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Extreme heat safety tips: What to know about heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion

Monday, June 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The central U.S. is facing extreme heat on Monday, with temperatures forecast to skyrocket to 106 degrees in Minneapolis, 104 in Omaha, 104 in Dallas and 103 in Houston.The sweltering conditions will then move east, with temperatures forecast to reach 99... Read More.

CDC gives the go-ahead for Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines for kids as young as 6 months

Saturday, June 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A panel of advisers at the Centers for Disease Control have greenlit the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for kids as young as 6 months old, finding them both safe and effective.CDC Director Rochelle Walensky issued a recommendation for how doctors, nurses... Read More.

‘Jello skin’: Dermatologists break down TikTok’s latest beauty trend

Saturday, June 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- TikTok videos offer advice on everything from viral makeup launches to healthier Coca-Cola alternatives. Now, one of the latest health and beauty crazes to capture the attention of millions is "jello skin."The term caught the attention of many after TikTok creator,... Read More.

Why some counties are still struggling to vaccinate residents against COVID-19

Saturday, June 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than a year-and-a-half since the first COVID-19 vaccines were rolled out -- at a record pace and with the promise of ending the worst public health crisis in a century -- several U.S. counties still have incredibly low rates of... Read More.

Acne Awareness Month: Doctor shares tips on treating acne

Saturday, June 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- There's nothing worse than waking up in the morning to a fresh red pimple.Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association.While it is typically seen as something affecting young adults,... Read More.

FDA authorizes Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines for kids as young as 6 months

Friday, June 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for kids as young as six months old, finding them both safe and effective."Many parents, caregivers and clinicians have been waiting for a vaccine for younger children and this... Read More.

Florida’s decision not to preorder vaccines for young children will create access issues: White House

Thursday, June 16 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) -- Florida was the first state to advise against vaccinating healthy kids for COVID-19. Florida was the only state in the U.S. that didn't preorder any COVID-19 vaccines for young children, federal officials said Thursday.The Florida Department of Health did not want... Read More.

Pill bottles recalled over failure to meet child safety standards

Thursday, June 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday the recall of more than 407,000 over-the-counter pill bottles, citing the products do not meet the child resistance packaging required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA).Aurohealth recalled nearly 137,300 units of the Walgreens... Read More.

Researchers are studying long COVID in kids — here’s what they know so far

Thursday, June 16 by ABC News

(Brunswick, N.J.) -- While children were initially thought to be spared from the worst of SARS-CoV-2, more than two years later, long COVID clinics are full of pediatric patients, with parents looking for guidance on a range of symptoms affecting their kids' daily lives.The... Read More.

COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5: Pediatricians answer parents’ questions

Thursday, June 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- COVID-19 vaccinations for kids under age 5 could be available as early next week after an advisory committee for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted Wednesday to recommend authorization for both Pfizer and Moderna's vaccines.Before shots can be administered to kids,... Read More.

Low levels of testing may be hiding a COVID wave in Texas: Experts

Thursday, June 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Looking at data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would give the impression that COVID-19 is generally under control in Texas.The federal agency's map of levels of COVID-19 spread in the community shows most counties in the state are... Read More.

Gay men push back on body shaming amid high rates of body dysmorphia, eating disorders

Thursday, June 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A growing number of gay men are publicly pushing back against what they say is bullying within the gay community over how they look, and in many cases using social media to do so.Sam Coffie, who calls himself full-figured and posts... Read More.

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Extreme heat safety tips: What to know about heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion

CDC gives the go-ahead for Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines for kids as young as 6 months

‘Jello skin’: Dermatologists break down TikTok’s latest beauty trend

Why some counties are still struggling to vaccinate residents against COVID-19

Acne Awareness Month: Doctor shares tips on treating acne

FDA authorizes Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines for kids as young as 6 months

Florida’s decision not to preorder vaccines for young children will create access issues: White House

Pill bottles recalled over failure to meet child safety standards

Researchers are studying long COVID in kids — here’s what they know so far

COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5: Pediatricians answer parents’ questions

Low levels of testing may be hiding a COVID wave in Texas: Experts

Gay men push back on body shaming amid high rates of body dysmorphia, eating disorders

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