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House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health
More than 80 domestic cats have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022.
February 10, 2025Black kidney patients find renewed hope after rules change for transplant list
Why thousands of patients are now moving up on the waitlist.
February 04, 2025Judge blocks Trump administration's move to cut billions in NIH scientific funding
The cuts would drastically cap funding for universities, research institutions.
February 10, 2025
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States with abortion bans see more births and infant deaths, studies show
Three new studies provided nationwide data on the impact of abortion bans.
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Pope Francis hospitalized amid ‘complex clinical picture’
ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula explains what we know about the pontiff's current condition and treatment.
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February 18
Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program
February 18
February 18
Dozens of recruits have died nationwide while training to become police officers
At least 29 recruits have died during basic training at law enforcement academies nationwide in the last decade
February 18
February 17
ABC’s of Politics with Selina Wang: All-things RFK. Jr
Dr. Richard Besser, former acting director of the CDC, joins us to talk all-things RFK. Jr, and the MAHA movement behind him, following his controversial confirmation as secretary of HHS.
February 17
February 17
Texas measles outbreak grows as cases spread to New Mexico. Should you be concerned?
A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 48 cases, all of whom are unvaccinated.
February 17
February 17
Texas dad runs marathon for 20th time to help cure sons’ rare disease
Tim Revell’s sons, Timothy and Andrew, were diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a form of the disease that usually only affects boys.
February 17
February 17
More adults are wondering if they have autism. Here are tips to seek a diagnosis
More adults have sought insight on whether they have autism in the last decade
February 17
February 16
South African NGOs worry Trump's aid freeze will cause HIV patients to default on treatment
In the rural villages of South Africa, U.S. President Donald Trump’s sudden freeze on foreign aid impacts hundreds of thousands of HIV patients
February 16
February 16
Doctor wanted: Small town offers big perks to attract a physician
This is a MedPage Today story.
HAVANA, Fla. -- For a rural community, this town of 1,750 people has been more fortunate than most. A family doctor has practiced here for the last 30 years.
But that ended in December when Mark Newberry, MD, retired. To attract a new doctor, Havana leaders took out want ads in local newspapers, posted notices on social media, and sweetened the pot with a rent-free medical office equipped with an x-ray, an ultrasound machine, and a bone density scanner -- all owned by the town.
Local leaders hope the recruitment campaign will help attract candidates amid a nationwide shortage of doctors.
"This is important for our community," said Kendrah Wilkerson, Havana's town manager, "in the same way that parks are important and good future planning is important."
According to a Florida Department of Health report, doctor shortages affect all or part of nearly every county, but less populous counties, such as Gadsden, where Havana is located, have the...
February 16
February 16
New CDC report shows racial disparity in maternal mortality
March of Dimes Interim Chief Medical Officer Dr. Amanda P. Williams joins ABC News Live to discuss the maternal mortality rate for Black mothers.
February 16
February 15
Weekend health roundup with Dr. Patel
ABC News health contributor Dr. Patel delivers the latest on bird flu, obesity and CDC numbers on flu deaths.
February 15
February 15
Bird flu confirmed in older Wyoming woman who likely had contact with infected flock at her home
Wyoming health department officials say an older woman is hospitalized with bird flu
February 15
February 14
Abortions to resume in Missouri after a judge blocks restrictions
Abortions are set to resume in Missouri after a judge blocked regulations that had restricted providers even after voters approved enshrining abortion rights into the state’s constitution
February 14
February 14
Kindergarteners could learn gun safety in school under a bill gaining momentum in Utah
Utah students as early as kindergarten would be required to learn about firearm safety in the classroom under a bill that passed the state House
February 14
February 14
Texas measles outbreak rises to 48 cases. It's the state's worst in nearly 30 years
The ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled in size to 48 cases
February 14
February 14
Doctors' visits for flu continuing to reach record levels, CDC data shows
Nearly 8% of outpatient visits for respiratory illness last week were for flu.
