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Baby strollers recalled for fall risk after 138 reports of cracked frames

Friday, November 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- About 149,000 strollers have been recalled due to a fall risk. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a voluntary recall notice for Mockingbird's single-to-double strollers Thursday, noting that "the lower side of the stroller frame can crack, posing a fall risk to... Read More.

Americans express broad concerns about the risk of political violence: POLL

Friday, November 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Broad, bipartisan numbers of Americans are concerned that political divisions are increasing the risk of politically motivated violence in this country, with majorities across the board highly concerned about it in a new ABC News/Washington Post poll. Who gets the blame, however,... Read More.

‘Ghost’ orchids, now a candidate for federal protections, are at risk with every hurricane that blows through Southwest Florida

Thursday, October 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A spooky species of orchid at risk of disappearing forever as climate change worsens natural disasters, could soon garner conservation protections from the federal government. The "ghost orchid," an elusive species in the orchid family that primarily resides deep in the swamps... Read More.

Hair-straightening chemicals may be linked to uterine cancer risk, study finds

Wednesday, October 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Women who use chemical hair-straightening products may be at a higher risk for uterine cancer, and Black women may be more affected due to their higher rate of use, according to a new study. The study, funded by the National Institutes of... Read More.

Why young athletes may be more at risk for sudden cardiac arrest

Friday, September 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When 16-year-old Haley Meche stepped out onto the flag football field, she didn't know it would nearly kill her. "My brain hurt so bad," Meche told ABC News' Good Morning America. "And then, like, everything went black." Meche almost died from sudden cardiac... Read More.

Hundreds of hospitals on Atlantic and Gulf Coasts at risk of flooding as Ian hits Florida

Thursday, September 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hundreds of hospitals along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts are at risk of flooding from hurricanes a new study finds, as Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida Wednesday as a Category 4 storm. The study, published Thursday, found that even lower category... Read More.

Amid nationwide abortion debate, American Cancer Society warns fertility preservation for cancer patients could be at risk in the future

Tuesday, September 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 32,000 young patients newly diagnosed with cancer now live in states that have imposed or have impending abortion restrictions, according to a new study published Monday in The Lancet Oncology. Because many life-saving cancer treatments harm future fertility, many teens... Read More.

New nuclear threats raise risk from a ‘cornered Putin’: Experts

Saturday, September 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Even before Russian troops invaded Ukraine, U.S. officials warned global peace would be endangered if Russian President Vladimir Putin were allowed to brazenly seize another sovereign country. At the same time, analysts have warned that if he faced no option but defeat in... Read More.

News anchor’s medical scare on live TV raises awareness of women’s risk of stroke

Tuesday, September 6 by ABC News

(TULSA, Okla.) -- An Oklahoma news anchor and a TV actress are raising awareness about women's stroke risk at any age by sharing their own experiences. Julie Chin, an anchor for Tulsa, Oklahoma, NBC affiliate KJRH, was anchoring a live broadcast on Sept. 3, when... Read More.

CPSC recalls UPPAbaby strollers due to laceration risk

Thursday, September 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 14,000 strollers are being recalled due to an issue that can cause amputation or laceration if a child’s fingertips get caught. The recall, posted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Thursday, said the recall impacts UPPAbaby All-Terrain RIDGE... Read More.

7 ways to reduce your risk of monkeypox

Thursday, August 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declaring the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency as the number of cases continue to rise, the most important thing you can do is know your risk level. Monkeypox is still rare... Read More.

Little-known species are at even more risk of extinction, scientists say

Thursday, August 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The species scientists know least about are at an even higher risk of extinction because researchers are unable to tailor conservation efforts to their needs, according to researchers. More than 4,300 species whose extinction risk cannot be assessed due to a lack... Read More.

Stories tagged with: risk

Baby strollers recalled for fall risk after 138 reports of cracked frames

Americans express broad concerns about the risk of political violence: POLL

‘Ghost’ orchids, now a candidate for federal protections, are at risk with every hurricane that blows through Southwest Florida

Hair-straightening chemicals may be linked to uterine cancer risk, study finds

Why young athletes may be more at risk for sudden cardiac arrest

Hundreds of hospitals on Atlantic and Gulf Coasts at risk of flooding as Ian hits Florida

Amid nationwide abortion debate, American Cancer Society warns fertility preservation for cancer patients could be at risk in the future

New nuclear threats raise risk from a ‘cornered Putin’: Experts

News anchor’s medical scare on live TV raises awareness of women’s risk of stroke

CPSC recalls UPPAbaby strollers due to laceration risk

7 ways to reduce your risk of monkeypox

Little-known species are at even more risk of extinction, scientists say

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