Health

Why doctors say the ‘save the mother’s life’ exception of abortion bans is medically risky

Monday, June 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In recent months, several strict abortion laws have been passed across the United States, banning the procedure after a certain number of weeks.Most have limited exceptions, such as in cases of incest or rape, and some only allow abortion to "save... Read More.

Connecticut woman dies from rare tick-borne virus in 2nd fatality this year in US

Friday, June 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Connecticut woman has died from the rare tick-borne disease Powassan virus, the state's Department of Public Health announced.This is the first fatality recorded in the state and the second in the U.S. this year after a Maine resident died from... Read More.

US to lift COVID testing requirement for air travelers entering country: White House official

Friday, June 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration is lifting pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements for international travelers to the United States, according to a senior White House official.Effective Sunday, those traveling to the U.S. will no longer need a negative COVID-19 test one day before their flight... Read More.

Start-ups hope for a better baby formula in the future

Thursday, June 9 by ABC News

(TEL AVIV, Israel) -- When Nurit Argov-Argaman was raising three young children while trying to advance in her career, she was struggling with time-management issues involving baby formula versus breast milk.“Infant formula was one of the best options that I had,” said Argov-Argaman, the... Read More.

Monkeypox cases surpass 1,200 globally, but experts say the outbreak is ‘controllable’

Thursday, June 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Cases of monkeypox are continuing to crop up around the globe as the outbreak of the rare disease keeps spreading.As of Thursday, at least 1,260 cases have been detected in countries where the virus is not endemic, with the overwhelming majority... Read More.

Breakthrough COVID-19 cases, deaths on the rise amid push for boosters: ABC News analysis

Thursday, June 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In the early months of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, breakthrough cases among fully-vaccinated people were a statistical anomaly.Preliminary clinical trial data offered an optimistic outlook for the months ahead, with many Americans hoping a vaccine would be their ticket to a... Read More.

Vaccine orders for kids under 5 underway as approval process moves forward

Thursday, June 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With the approval process underway for young children's COVID-19 vaccines, the White House is preparing a rollout to doctors' offices, pharmacies and children's hospitals across the country."If in fact [the Food and Drug Administration] authorizes and [Centers for Disease Control and... Read More.

Mom shares powerful message 15 years after son drowned

Thursday, June 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Fifteen years after her son’s drowning death, a Connecticut mom has channeled her family’s grief and tragedy into a lifesaving mission, working to spread awareness about swimming and water safety.Although it's an important issue that applies year-round, it’s especially timely with... Read More.

Mom becomes surrogate at 49 for daughter, gives birth to baby at 50

Thursday, June 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At 49 years old, Chalise Smith made a big decision.She committed to becoming a surrogate for one of her daughters, 25-year-old Kaitlyn Munoz, who for years had been struggling with infertility and had undergone egg retrieval and in vitro fertilization in... Read More.

FDA warns of more food products made with recalled peanut butter due to Salmonella risk

Wednesday, June 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Since an initial voluntary recall on J.M. Smucker peanut butter in May, multiple other products -- from protein power snacks to baked goods -- have been added to a growing list of related items consumers should avoid, the Food and Drug... Read More.

Queen Latifah on why she got ‘mad’ when trainer categorized her as obese

Wednesday, June 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Queen Latifah is speaking out about her weight and why she's angry at having been categorized as obese.The actress and singer opened up on a new episode of "Red Table Talk" about the day a personal trainer told her she would... Read More.

Moderna says new booster for fall could be ‘turning point’ in COVID fight

Wednesday, June 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With vaccine immunity waning, and concerns over a fall surge growing, officials from Moderna announced on Wednesday that data from its study on Omicron-containing bivalent booster, revealed that it offers superior antibody response against omicron -- one month after injection --... Read More.

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Why doctors say the ‘save the mother’s life’ exception of abortion bans is medically risky

Connecticut woman dies from rare tick-borne virus in 2nd fatality this year in US

US to lift COVID testing requirement for air travelers entering country: White House official

Start-ups hope for a better baby formula in the future

Monkeypox cases surpass 1,200 globally, but experts say the outbreak is ‘controllable’

Breakthrough COVID-19 cases, deaths on the rise amid push for boosters: ABC News analysis

Vaccine orders for kids under 5 underway as approval process moves forward

Mom shares powerful message 15 years after son drowned

Mom becomes surrogate at 49 for daughter, gives birth to baby at 50

FDA warns of more food products made with recalled peanut butter due to Salmonella risk

Queen Latifah on why she got ‘mad’ when trainer categorized her as obese

Moderna says new booster for fall could be ‘turning point’ in COVID fight

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