February 14
February 14
Trump bars federal funding to schools with COVID vaccine mandates
President Trump on Friday signed an executive order that would strip schools of federal aid if they mandate COVID vaccines, a pool report said.
February 14
February 14
Louisiana to 'no longer promote' mass vaccination. Here's what that could mean
The announcement came on the heels of RFK Jr.'s confirmation to lead HHS.
February 14
February 14
What potential health conditions could be causing my hair loss?
ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton answers your health questions and shares tips for choosing the best chocolate.
February 14
February 14
French group issues Valentine's Day warning that cut flowers have a variety of pesticides
Those Valentine flowers might come with a bit more than vivid colors and a nice scent
February 14
February 14
Alabama House expedites Medicaid for pregnant women, joining other states with high mortality rates
Lawmakers in Alabama's House have passed a bill expediting Medicaid for pregnant women in a state with one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the country
February 14
February 14
Quaker Oats recalls 10,000 boxes of pancake mix for milk allergy risk
The Quaker Oats Co. has recalled 10,000 boxes of pancake mix because it contains milk not declared on the label and could pose a risk of potentially dangerous allergic reactions
February 14
February 14
Ad Attacks Cleveland Clinic for Being Too 'Woke'
This is a MedPage Today story.
Cleveland Clinic officials fired back at a conservative organization's "Woke Alert" attack ad that asked if the large health system was "the wokest hospital in America," saying the ad's claims are "riddled with inaccuracies and lies."
The ad, by Consumers' Research, says clinic officials "prioritize care based on skin color, perform child sex changes, push transgender propaganda on vulnerable kids, insert DEI [diversity, equity, and inclusion] into everything they do, and spend millions on climate activism."
The organization also seized on a sentence in a 2023 statement from clinic CEO Tom Mihaljevic, MD, in which he said "providing high-quality healthcare is only part of our mission." Consumers' Research said Mihaljevic's statement is evidence "the Cleveland Clinic is prioritizing woke policies over patients."
The 30-second ad, titled "Exposed," is reportedly running on mobile billboards at the Ohio state capitol building, the Cleveland Clinic's...
February 14
February 14
CDC to lose one-tenth of workforce under Trump administration job cuts
Nearly 1,300 employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are being forced out under the Trump administration’s move to get rid of all probationary employees
February 14
February 14
'Accident waiting to happen': Arteta bemoans heavy schedule amid Arsenal injury crisis
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes the accumulation of long-term injuries experienced by some clubs is an “accident waiting to happen” because of the increased demands on players in a busy soccer calendar
February 14
February 14
2nd bird flu virus detected in western US. What does this mean for prevention?
The different strain, D1.1, was recently found in cattle for the first time.
February 14
February 14
Federal funding freeze disrupts rural organizations supporting foster youth, job growth
Nonprofit organizations across the country were plunged into uncertainty after the White House froze spending on federal loans and grants two weeks ago
February 14
February 13
America’s Care Crisis
Two caregivers invite the world into their lives, showcasing the emotional, physical, and financial toll of transitioning from being a child to the caregiver of their parent.
February 13
February 13
Louisiana to end mass vaccine promotion, state's top health official says
The Louisiana Department of Health “will no longer promote mass vaccination.”
February 13
February 13
Texas judge fines New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas
A Texas judge has fined a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas in one of the first challenges in the U.S. to “shield laws” enacted in Democratic-controlled states where abortion is legal
February 13
February 13
Republican states claim zero abortions. A red state doctor calls that 'ludicrous'
States reported a sharp decline in abortions after Roe v. Wade was overruled.
February 13
February 13
Blood samples show bird flu infection in veterinarians who didn't report symptoms
The veterinary practitioners never reported respiratory or influenza symptoms.
February 13
February 13
The real reason behind rising autism rates
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain, according to the CDC.
February 13
February 13
Physician Suspected of 10 Murders; Doc Accused of Setting Fire to Another Doc's Home
This is a MedPage Today story.
