Health

Federal judge bans abortion pill: What the ruling means for women across the country

Monday, April 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Well before a federal judge in Texas issued his ruling on the abortion drug mifepristone, abortion providers across the country said they had been preparing for what they called a "worst-case scenario."In his April 7 decision, Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the... Read More.

Judge reverses FDA approval of abortion drug after 23 years

Monday, April 10 by ABC News

(AMARILLO, Texas) -- A federal judge in Texas on Friday ruled to suspend the abortion drug mifepristone, which was approved by regulators 23 years ago and has now become one of the most common methods of abortion in the country.U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled... Read More.

CDC warns doctors to be on the lookout for rare Marburg virus

Monday, April 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning Thursday for clinicians and public health departments in the United States to be on the lookout for cases of a rare Ebola-like virus.The warning is in response to outbreaks of Marburg... Read More.

Why allergy seasons are longer, more severe and how you can be ready

Monday, April 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As temperatures begin to warm up, announcing the arrival of spring, it also means the arrival of allergy season for millions of Americans.Health departments across the U.S. have started to warn that high pollen levels could mean exacerbated symptoms including itchy... Read More.

Young doctor who discovered her own cancer encourages others to get screened

Thursday, April 6 by ABC News

(BROOKSVILLE, Fla.) -- A young Florida doctor who discovered her own cancer last year is opening up about her personal health journey in the hopes of raising awareness and encouraging others to get a screening if they suspect something is amiss.Dr. Lauren Juyia, a... Read More.

Around 40% of long COVID patients have sleep issues, study shows

Wednesday, April 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Around 40% of patients with long COVID have moderate to severe sleep issues, according to new analysis of patients treated at Cleveland Clinic's ReCOver Clinic.The report, published Tuesday in the journal of Internal Medicine, looked at the sleep patterns of 962 patients... Read More.

Flu cases are ticking up, what you need to know about influenza B

Wednesday, April 5 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- As fears of a "tripledemic" die down, health officials say they are seeing an uptick of a particular strain of the flu: influenza B.According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of tests that are positive for... Read More.

Expert hydration tips to keep in your pocket on National Walking Day and all summer long

Wednesday, April 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Spring has sprung and summer is around the corner which means long strolls and rolling strides outside during the warm weather months.Ahead of National Walking Day, Good Morning America tapped Dr. Liz Weinandy, lead dietitian at the Ohio State University Wexner... Read More.

New report finds one in six adults affected by infertility

Tuesday, April 4 by ABC News

(GENEVA) -- A new report published Monday by the World Health Organization found that a large number of adults -- nearly 1 in 6 worldwide -- are affected by infertility in their lifetime.The WHO said that the new finding emphasizes the "urgent need to... Read More.

New research shows even moderate drinking isn’t good for your health

Monday, April 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Drinking a glass of wine a day will not help you live longer, according to a new analysis of alcohol research that debunks a longstanding belief about the possible health benefits of drinking alcohol moderately.The analysis, published recently in JAMA Network... Read More.

John Fetterman speaks publicly for first time since hospitalization, treatment for depression

Sunday, April 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. John Fetterman is speaking publicly for the first time since he entered the hospital in February with severe depression, saying in an interview on "CBS Sunday Morning" that he looks forward to returning to work later this month.Fetterman, D-Pa., said he also... Read More.

Millions will lose health insurance starting Saturday. But they might not know it.

Saturday, April 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Millions of people will begin to lose their health insurance on Saturday, as five states begin the unwinding of a pandemic-era protection that kept people from being removed from the Medicaid rosters.During the public health emergency, states were required to keep... Read More.