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As Iran war escalates, children may face physical, mental health impacts

Thursday, March 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the U.S.-Israeli military escalation with Iran continues, children may be experiencing devastating consequences of being caught in a conflict zone.... Read More.

Maternal mortality rate in the US declines to its lowest since 2018: CDC

Wednesday, March 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Maternal mortality rates in the United States have dropped to their lowest levels in recent years, according to new data published... Read More.

Possible person-to-person swine flu case reported in Spain. Should we be concerned?

Tuesday, March 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Over the weekend, health officials in Spain reportedly informed the World Health Organization (WHO) of a possible human case of swine... Read More.

Florida Department of Health cuts to HIV, AIDS program enacted as thousands risk losing access

Monday, March 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An emergency rule from the Florida Department of Health went into effect on Sunday that could restrict tens of thousands of... Read More.

US surpasses 1,000 measles cases for the 3rd time in 26 years: CDC

Friday, February 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Measles cases have topped 1,000 in the United States for the third time in 26 years.At least 154 new measles cases... Read More.

What to expect as Casey Means’ surgeon general confirmation hearing begins

Wednesday, February 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's surgeon general nominee is appearing before the Senate on Wednesday for her confirmation hearing.Dr. Casey Means was originally scheduled... Read More.

Nearly 6 in 10 women could have at least one cardiovascular disease risk factor by 2050, AHA warns

Wednesday, February 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The number of women with risk factors for cardiovascular disease could significantly increase over the next 25 years, the American Heart... Read More.

US child, teen obesity rates reach record high while adult trends appear to slow, CDC report finds

Wednesday, February 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- U.S. childhood and teen obesity rates have reached record-highs while adult obesity rates may be slowing, according to two new reports... Read More.

US nears 1,000 measles cases with infections confirmed in 26 states: CDC

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. is close to reaching at least 1,000 measles cases for the third time in eight years.At least 72 new... Read More.

Wyoming abortion bills, including ‘heartbeat ban,’ advancing through legislature

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two bills having to do with abortion are making their way through the Wyoming legislature.The first bill, HB0126, dubbed the Read More.

Texas court to hear appeal in case of midwife accused of violating state abortion ban

Thursday, February 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Texas appeals court will hear arguments on Thursday in a civil lawsuit brought against a woman accused by the state... Read More.

NIH director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to take over as acting head of CDC

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), will take over as acting director of the Centers for Disease... Read More.

As Iran war escalates, children may face physical, mental health impacts

Maternal mortality rate in the US declines to its lowest since 2018: CDC

Possible person-to-person swine flu case reported in Spain. Should we be concerned?

Florida Department of Health cuts to HIV, AIDS program enacted as thousands risk losing access

US surpasses 1,000 measles cases for the 3rd time in 26 years: CDC

What to expect as Casey Means’ surgeon general confirmation hearing begins

Nearly 6 in 10 women could have at least one cardiovascular disease risk factor by 2050, AHA warns

US child, teen obesity rates reach record high while adult trends appear to slow, CDC report finds

US nears 1,000 measles cases with infections confirmed in 26 states: CDC

Wyoming abortion bills, including ‘heartbeat ban,’ advancing through legislature

Texas court to hear appeal in case of midwife accused of violating state abortion ban

NIH director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to take over as acting head of CDC

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