Health

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.

States warn of health care worker shortage as they prep for next pandemic

Saturday, April 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to fade in the rearview mirror, public health departments are already preparing for the next threat, noting that they have built better operational infrastructure, but caution that budget cutbacks and a health care... Read More.

Endometriosis can take years and requires surgery to diagnose. Researchers say they are close to a solution

Friday, March 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Victoria Balducci, a 39-year-old teacher in New York, was diagnosed last year with endometriosis, a condition that can cause debilitating pain and infertility for women.Before getting that diagnosis, Balducci said she spent nearly two decades of her life living with menstrual... Read More.

Amid shortage of generic Adderall, frustration builds as demand increases

Thursday, March 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Months after the Food and Drug Administration first indicated that there was a shortage of ADHD drugs, suppliers are warning that those shortfalls could continue throughout the year -- a source of frustration amid increased demand and diagnoses.Amphetamine mixed salts, commonly... Read More.

Woman diagnosed with MS at age 24 puts spotlight on underrepresentation of Hispanics

Wednesday, March 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Angelina Cubero said she spent nearly a decade of her life going to doctors, trying to find out why she experienced migraines, brain fog numbness and pain in her legs, and other unexplained symptoms."I would go to the doctor, I would... Read More.