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Research shows substantial increase in COVID-19 rates in children, especially adolescents

Tuesday, September 29 by ABC News

By DR. LEAH CROLL, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Evidence is mounting that children may play a larger role in the community spread of COVID-19, according to two studies.The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association

Chrissy Teigen hospitalized for excessive bleeding complication during third pregnancy

Tuesday, September 29 by ABC News

By ANDREA TUCCILLO and CARSON BLACKWELDER, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Chrissy Teigen revealed via her Instagram Stories that she was hospitalized for excessive bleeding on Sunday.Teigen, who's about halfway through her third pregnancy, has been on weeks of... Read More.

Mother of a teacher who died from COVID-19 also dies from virus, family says

Tuesday, September 29 by ABC News

By HALEY YAMADA and KATHERINE CARROLL, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Just weeks after losing her daughter to complications of COVID-19, Shirley Bannister has also died from the virus, her family said.“[It has been] very traumatic. This is our... Read More.

After her child died in a tip-over accident, mom makes desperate plea to parents

Monday, September 28 by ABC News

By NICOLE PELLETIERE, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- On the evening of Dec. 18, 2004, 3-year-old Meghan Beck was enjoying the film, Frosty the Snowman before heading to bed. The toddler was looking forward to Christmas and was set to decorate... Read More.

Public health crises collide: Substance abuse linked to COVID-19 susceptibility

Saturday, September 26 by ABC News

By DR. YALDA SAFAI, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- People with substance use disorders may be more likely to become infected and die of COVID-19, according to a recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health and published in Molecular... Read More.

Only 10% of US adults may have COVID-19 antibodies: Study

Friday, September 25 by ABC News

By DR. LEAH CROLL, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- More than 90% of U.S. adults remain susceptible to COVID-19, according to research published on Friday.Using data from dialysis centers in the United States, the study, published in The Lancet,... Read More.

Astronaut Terry Virts on managing isolation in space and during a pandemic

Friday, September 25 by ABC News

By ERIC MOLLO, ABC News(NEW YORK) – Retired colonel Terry Virts has spent over seven months in space, serving as a NASA astronaut, performing space walks, and commanding the International Space Station. The former U.S. Air Force pilot... Read More.

Racial disparities in alcohol and substance misuse

Friday, September 25 by ABC News

By JENNI GOLDSTEIN, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- September is National Recovery Month. Every September for the last 31 years, organizations across the country use this month to educate Americans about substance use disorders, mental health treatment... Read More.

TikTok ‘Benadryl challenge’ elicits health official warning

Friday, September 25 by ABC News

By CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Health officials have issued a new warning against abusing the allergy medicine Benadryl after reports emerged of a so-called "Benadryl challenge" gaining popularity on the app TikTok.Reminiscent of the deadly "Tide... Read More.

Berkeley set to become first US city to ban junk food in grocery store checkout aisles

Friday, September 25 by ABC News

By KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC News(BERKELEY, Calif.) -- Many Americans can relate to the tempting, passing glances at the colorful assortment of confections while waiting in line at the grocery store. But one city in Northern California is making a move... Read More.

Rural moms recovering from addiction struggle to stay connected during pandemic

Friday, September 25 by ABC News

By DR. L. NEDDA DASTMALCHI, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Prior to COVID-19, Dr. Julia Few, director of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Moms in Recovery Program, gathered a group of women in a small room, joined together by the struggles of motherhood while... Read More.

COVID-19 quarantine sparks concern of eating disorder crisis

Friday, September 25 by ABC News

By KATIE KINDELAN, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- After struggling for years with disordered eating and more recently a severe eating disorder, Kwolanne Dina Felix, a college junior in New York City, realized early this year that the eating disorder had... Read More.

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Monday, May 16

Like Getting Your Blood Drawn? Neither Does a Tiny Baby!

To many adults, who understand, blood draws are not... Read More.

Friday, May 13

Protect Your Backyard Poultry and Wildlife from Bird Flu

You have probably heard that avian influenza (commonly called... Read More.

Thursday, May 12

Snohomish County Transfer Stations, Drop Boxes Return to Regular Hours This Weekend, Closures Canceled

All Snohomish County Solid Waste transfer stations and drop... Read More.

Tuesday, May 10

North Cascades Highway Reopens Cautiously

According to unverified reports, SR 20 across the Cascades... Read More.