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Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse
The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggled with deputies and shouted while arriving for a court appearance in Pennsylvania a day after he was arrested at a McDonald’s and charged with murder
December 10, 2024The Latest: UnitedHealthcare shooting suspect contests his extradition back to New York
Manhattan police have obtained a warrant for the arrest of 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione, suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEOBrian Thompson
December 10, 2024California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites
California lawmakers will consider a bill to require labels on social media platforms warning of their effects on young people’s lives
December 09, 2024
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Slovakia's parliament passes legislation that could ban doctors from protesting low pay
Slovakia’s parliament has approved legislation drafted by the government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico that could effectively ban doctors from protesting against low pay
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Luigi Mangione appeared to detail health struggles. What to know about chronic pain
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President Joe Biden says having healthy women is as important for the U.S. economy as it is for the women themselves
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December 11
Montana Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling that allows gender-affirming care for minors
The Montana Supreme Court is continuing to block a law that sought to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors while it goes through the courts
December 11
December 11
NYPD commissioner says gun found on suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing matches shell casings found at crime scene
NYPD commissioner says gun found on suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing matches shell casings found at crime scene
December 11
December 11
Britain indefinitely bans puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria
The British government has indefinitely banned puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria after independent experts found there was an unacceptable safety risk in prescribing the medication
December 11
December 11
Authorities say the mystery disease in Congo might be malaria but more testing is needed
Authorities say the mystery flu-like illness that has killed dozens of people in southwest Congo in recent weeks might be malaria
December 11
December 11
The Latest: Gun on suspect matches shell casings found at the crime scene, per NYPD commissioner
The gun found on the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson matches shell casings found at the crime scene, New York’s police commissioner said Wednesday
December 11
December 11
Gun found on suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO matches shell casings at scene, police say
New York City’s police commissioner says the gun found on the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO matches shell casings found at the crime scene
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December 10
Keynote Selena Gomez spotlights prioritizing mental health during Academy Women's Luncheon
While surveying a room packed with Hollywood’s most influential figures, “Emilia Pérez” star Selena Gomez took center stage at the Academy Women’s Luncheon to spotlight a critical issue: Prioritizing mental health and supporting underserved communities...
December 10
December 10
Ohio Supreme Court sides with pharmacies in appeal of $650 million opioid judgment
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that Ohio's product liability law prohibits counties from bringing public-nuisance claims against national pharmaceutical chains as they did as part of national opioid litigation
December 10
December 10
For now, 'Dreamers' will be shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 states
A federal judge has ruled that immigrants known as “Dreamers” in 19 states aren't entitled to health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act
December 10
December 10
More beans and less red meat: Nutrition experts weigh in on US dietary guidelines
Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetables
December 10
December 10
Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge
Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last year
December 10
December 10
Federal officials say South Carolina mental illness group homes leave little hope of independence
The federal government has sued South Carolina, saying the state has not done enough to make sure people with serious mental illnesses are taken out of group homes and helped back into communities where they can work and lead independent lives
December 10
December 10
Man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO shouts and struggles with officers as he's led into Pennsylvania courthouse
Man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO shouts and struggles with officers as he's led into Pennsylvania courthouse
December 10
December 10
Study finds late-stage breast cancer increasing, especially among Black women
Black women experience advanced diagnoses 55% more often than white women.
