violated the law
June 04, 2025Data capturing hot spots and burned acres show Canada wildfire season off to wild start
Canada’s wildfire season is off to an intense start
June 04, 2025Another COVID-19 variant is rising abroad: What to know
Symptoms appear to be similar to other COVID variants, the WHO says.
May 28, 2025
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June 04
CDC official who oversaw COVID vaccine recommendations resigns
The move comes after a week of mixed messages on COVID vaccine recommendations.
June 04
June 04
Data capturing hot spots and burned acres show Canada wildfire season off to wild start
Canada’s wildfire season is off to an intense start
June 04
June 04
FDA elevates tomato recall in 3 states over potential salmonella contamination
Just as the summer season begins, the FDA has recalled tomatoes sold under the brand name H&C Farms in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina due to potential salmonella contamination.
June 04
June 04
Trump administration rescinds guidance on emergency abortions in hospitals
The guidance was issued after the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade.
June 04
June 04
Smoke from Canadian wildfires 'not healthy for anyone to be breathing': Experts
Wildfire smoke from Canada caused hazy conditions in New York City.
June 04
June 04
Chinese nationals charged with smuggling dangerous fungus pathogen into US, DOJ says
Two Chinese researchers are accused of smuggling a dangerous fungus, known to cause billions of dollars in crop damage worldwide each year, into the U.S.
June 04
June 04
Measles vaccination rates drop after COVID-19 pandemic in counties across the US
Childhood vaccination rates against measles fell in the years after the COVID-19 pandemic in nearly 80% of the more than 2,000 U.S. counties with available data
June 04
June 04
From frustration to joy: What I learned about getting a hearing aid
It might start when you realize you can’t hear the doorbell, or certain ringtones
June 04
June 04
Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry finds
A federal investigation has found that a Texas hospital that repeatedly sent a woman who was bleeding and in pain home without ending her nonviable, life-threatening pregnancy violated the law
June 04
June 04
Baby saved by gene-editing therapy 'graduates' from hospital, goes home
KJ Muldoon was diagnosed with a rare, deadly genetic disease after he was born.
June 04
June 04
New study finds link between lower calorie diets and a higher risk of depression
People on calorie-restricted diets were more likely to be clinically depressed compared to people on other diets, according to a new study from BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health.
June 04
June 04
Ground beef sold at Whole Foods may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says
U.S. agriculture officials are warning that packages of ground beef sold at Whole Foods markets may be contaminated with E
June 04
June 04
England star Millie Bright pulls out of selection for Women's Euros for health reasons
England defender Millie Bright has withdrawn herself from selection for the European Championship because she is “not able to give 100% mentally or physically.”
June 04
June 03
Cannabis use on the rise among seniors study shows
ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton breaks down the study and risks seniors should be aware of while using cannabis.
June 03
June 03
Residential treatment school closes in North Carolina after deaths of 2 girls
A residential treatment school for girls in the North Carolina mountains has closed after a state investigation and the recent deaths of two of its students who took their own lives
June 03
June 03
COVID-related agreement continues to shield some on Georgia's death row from execution
The fact that the COVID-19 vaccine is not available for newborn babies is shielding a group of prisoners on Georgia’s death row from execution
June 03
June 03
Florida city begins formal process to remove fluoride from water supply
Ocala said it will be in compliance with the new state law by July 1.
June 03
June 03
Federal prisons must keep providing hormone therapy to transgender inmates, a judge says
A judge says the federal Bureau of Prisons must keep providing hormone therapy to hundreds of transgender inmates following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that led to a disruption in medical treatment
June 03
June 02
Most US counties saw decline in childhood MMR vaccination rates, report finds
It comes as the U.S. surpassed 1,000 measles cases for the 1st time in 5 years.
June 02
June 02
More than 1,000 former rugby players in concussion lawsuit
A law firm says the number of former rugby players taking legal action against sports governing bodies on claims they suffered brain injuries during their careers has grown to more than 1,000
June 02
June 02
RFK Jr. says autism 'destroys' families. Here's what those families want you to know
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F
June 02
June 01
In Uganda, an affordable alternative to dirt floors is a big boost to human health
In Uganda, where more than 40% of the population live in extreme poverty, many families live in homes with dirt floors
June 01
June 01
Celebration of cancer survivors
Sunday was National Cancer Survivor's Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the strength, resilience, and triumph of individuals who have overcome the disease.
