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Trump administration fires staff of program that helps low-income homes pay for heat
The Trump administration has laid off the entire staff of a $4.1 billion program that helps low-income households nationwide pay for heat
April 03, 2025Miller Gardner died from carbon monoxide: What to know about CO poisoning
Miller Gardner died during his family's vacation at a resort in Costa Rica.
April 03, 202516 state attorneys general sue Trump administration over NIH grant terminations
The NIH has canceled grants related to LGBTQ+ issues and DEI.
April 04, 2025
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2nd child dies of measles in Texas
There are 607 confirmed measles cases across 21 states nationwide, according to data from the CDC.
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April 06
Second child with measles dies in Texas, according to state health officials
There are currently 481 cases and 56 hospitalizations in Texas.
April 06
April 06
What is PCOS?
Gynecologist and women's health expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd joins ABC News to discuss polycystic ovary syndrome.
April 06
April 06
Husband uses cooking to help wife with PCOS
Cookbook authors Tom & Rachael Sullivan join ABC News Live to talk about recipes that can help women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
April 06
April 05
Training against Parkinson’s disease
Ash Wilking, personal trainer and strength coach for Tonal, shares simple at-home exercises to help people with Parkinson’s disease stay fit and maintain mobility.
April 05
April 04
Medical Rundown: This week's top stories
ABC News' medical contributor, Dr. Alok Patel talks a new study that compares the lifespan between Americans and Europeans.
April 04
April 04
Mexico confirms country's first human case of bird flu in a 3-year-old girl
Health officials in Mexico say a 3-year-old girl from the western state of Durango is the country’s first confirmed human case of bird flu
April 04
April 04
Texas measles outbreak hits 481 cases, with 59 new infections confirmed in 3 days
Just 10 cases are among those vaccinated with one or two MMR doses.
April 04
April 04
16 state attorneys general sue Trump administration over NIH grant terminations
The NIH has canceled grants related to LGBTQ+ issues and DEI.
April 04
April 04
NIH terminated research grants worth millions of dollars. Now scientists are suing
At least 900 grants have been terminated, according to one NIH source.
April 04
April 04
'Americans are getting sicker,' according to RFK Jr. Here's what the data shows.
About 10,000 employees were laid off from HHS this week.
April 04
April 04
'God was working’: Man gets new heart, lungs and kidney in one day
All three of Sergio Arias Cestoni’s organs came from a single donor.
April 04
April 04
In South Africa, a needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts
A secluded corner near South Africa’s capital is home to dozens of people with drug addiction
April 04
April 03
Trump administration fires staff of program that helps low-income homes pay for heat
The Trump administration has laid off the entire staff of a $4.1 billion program that helps low-income households nationwide pay for heat
April 03
April 03
Miller Gardner died from carbon monoxide: What to know about CO poisoning
Miller Gardner died during his family's vacation at a resort in Costa Rica.
April 03
April 02
Health department layoffs mean that data on drug use and mental health could sit unused
A 50-year-old government survey on drug use may be in jeopardy
April 02
April 02
More cities, counties start to remove fluoride from public drinking water
Miami-Dade County voted to stop adding fluoride to the public water supply.
April 02
April 02
More cities, counties start to remove fluoride from public drinking water
Miami-Dade County voted to stop adding fluoride from the public water supply.
April 02
April 02
Abortion, unions and redistricting cases await the Wisconsin Supreme Court after a liberal's win
Susan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election victory over a conservative candidate backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk cements a liberal majority on the state’s top court for at least three more years
April 02
April 02
Texas measles outbreak hits 422 cases with 22 new infections confirmed
ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel explains the new data published by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
April 02
April 01
The race to stop bird flu
One year after the first human was infected with bird flu, ABC News' Dr. Darien Sutton meets Michigan State researchers who are tracking the virus and a duck farmer facing catastrophe in New York.
April 01
April 01
Over 1,900 researchers protest White House 'assault' on science: 'We see real danger'
The letter was signed by elected members of the National Academies.
April 01
April 01
Texas measles outbreak hits 422 cases with 22 new infections confirmed
The majority of cases have been confirmed in children and teens.
April 01
April 01
Supreme Court weighs whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a South Carolina case over whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
April 01
April 01
Layoffs begin at US health agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food
Hundreds of employees have wrapped around the U.S. Health and Human Services Department headquarters in Washington, where they've begun receiving notices of dismissal in an overhaul ultimately expected to lay off up to 10,000 people
April 01
March 31
Why intermittent fasting for 3 days may lead to more weight loss
Cutting back on calories three days a week may lead to more weight loss.
March 31
March 30
Study sheds light on the science behind postpartum depression
Medical and parenting experts weigh in after study shows that women with postpartum depression experienced changes in brain chemistry during pregnancy.
March 30
March 29
Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity
Mexico says a government-sponsored junk food ban in schools has taken effect as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics
March 29
March 29
Nearly 500 cases of measles reported across 19 states
Plus, why Utah banned fluoride in public drinking water and the potential fallout from the FDA’s top vaccine official’s resignation.
March 29
March 29
What to know about rare measles breakthrough cases as virus spreads across US
Measles patients with breakthrough cases typically have milder illness.
March 29
March 29
New tech could soon bring surgeons closer to patients in Africa's most remote regions
A groundbreaking initiative could soon be bringing surgeons closer to patients in Africa's remote corners where the doctor-to-patients ratio is among the lowest in the world
March 29
March 28
Michigan resident dies of rabies after undergoing organ transplant, officials say
An investigation confirmed the patient contracted rabies through the organ.
March 28
March 28
Texas now reporting 400 measles cases as some kids get sick from too much vitamin A
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. has promoted vitamin A amid the measles outbreak.
March 28
March 28
Utah becomes 1st state to ban fluoride in drinking water
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill making the state the first in the nation to ban fluoride in public drinking water.
March 28
March 28
State is 1st to ban fluoride in drinking water
The law is set to go into effect on May 7.
March 28
March 28
Texas measles outbreak is spreading beyond Mennonites: Officials
At least 327 measles cases have been confirmed in Texas.
March 28
March 26
Measles case confirmed in DC, individual may have exposed others on Amtrak train
Health officials are working to inform fellow passengers.
March 26
March 24
23andMe has filed for bankruptcy. What could happen to users' genetic data?
Over the weekend, biotechnology company 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
March 24
March 23
Edible Arrangements parent company now selling THC
Precious Osagie-Erese, Precious Canna Co. founder, and medical toxicologist Dr. Stephanie Widmer discuss marijuana edibles after the announcement that Edible Arrangements would sell products with THC.
March 23
March 21
Medical Rundown: This week's top stories
Dr. Alok Patel, ABC News medical contributor, says the US is approaching 400 cases of the measles across 18 states.
March 21