Advancements in medical care could be saving lives amid conflicts around the world Sunday, December 10 by ABC NewsPerforming medicine can be difficult in any setting but perhaps no more challenging than during a humanitarian crisis.Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals are often performing under extreme duress with a limited number of tools compared to working in a traditional hospital setting.There have... Read More.
15 states seeing ‘high’ or ‘very high’ levels of respiratory illness: CDC Friday, December 8 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Respiratory illness activity is elevated or increasing across most areas of the United States, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).In total, 15 states plus New York City are experiencing "high" or "very high" levels of... Read More.
COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing in US, rates are highest among oldest and youngest Americans Friday, December 8 by ABC News(ATLANTA) -- For nearly a month, COVID-19 hospitalizations have been increasing following weeks of decline and relatively low levels throughout the summer, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).As of Nov. 25, there were 19,444 weekly hospitalizations due to... Read More.
Antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections spreading in Ukraine amid war with Russia, CDC says Thursday, December 7 by ABC News(NEW YORK ) -- Dangerous antimicrobial-resistant bacteria are spreading among patients in Ukraine amid the country's war with Russia, new federal data shows.High rates of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) before Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, along with a rise in traumatic wounds and... Read More.
Woman is suing Texas over its abortion bans because she wants to be a mother again Thursday, December 7 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A Texas mother of two says she "desperately" wants a chance to try for a third child but is in jeopardy of losing her uterus due to Texas' abortion bans. She is currently carrying a pregnancy with virtually no chance the... Read More.
Biden administration pulls back from banning menthol cigarettes Thursday, December 7 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration is putting off its plan to ban menthol cigarettes until next March after an aggressive lobbying push by civil rights groups -- some sponsored by Big Tobacco -- who argued a ban would unfairly target Black smokers.The delay, acknowledged... Read More.
Free at-home testing and treatments now available for COVID and flu through federal program Thursday, December 7 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Eligible adults can now receive free at-home rapid tests, telehealth sessions and at-home treatments for both COVID and influenza through a newly expanded federal government program.Initially launched as a pilot program in select areas, the Home Test to Treat program from... Read More.
One in five patients travel to other states for abortion care, according to new data Thursday, December 7 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The number of patients in the U.S. traveling out of state to obtain abortion care has doubled since 2020. Nearly one in five patients in the first half of 2023 traveled to other states for abortion care, compared to one in... Read More.
How scientists are tracking mosquitoes that could be carrying deadly diseases Wednesday, December 6 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Tracking one of the deadliest living beings on Earth will be the key to saving thousands of lives each year, researchers at the University of South Florida say.The pesky bite of a mosquito has the potential to bring more than just... Read More.
Biden’s plan to remove lead water lines may benefit these states the most Wednesday, December 6 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The Biden administration recently announced a proposal that would require all lead water service pipes to replaced in the United States within the next decade.The proposal, led by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is an attempt to protect Americans from lead... Read More.
Twenty-two sets of twins tried both vegan and meat diets. Here’s how their health fared Wednesday, December 6 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- In the long-running debate on whether a meat-free or meat-filled diet promotes better health, a new study is giving weight to the benefits of a meat-free diet.Researchers at Stanford University examined the health of 22 sets of identical twin adults to... Read More.
What to expect after CVS changes drug pricing formula Tuesday, December 5 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- CVS is the latest pharmacy to change its drug pricing formula, a move it said would increase transparency and simplify costs.The company will now base drug costs on the amount that it pays for a drug -- limiting the markup and... Read More.