A German physician who was arrested last summer on suspicion of killing four patients is now suspected of killing 10, and in some cases he allegedly tried to cover up evidence by starting fires. (AP)
Pediatrician Anita Damodaran, MD, has been accused of animal cruelty after a March 2024 incident in which a cleaning woman found a malnourished dog inside a plastic storage bin in an apartment. Damodaran was reportedly being evicted from the apartment at the time of the incident. (FOX 32)
Ohio physician Andrew Campbell, MD, was accused of setting fire to another doctor's home, and was placed on administrative leave from the University of Toledo Medical Center. (13ABC)
Families involved in an ongoing investigation weren't happy to learn that the Virginia neonatal nurse accused of harming infants was granted bond. (WRIC)
A student has sued the University of California San Francisco Benioff Children's Hospital over its internship program that supports...
February 13
February 13
RFK Jr. has questioned rising autism rates. Here's why experts say he's wrong
Currently, 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
February 13
February 13
What happens to the body when HIV drugs are stopped for millions of people
A generation has passed since the peak in AIDS-related deaths
February 13
February 13
Senate to vote on vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid to become nation's health secretary
The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on the confirmation of Robert F
February 13
February 13
Trump's aid freeze forces health clinics in a vulnerable region of Syria to close
The Trump administration's abrupt freeze in foreign aid has closed health clinics offering free care in one of Syria's most vulnerable regions
February 13
February 12
Lawyers for inmates ask judge to take over health care services in Arizona prisons
Lawyers for 25,000 people incarcerated in Arizona have asked a judge to take over health care operations in state-run prisons and appoint an official to run them
February 12
February 12
Canada’s new fentanyl czar says goal is to totally stop the drug from entering the US
The man appointed by the Canadian government to help stop fentanyl from entering the United States says his goal is to totally eliminate the drug crossing the border
February 12
February 12
Protests after 2 sudden deaths force closure of hospital trauma unit in Central African Republic
Families and activists in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, have protested over the government’s closure of a critical unit at the main public hospital following two sudden deaths
February 12
February 12
Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential
A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol
February 12
February 12
Why semaglutide may reduce alcohol cravings, heavy drinking
Semaglutide could help people drink less alcohol.
February 12
February 12
Snow, heavy rain, possible flooding from back-to-back storms
ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee shares the latest track and timing of the second winter storm hitting the country in days.
February 12
February 12
When does a heartbeat start? South Carolina Supreme Court again takes up abortion issue
Lawyers for South Carolina and Planned Parenthood are returning to the state’s highest court to argue how restrictive the state's abortion ban should be
February 12
February 11
Measles cases are rising, primarily in unvaccinated people: Health officials
Cases have been reported in Alaska, Georgia, New York, Rhode Island and Texas.
February 11
February 11
Trump's NIH Pick Co-Founded New Journal
This is a MedPage Today story.
A new journal purports to improve the publishing process through open access and public peer review, but it was co-founded by researchers who challenged the U.S. response to COVID-19 -- including President Trump's pick to lead the NIH, Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD.
Bhattacharya and Martin Kulldorff, PhD, have founded the Journal of the Academy of Public Health, where "good scientists can publish whatever their studies conclude," Kulldorff said in a post on X.
Kulldorff reported the backdrop for launching the journal in a perspective, charging that commercial publishers have a corner on the market, with universities paying "an enormous amount of money for journals that contain articles that are both written and peer reviewed by their own scientists, which they provide to journals for free."
"As a result, scientific journal publishers have huge profit margins reaching almost 40%," Kulldorff stated in the perspective.
Unlike traditional publishing,...
February 11
February 11
Canned tuna sold at Trader Joe's, Costco, H-E-B recalled for botulism risk
Several brands of canned tuna sold at stores including Trader Joe's, Costco and H-E-B have been recalled because they might be contaminated with the type of bacteria that causes botulism
February 11
February 11
Sweden allows body checking in women's hockey and finds health, quality benefits
Sweden is a trailblazer in hockey because it has allowed body checking in the women’s game since 2022
February 11