December 10
December 10
Death toll from contaminated infant IV feeding bags in Mexico rises to 17
Authorities in Mexico say a total of 17 children have died in central Mexico from suspected contamination of IV feeding bags, after four more deaths were confirmed
December 10
December 10
US health panel adds self-testing option for cervical cancer screening
A U.S. health panel says women should have the option of taking their own test samples for cervical cancer screening
December 10
December 10
The Latest: UnitedHealthcare shooting suspect contests his extradition back to New York
Manhattan police have obtained a warrant for the arrest of 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione, suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEOBrian Thompson
December 10
December 10
UN urges Taliban to embrace human rights obligations for Afghanistan’s protection and prosperity
The U.N. mission in Afghanistan wants the country's Taliban rulers to embrace global human rights obligations for the protection and prosperity of future generations
December 10
December 10
Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse
The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggled with deputies and shouted while arriving for a court appearance in Pennsylvania a day after he was arrested at a McDonald’s and charged with murder
December 10
December 10
Idaho's strict abortion ban faces scrutiny in federal appeals court hearing
A federal appeals court is scrutinizing the impact of Idaho’s strict abortion ban on emergency medical care
December 10
December 09
Man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO is ordered held without bail after brief court appearance in Pennsylvania
Man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO is ordered held without bail after brief court appearance in Pennsylvania
December 09
December 09
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing began shaking when police asked if he had been in NY recently, court papers say
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing began shaking when police asked if he had been in NY recently, court papers say
December 09
December 09
Suspect in killing of United Healthcare CEO is charged with weapons, forgery and other charges in Pennsylvania
Suspect in killing of United Healthcare CEO is charged with weapons, forgery and other charges in Pennsylvania
December 09
December 09
California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites
California lawmakers will consider a bill to require labels on social media platforms warning of their effects on young people’s lives
December 09
December 09
Trump has flip-flopped on abortion policy. His appointees may offer clues to what happens next
As Donald Trump’s Cabinet begins to take shape, the nominees offer a preview of how his administration might handle abortion after he repeatedly flip-flopped on the issue on the campaign trail
December 09
December 09
A 26-year-old has been arrested with a weapon 'consistent with' gun used in CEO's killing, police commissioner says
A 26-year-old has been arrested with a weapon 'consistent with' gun used in CEO's killing, police commissioner says
December 09
December 09
New York City mayor says police have a "strong person of interest" in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO
New York City mayor says police have a "strong person of interest" in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO
December 09
December 09
Police find writings critical of insurance industry on man being questioned in UnitedHealthcare shooting, AP source says
Police find writings critical of insurance industry on man being questioned in UnitedHealthcare shooting, AP source says
December 09
December 09
The Latest: Suspect in UnitedHealthcare killing wrote ‘parasites simply had it coming,’ source says
Police arrested a “strong person of interest” Monday in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO after a McDonald’s employee in Pennsylvania alerted authorities to a customer who was found with a weapon and writings linking him to the ambush
December 09
December 09
Man with gun similar to one thought to be used in CEO killing taken in for questioning in Pennsylvania, AP source says
Man with gun similar to one thought to be used in CEO killing taken in for questioning in Pennsylvania, AP source says
December 09
December 09
New York prosecutors charge suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing with murder, court records show
Police have arrested a suspect in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald’s customer and an employee in Pennsylvania alerted authorities to a customer who was found with a weapon, mask and writings linking...
December 09
December 09
Winter can be a time of culinary abundance. Experts share tips on eating nutritiously
Winter is a great time to experiment with new food preparations and flavors to keep your meals nutritious and interesting
December 09
December 09
How should the opioid settlements be spent? Those hit hardest often don’t have a say
People with substance use disorder are not getting a direct say on how most opioid settlement money is used
December 09
December 08
Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports
After African countries struggled to get testing kits during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials vowed to make the continent less dependent on imported medical supplies
December 08
December 08
Most rural hospitals have closed maternity wards, new study finds
Jessica Shepherd, M.D., chief medical officer of hers, joins ABC News Live to discuss the effects of hospitals closing their labor and delivery departments.
December 08
December 07
Settlement offers nearly $9M to Louisiana nursing home residents kept in warehouse during hurricane
Some residents of seven Louisiana nursing homes who were sent to ride out 2021's Hurricane Ida in a warehouse are being offered shares of a nearly $9 million settlement
December 07
December 07
Days after gunman killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO, police push to ID him and FBI offers reward
Nearly four days after the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police still do not know the gunman’s name or whereabouts or have a motive for the killing
December 07
December 07
UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance
The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has opened the door for many people to vent their frustrations and anger over the insurance industry
December 07
December 06
Hospital founded by Spanish conqueror persists 500 years later in Mexico's capital
The Hospital de Jesus in Mexico City’s bustling historic center covers most of a city block
December 06
December 06
Zepbound users talk about weight loss as drug maker releases preliminary research
Eli Lilly highlighted its drug's effectiveness in helping people lose weight.
December 06
December 06
A 'mysterious' illness has killed 79 in Congo. Here's what we know
The first case was reported on Oct. 24 in the southwestern part of the country.
December 06
December 06
Raw milk to be tested for bird flu: USDA
Bird flu virus was recently found in samples of raw milk from a California farm.
December 06
December 06
What to know about abortion access in Missouri
Planned Parenthood wanted to resume offering abortions in several Missouri clinics on Friday, immediately after the state's new constitutional amendment rolling back a near total ban took effect
December 06
December 06
USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus
The U.S. government has ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows
December 06
December 06
Agriculture Department orders testing of the nation's milk supply for bird flu
Agriculture Department orders testing of the nation's milk supply for bird flu
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