June 01
June 01
CDC adjusts guidance on COVID vaccines
Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a women's health expert and chief medical officer of "Hers," discusses the recent conflicting information on the COVID vaccine for children and pregnant women.
June 01
June 01
Ways to help teach kids self-regulation
Clinical psychologist Kahlila Robinson, author of "The Self-Regulation Workbook for Kids," shares tips on how to help your child better calibrate their emotions.
June 01
June 01
UK bans single-use vapes to stem use by children and reduce harmful litter
A ban on disposable vapes has come into force across the U.K. as the British government aims to stem their illegal use by children, reduce litter and prevent the leaking of harmful chemicals into the environment
June 01
May 31
Signs of mushroom poisoning
Dr. Stephanie Widmer, an emergency medical physician and medical toxicologist, shares safety tips for dealing with mushrooms in light of the “mushroom murder” trial in Australia.
May 31
May 31
French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, inventor of the abortion pill, dies at 98
French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, known as the inventor of the abortion pill, died on Friday aged 98 at his home in Paris
May 31
May 31
Lawsuit challenging Kentucky's near-total ban on abortions is withdrawn
Attorneys for a woman who had challenged Kentucky's near-total ban on abortion have dropped the lawsuit
May 31
May 31
How huge health funding cuts in Washington 'put lives at risk' in communities
Americans are losing an array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy
May 31
May 30
Post-pandemic cardiac deaths continue to rise
Cardiac deaths have increased since 2020 and remain high, with more people dying at home from heart attacks, a study in JAMA Network Open medical journal revealed.
May 30
May 30
CDC removes language that says healthy kids and pregnant women should get COVID shots
The nation’s top public health agency has posted new recommendations that healthy children and pregnant women may — but no longer should — get COVID-19 vaccinations
May 30
May 30
Nurse practitioners work to make Botox, injectables safer across US
Alexa Nicholls Costa and Alexandra Rogers, the founders of LexRx, as well as Dr. Sandy Tao, an aesthetic dermatologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, discuss the program.
May 30
May 30
French Open tennis players say nasal strips aren't just for snoring
Carlos Alcaraz has been wearing nasal strips in some matches since last season
May 30
May 29
Why healthy children may need vaccination amid new RFK Jr. COVID shot recommendations
Experts say healthy children are also at risk of severe disease and death.
May 29
May 29
Leavitt cites 'formatting issues' when asked about phony studies cited in HHS report
A reporter asked White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about a NOTUS article that found the HHS "Make America Healthy Again" report cited nonexistent medical studies and misrepresented others.
May 29
May 28
Fmr. COVID response coordinator on RFK Jr.’s changes to vaccine schedule
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Dr. Deborah Birx about RFK Jr.’s changes to the CDC's immunization schedule that no longer recommends COVID shots for healthy children and pregnant women.
May 28
May 28
What we know -- and don't know -- about who will be able to get COVID-19 shots
For many Americans, it's not clear how easy getting a COVID-19 vaccination this fall will be — or if they've lost the choice
May 28
May 28
Another COVID-19 variant is rising abroad: What to know
Symptoms appear to be similar to other COVID variants, the WHO says.
May 28
May 28
Cambodia reports 11-year-old boy is country's fourth bird flu death this year
An 11-year-old boy has died in Cambodia’s fourth fatality from bird flu this year
May 28
May 28
French court to deliver verdict in landmark child sex abuse case
A verdict is expected in one of France's largest-ever child sex abuse cases
May 28
May 27
9-year-old fights brain cancer with magic in her heart
May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month, and ABC News’ Kyra Phillips follows Kasey Zachmann and her years-long battle with the disease.
May 27
May 27
Measles cases seem to be slowing down in the US. What's behind it?
The U.S. has confirmed an average of 22 weekly cases over the past two weeks.
May 27
May 27
France’s lower house of parliament adopts bill to allow adults with incurable illness to take lethal medication
France’s lower house of parliament adopts bill to allow adults with incurable illness to take lethal medication
May 27
May 27
A leading medical group warns of a rise in cholera cases and new outbreak in Sudan
A leading medical group is warning of a rising number of cholera cases in war-torn Sudan as a new outbreak of the waterborne disease grips the country
May 27
May 27
France's National Assembly adopts long-debated bill legalizing end-of-life options
France’s lower house of parliament has adopted a bill to allow adults with incurable illness to take lethal medication
May 27
May 26
US aid kept many hungry Somali children alive. Now that money is disappearing
The U.S. Agency for International Development once provided 65% of Somalia’s foreign aid
May 26