Health

Many military members may get care at hospitals at risk of financial distress — partly due to Trump cuts

Wednesday, March 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As many as 724,000 service members, their families and veterans may rely on health care at hospitals that face financial vulnerability,... Read More.

Wyoming governor signs ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban into law

Tuesday, March 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill into law on Monday banning abortion in the state after a "fetal heartbeat" has... Read More.

Acetaminophen use dropped among pregnant women in ERs after White House claim linked drug to autism

Friday, March 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Acetaminophen orders in emergency rooms for pregnant patients fell in the weeks after a White House briefing last year linked... Read More.

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

Thursday, March 5 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

Saturday, February 28 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.

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.

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