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New study directly links higher BMI to increased risk of vascular dementia; blood pressure may help explain why

Thursday, January 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- High blood pressure and body mass index, or BMI, may be directly linked to the increased risk of developing vascular dementia,... Read More.

Heart disease fatalities drop but are still leading cause of death in the US: Report

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK ) -- Fewer people are dying from heart disease, but the condition is still the leading cause of death in the U.S.,... Read More.

At least 88 new measles cases confirmed in South Carolina, bringing total to 646: Health officials

Tuesday, January 20 by ABC News

(SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C.) -- At least 88 new measles cases in South Carolina have been confirmed amid the state's outbreak, bringing the total number... Read More.

Red Cross announces severe emergency blood shortage, calls on Americans to donate

Tuesday, January 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The American Red Cross declared a severe emergency blood shortage on Monday and called on people to donate.The humanitarian organization, which... Read More.

Some policy experts struggle to make sense of new Trump health plan

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- On the last day to enroll in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in most states, President Donald Trump presented his... Read More.

Flu activity elevated across the US with at least 18 million cases: CDC

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Flu activity continues to remain elevated across the U.S., according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The... Read More.

Measles vaccine acceptance is mixed amid outbreaks across the US: Experts

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As measles continues to spread across the U.S., with outbreaks popping up around the country, public health experts have been stressing... Read More.

Flu activity continues to climb in US with at least 15 million cases: CDC

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Flu activity remains elevated throughout the United States, with children being hit especially hard, according to newly released data from the Centers... Read More.

South Carolina reports 99 new measles cases

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

(SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C.) -- At least 99 new measles cases are being reported in South Carolina amid the state's outbreak.This brings the total number... Read More.

White House releases new dietary guidelines encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods

Wednesday, January 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration announced new federal dietary guidelines on Wednesday, encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods and to reduce refined carbohydrates.The... Read More.

Some pediatricians are already seeing negative effects of changing vaccine recommendations

Wednesday, January 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention abruptly changed the childhood immunization schedule, reducing the number of recommended... Read More.

Flu activity in US could continue to rise for weeks, top CDC epidemiologist says

Tuesday, January 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Flu activity could continue to increase in the U.S. over the next few weeks, according to a top flu epidemiologist... Read More.

New study directly links higher BMI to increased risk of vascular dementia; blood pressure may help explain why

Heart disease fatalities drop but are still leading cause of death in the US: Report

At least 88 new measles cases confirmed in South Carolina, bringing total to 646: Health officials

Red Cross announces severe emergency blood shortage, calls on Americans to donate

Some policy experts struggle to make sense of new Trump health plan

Flu activity elevated across the US with at least 18 million cases: CDC

Measles vaccine acceptance is mixed amid outbreaks across the US: Experts

Flu activity continues to climb in US with at least 15 million cases: CDC

South Carolina reports 99 new measles cases

White House releases new dietary guidelines encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods

Some pediatricians are already seeing negative effects of changing vaccine recommendations

Flu activity in US could continue to rise for weeks, top CDC epidemiologist says

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