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COVID-19 death rates varied dramatically across US, major analysis finds

Wednesday, March 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Death rates from COVID-19 varied dramatically across the United States, a major new analysis finds.The report, published Monday in medical journal The Lancet, looked at the rate of deaths throughout the country between January 2020 and July 2022.COVID death rates in states... Read More.

Idaho hospital says it is ending labor and delivery services amid ‘political climate’

Wednesday, March 22 by ABC News

(SANDPOINT, Idaho) -- An Idaho hospital said it will no longer be providing obstetrical care due in part to the state's "legal and political climate."In a news release, Bonner General Health in Sandpoint -- 400 miles north of Boise and serving about 9,000 people --... Read More.

Biden administration plans overhaul of US organ transplant system

Wednesday, March 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Health Resources and Services Administration announced plans to overhaul the U.S. organ transplant system, after congressional scrutiny of the current operation — which critics said has poor oversight that has led to wasted organs, serious errors, and patient deaths.The department says it... Read More.

All types of hormonal birth control raise breast cancer risk slightly, study finds

Wednesday, March 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A new study is offering more information for women about whether the type of birth control they take increases their risk of breast cancer more than another.The study, published Monday in PLOS Medicine, found that new forms of progestin-only hormonal birth... Read More.

Death toll linked to contaminated eye drops rising as more report vision loss

Wednesday, March 22 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The death toll of an outbreak linked to contaminated recalled eye drops has risen and more people have lost their vision.According to an update issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, the number of deaths has risen from... Read More.

Gerber powdered infant formula voluntarily recalled due to possible bacteria exposure

Wednesday, March 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Some of Gerber's powdered infant formula products that were manufactured at a facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, have been voluntarily recalled due to possible bacterial contamination.The infant formulas are "being recalled out of an abundance of caution due to potential presence... Read More.

Potentially deadly fungus spreading rapidly in US health care facilities

Tuesday, March 21 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed the fungus Candida auris is spreading rapidly through U.S. health care facilities.Also known as C. auris, reports of cases linked to the drug-resistant fungus have doubled in 2021.In addition, the fungus... Read More.

Flight attendants renew call to ban lap babies

Tuesday, March 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Flight attendants are renewing calls to ban children 2 years and younger from sitting in the laps of their adult caregivers and parents while flying, citing safety concerns that have come under the spotlight again following recent incidents of mid-air and... Read More.

White House hosts cast of Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” to discuss mental health

Monday, March 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will be hosting the cast of Apple TV+'s Ted Lasso at the White House Monday to discuss the importance of talking about mental health.Several actors from the hit show including Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham... Read More.

Mercyhurst University student whose unattended wheelchair was pushed down stairs hopes incident can bring change

Monday, March 20 by ABC News

(ERIE, Pa.) -- Sydney Benes, a Mercyhurst University student whose unattended wheelchair was pushed down stairs in a viral video, hopes her story can be used for change and she can be an advocate for others in her situation.The incident occurred March 11 at... Read More.

Texas abortion law means woman has to continue pregnancy despite fatal anomaly

Monday, March 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Kylie Beaton was looking forward to having her second child later this year. Now, she's faced with carrying an unviable pregnancy to its end due to Texas' highly restrictive abortion ban.According to a report from her doctor, Beaton's baby has a... Read More.

What is gender dysphoria and what does transgender youth care consist of?

Sunday, March 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Across the country, Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation that restricts transgender health care for minors.At least eight states have passed laws or policies restricting this care, and 23 more state legislatures are considering similar legislation of their own.Medical experts say that... Read More.

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COVID-19 death rates varied dramatically across US, major analysis finds

Idaho hospital says it is ending labor and delivery services amid ‘political climate’

Biden administration plans overhaul of US organ transplant system

All types of hormonal birth control raise breast cancer risk slightly, study finds

Death toll linked to contaminated eye drops rising as more report vision loss

Gerber powdered infant formula voluntarily recalled due to possible bacteria exposure

Potentially deadly fungus spreading rapidly in US health care facilities

Flight attendants renew call to ban lap babies

White House hosts cast of Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” to discuss mental health

Mercyhurst University student whose unattended wheelchair was pushed down stairs hopes incident can bring change

Texas abortion law means woman has to continue pregnancy despite fatal anomaly

What is gender dysphoria and what does transgender youth care consist of?

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