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‘Very concerning’: How EPA rolling back greenhouse gas emissions endangerment finding could impact health

Saturday, February 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration walked back an Obama-era environmental decision that has been the legal basis for establishing federal regulation of greenhouse gas... Read More.

Measles cases surpass 900 in US with infections in 24 states: CDC

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least 177 new measles cases have been reported in the U.S., according to newly updated data from the Centers... Read More.

4 times as many measles cases in a few weeks than US typically averages in a whole year: CDC

Friday, February 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- There have been at least 733 confirmed measles cases reported across the nation, the latest data from the Centers... Read More.

Congress secures long-term funding for the World Trade Center Health Program

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Congress has approved legislation for a funding fix that fully supports the World Trade Center Health Program and prevents a projected... Read More.

Why are so many younger Americans getting and dying of colorectal cancer?

Saturday, January 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Colorectal cancer was once viewed as being mostly diagnosed among middle-age and older adults, but that's changing.Research shows more adults in... Read More.

At least 588 US measles cases reported in January: CDC

Friday, January 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least 588 measles cases have been confirmed so far this year across the U.S., according to updated data... Read More.

Everything to know about Nipah virus amid cases being detected in India

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Several countries, including Thailand and Nepal, have increased their surveillance after cases of the deadly Nipah virus were detected in India.So... Read More.

How NIH ending funding for human fetal tissue research could affect studies

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Last week, the Trump administration announced it was banning the use of human fetal tissue from some abortions in federally... Read More.

‘Night owl’ lifestyle may bring higher risk of heart disease: Study

Wednesday, January 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- So-called "night owls" may face a higher risk for heart attack and stroke, a new study published Wednesday finds.Researchers found that... Read More.

‘A very distressing thing to witness’: Experts explain psychological impact of seeing Minneapolis shootings

Wednesday, January 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Over the last several days, many Americans have seen upsetting, and often violent, images and videos of protests in Minneapolis amid... Read More.

More than 31,000 nurses, health care workers strike at Kaiser Permanente, arguing for safe staffing levels, fair wages

Monday, January 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tens of thousands of nurses and health care workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities across California and Hawaii went on strike on... Read More.

Lifetime alcohol use linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer, new study finds

Monday, January 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Long-term alcohol use has been linked to higher risks of colorectal cancer, according to a study published Monday in the journal... Read More.

‘Very concerning’: How EPA rolling back greenhouse gas emissions endangerment finding could impact health

Measles cases surpass 900 in US with infections in 24 states: CDC

4 times as many measles cases in a few weeks than US typically averages in a whole year: CDC

Congress secures long-term funding for the World Trade Center Health Program

Why are so many younger Americans getting and dying of colorectal cancer?

At least 588 US measles cases reported in January: CDC

Everything to know about Nipah virus amid cases being detected in India

How NIH ending funding for human fetal tissue research could affect studies

‘Night owl’ lifestyle may bring higher risk of heart disease: Study

‘A very distressing thing to witness’: Experts explain psychological impact of seeing Minneapolis shootings

More than 31,000 nurses, health care workers strike at Kaiser Permanente, arguing for safe staffing levels, fair wages

Lifetime alcohol use linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer, new study finds

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