Health

CDC vaccine advisory committee meets to discuss hepatitis B shot, childhood immunization schedule

Thursday, December 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory committee is set to meet Thursday and Friday to discuss the childhood... Read More.

1 in 4 Affordable Care Act enrollees would ‘very likely’ forego health insurance if premiums double: Poll

Thursday, December 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- One in four Americans covered by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are considering going without health insurance if their monthly premiums... Read More.

Kids who have smartphones by age 12 have higher risk of depression, obesity: Study

Tuesday, December 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at higher risk of lack of sleep, obesity and depression, according to a... Read More.

US cases of norovirus on the rise with double the rate of positive tests since August

Tuesday, November 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Cases of norovirus are rising across the United States, doubling over the last few months, according to updated data from the Read More.

Is the US at risk of losing its measles elimination status?

Saturday, November 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As measles continues to spread across the United States, questions have emerged about whether the country will retain its measles elimination... Read More.

Federal judges weigh reviving court cases linking Tylenol to autism

Friday, November 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal appeals court is deciding whether to revive more than 500 lawsuits filed by parents who claimed their children's autism... Read More.

HHS finalizes report on gender-affirming care for youth, medical groups push back

Thursday, November 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a final version of its report on pediatric gender-affirming care on Wednesday,... Read More.

Global rise in ultra-processed foods is major public health threat, experts say

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The global rise of ultra-processed foods in diets worldwide poses a major public health threat, according to experts who published a... Read More.

As few as 2 cigarettes per day linked to 60% increased risk of heart disease: Study

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Just 100 cigarettes over the course of someone's life may be enough to raise their risk of heart disease and death,... Read More.

South Carolina lawmakers debate abortion bill that could imprison people who receive the procedure