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HHS issues advisory on mental health symptoms linked to long COVID

Wednesday, June 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services issued an advisory Wednesday warning about identifying mental health symptoms and conditions linked to long COVID.Long COVID occurs when people recover from the virus but experience ongoing symptoms lasting three months or longer, such as... Read More.

Majority of OBGYNs believe overturning Roe led to more maternal deaths: Survey

Wednesday, June 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A majority of OBGYNs say the overturning of Roe v. Wade last summer is linked to more maternal deaths, according to a new survey released early Wednesday from KFF.The decision -- known as Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization -- determined... Read More.

Ozempic and Wegovy maker sues over compounded, off-brand versions of drugs used for weight loss

Wednesday, June 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company that makes Ozempic and Wegovy, filed multiple lawsuits Tuesday against off-brand versions of the wildly popular drugs.In a press release, the company announced that legal action is being taken against certain medical spas, weight loss or... Read More.

Amid mental health crisis, new recommendation says adults should be screened for anxiety

Wednesday, June 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A group whose recommendations become the standard medical policy nationwide has issued a recommendation saying all adults under the age of 65 should be screened for anxiety during their lifetime.The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommendation, issued Tuesday, is the final... Read More.

Protect kids from getting hit by cars through road safety policy changes, AAP urges

Tuesday, June 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- On Oct. 8, 2013, 12-year-old Sammy Cohen Eckstein was crossing the street outside his home in New York when a car struck him, tragically ending his life."He was crossing the street for soccer practice. That should not be a deadly act.... Read More.

Nutrient-rich foods that may help with brain health

Tuesday, June 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- June is national Brain Awareness Month and the start of summer is a great time to consider how our diet can potentially be beneficial for the brain.While there is no singular food fix for better brain health, there are properties in... Read More.

Health experts worry as Meta rolls back some COVID misinformation policies

Monday, June 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Public health experts fear that Meta's decision to roll back some of its COVID-19 misinformation measures will lead to more disinformation about the virus, treatments for it and vaccines.The company announced the changes on Friday after it asked its independent oversight... Read More.

New national suicide lifeline struggling to keep up with volume, advocates say

Monday, June 19 by ABC News

Kristi Daugherty remembers the announcement like it was yesterday.It was March 11, 2021—one year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic—and in those twelve months, emerging data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that historic rates of mental... Read More.

New study shows brain changes could be a reason it’s hard to lose weight

Friday, June 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ways to lose weight have been trending with the rising popularity and success stories of certain drugs that help with weight loss, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, and more people turning to supplements like berberine, deemed "nature's Ozempic."Still, many people who... Read More.

Iowa Supreme Court prevents 6-week abortion ban from going into effect

Friday, June 16 by ABC News

(DES MOINES, Iowa) -- The Iowa Supreme Court prevented a six-week abortion ban that was signed into law several years ago from going into effect.The court was split in a 3-3 decision Friday on the case, meaning abortion remains legal in Iowa.The 2018 bill,... Read More.

Flip-flops can increase injuries. Here’s how to prevent summer foot pain

Friday, June 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With summer on the horizon, many are breaking out their flip-flops and summer shoes. But these popular options can lead to more injuries and foot pain in the warmer months, including plantar fasciitis, one of the most common foot injuries, according... Read More.

Patients with HIV in US saw rise of rare, deadly bacterial illness last year: CDC

Thursday, June 15 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Patients with HIV in the United States saw an increase in rare, deadly meningococcal infections last year, new preliminary data shows.Nearly 10% of all meningococcal disease cases in 2022 were among people with HIV, according to a report published Thursday afternoon by... Read More.

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HHS issues advisory on mental health symptoms linked to long COVID

Majority of OBGYNs believe overturning Roe led to more maternal deaths: Survey

Ozempic and Wegovy maker sues over compounded, off-brand versions of drugs used for weight loss

Amid mental health crisis, new recommendation says adults should be screened for anxiety

Protect kids from getting hit by cars through road safety policy changes, AAP urges

Nutrient-rich foods that may help with brain health

Health experts worry as Meta rolls back some COVID misinformation policies

New national suicide lifeline struggling to keep up with volume, advocates say

New study shows brain changes could be a reason it’s hard to lose weight

Iowa Supreme Court prevents 6-week abortion ban from going into effect

Flip-flops can increase injuries. Here’s how to prevent summer foot pain

Patients with HIV in US saw rise of rare, deadly bacterial illness last year: CDC

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