New coronavirus found in bats is not currently concern to public health: CDC Tuesday, February 25 by ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday that the new coronavirus found in... Read More.
Flu activity elevated in US but showing signs of abating, CDC data shows Saturday, February 22 by ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Flu activity remains "elevated" in the United States but is starting to show signs of abating,... Read More.
Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, largest in over 30 years Friday, February 21 by ABC News (AUSTIN, Texas) -- The number of measles cases linked to an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 90,... Read More.
Personal vaccine may reduce risk of pancreatic cancer returning after surgery, small study finds Thursday, February 20 by ABC News (NEW YORK) -- A personalized mRNA vaccine may reduce the risks of pancreatic cancer returning after surgery, according to... Read More.
States with abortion bans see more births but also more infant deaths, studies show Tuesday, February 18 by ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- New research shows the far-reaching effects of the abortion bans that have proliferated the United States since... Read More.
RFK Jr. has questioned rising autism rates. Heres what experts say he gets wrong about the disorder Thursday, February 13 by ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- During his confirmation hearings two weeks ago to lead the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS),... Read More.
Weight loss drug Semaglutide may reduce alcohol cravings, heavy drinking and smoking, new study finds Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss, may offer another unexpected benefit --... Read More.
Measles cases are rising in the US, mainly among those who are unvaccinated: Health officials Tuesday, February 11 by ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Measles cases are rising in the U.S. with infections confirmed in at least five states so... Read More.
Billions of NIH scientific research dollars set to be cut by federal government Monday, February 10 by ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- The federal government has drastically lowered some of the funding that universities and research institutions receive from... Read More.
Cancer research group calls on Trump administration to restore data access Saturday, February 8 by ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- Medical groups are expressing deep concern about the sudden removal or alteration of government data sets and... Read More.
Doctors visits for flu highest in 15 years, most since swine flu pandemic: CDC Friday, February 7 by ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Outpatient health care visits for flu illnesses are at their highest levels in 15 years, according... Read More.
Dairy cows infected with 2nd form of bird flu for the 1st time: USDA Thursday, February 6 by ABC News (NEW YORK) -- A second type of bird flu has been found in dairy cows for the first time,... Read More.