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EPA proposes first-ever limit on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Tuesday, March 14 by ABC News

(WILMINGTON, N.C.) -- The Environmental Protection Agency proposed its first-ever rule to reduce the prevalence of PFAS chemicals in drinking water Tuesday, taking the first step to require cities to test for the so-called "forever chemicals.""Today, I am thrilled to announce that EPA is... Read More.

102-year-old fitness instructor shares her advice to get active

Tuesday, March 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At 102 years old, Jean Bailey is not slowing down.Bailey, an independent living resident at Elk Ridge Village, a senior living community in Omaha, Nebraska, has been leading fitness sessions for her neighbors since the COVID-19 pandemic first started in 2020.“We... Read More.

Here’s what the FDA and CDC wrote in a letter to Florida’s surgeon general about his COVID vaccine claims

Monday, March 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently sent a letter to Florida's surgeon general debunking his claims about COVID-19 vaccines.Last month, Dr. Joseph Ladapo had written his own letter to the federal health agencies,... Read More.

Study: Sudden unexplained infant death rates show steep rise among Black babies in 2020

Monday, March 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A new study has found that, amid record low infant mortality rates in 2020, rates of sudden infant death syndrome, known as SIDS, increased for the first time in five years, and there was a sharp increase in the rate of... Read More.

Four-year-old has leg amputated after surviving rare infection his parents thought was the flu

Monday, March 13 by ABC News

(INDIANAPOLIS) -- An Indiana family is speaking out to raise awareness after their 4-year-son developed a rare infection that led to the amputation of his right leg.The boy's parents, Megan and Ben Crenshaw, said they thought their youngest son Bryson just had the flu... Read More.

The winter COVID wave that wasn’t: Why the US didn’t see a surge

Monday, March 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When the United States saw COVID-19 cases and deaths rise around this past Christmas and New Year's, many Americans feared the country was in for a third winter wave.But as quickly as both metrics went up, they also came down. Weekly... Read More.

Mom who nearly died of COVID-19 while pregnant reflects on third anniversary of pandemic’s start

Friday, March 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When Cierra Chubb looks at her phone, she said she'll often see texts throughout the day from her husband with messages like, "I'm so glad you're here."That's because at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Chubb's family did not think the... Read More.

FDA approves Pfizer’s new nasal spray treatment for migraines

Friday, March 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Pfizer's newest drug on the migraine market, Zavzpret (zavegepant) -- the first and only migraine treatment of its kind to be offered in nasal spray.The drug has shown in clinical trial data to provide... Read More.

Nationwide shortage of asthma medication albuterol could worsen in hospitals

Friday, March 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A nationwide shortage of the asthma medication albuterol has been ongoing since last fall and experts fear it's only expected to get worse.Albuterol can be taken in several forms but it's the aerosolized solution used in a nebulizer in hospitals that... Read More.

FDA says mammogram facilities must notify women if they have dense breast tissue to reduce cancer risk

Thursday, March 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In a major effort to improve breast cancer prevention, the FDA will now require mammogram facilities to inform women if they have dense breast tissue.About half of women have dense breast tissue, and many don't know it. Doctors say having dense breast... Read More.

Transgender health care is now protected in Minnesota

Thursday, March 9 by ABC News

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) -- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order protecting and supporting access to gender-affirming health care for LGBTQ people in the state on Wednesday.The move comes amid Republican-backed efforts across the country to limit transgender health care for minors and... Read More.

Parents rent billboard to raise awareness of falling trees after kids’ deaths

Thursday, March 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Crystal and Brian Clark are on a mission to save lives after their children were struck and killed by a falling tree during a family camping trip last year.The Clarks started a billboard campaign to honor their children, 9-year-old Xander and... Read More.

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EPA proposes first-ever limit on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

102-year-old fitness instructor shares her advice to get active

Here’s what the FDA and CDC wrote in a letter to Florida’s surgeon general about his COVID vaccine claims

Study: Sudden unexplained infant death rates show steep rise among Black babies in 2020

Four-year-old has leg amputated after surviving rare infection his parents thought was the flu

The winter COVID wave that wasn’t: Why the US didn’t see a surge

Mom who nearly died of COVID-19 while pregnant reflects on third anniversary of pandemic’s start

FDA approves Pfizer’s new nasal spray treatment for migraines

Nationwide shortage of asthma medication albuterol could worsen in hospitals

FDA says mammogram facilities must notify women if they have dense breast tissue to reduce cancer risk

Transgender health care is now protected in Minnesota

Parents rent billboard to raise awareness of falling trees after kids’ deaths

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