Health

Couples allege IVF provider destroyed their embryos in toxic solution: Lawsuit

Thursday, April 18 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Two couples have filed lawsuits against in vitro fertilization provider Ovation Fertility alleging its clinic destroyed their embryos when a lab employee wrongly used hydrogen peroxide instead of a sterile solution in an incubator.The couples allege that the clinic still used... Read More.

ER visits for heat illness rose in 2023 amid record-breaking temperatures: CDC

Thursday, April 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Heat-related emergency room visits increased in 2023 in the U.S. compared to previous years, according to new federal data.Between Jan. 1, 2023 and Dec. 31, 2023, there were a total of 119,605 ER visits for heat-related illnesses, with 92% of those... Read More.

Evidence of racial disparities in health care reported in every US state: New report

Thursday, April 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Racial and ethnic disparities in health care are evident in every state, even those with robust health systems, according to a new analysis from the Commonwealth Fund.In the analysis from the organization, which is aimed at promoting equitable health care, researchers... Read More.

Consequences of aging, why we die explained by Nobel biologist

Wednesday, April 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan sat down with ABC News Live to discuss the science and ethics of extending the human lifespan.In his new book, "Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality," Ramakrishnan explains... Read More.

Human infections from rat urine on the rise in New York City

Wednesday, April 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has released a health advisory after multiple cases of human leptospirosis -- an infection that is associated to exposure to rat urine -- have been reported so far this year in New... Read More.

Melatonin makers urged to follow new packaging, labeling guidelines to protect kids

Wednesday, April 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A trade association is calling on melatonin makers to follow new guidelines on labeling and packaging for their products amid a rise in emergency room visits and calls to poison centers for accidental ingestion of melatonin by children.The new guidelines, announced... Read More.

What to know about the counterfeit, mishandled Botox injections causing harmful effects across US

Wednesday, April 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- alongside the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and local and state health departments -- is continuing to investigate after 19 people across nine states have experienced harmful reactions after being given botulinum toxin... Read More.

Kansas governor vetoes gender-affirming trans care ban

Saturday, April 13 by ABC News

(TOPEKA, Ks.) -- Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat, vetoed a ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth in the state."This divisive legislation targets a small group of Kansans by placing government mandates on them and dictating to parents how to best raise... Read More.

Drug shortages hit record-high with hundreds in short supply: Pharmacists

Friday, April 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Drug shortages have reached an all-time high in the United States, pharmacists are warning.During the first three months of 2024, there were 323 active medication shortages, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and Utah Drug Information Service. Previously,... Read More.

What the trans care recommendations from the NHS England report mean

Thursday, April 11 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A new report commissioned by the National Health Service England advocates for further research on gender-affirming care for transgender youth and young adults.Dr. Hillary Cass, a former president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, was appointed by NHS England... Read More.

What juice sodas, prebiotic beverages a nutritionist would actually drink and why

Thursday, April 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- From Whole Foods to corner bodegas, fizzy juice drinks from fruity seltzers to reduced-sugar sodas that boast prebiotic and digestive support have exploded in popularity.But what are the actual benefits of these juices and sodas?Registered dietitian and nutritionist Maya Feller joined... Read More.

Eight-year-old viral social media star raises awareness for ARFID through food tastings

Wednesday, April 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Eight-year-old Hannah is winning over audiences and raising awareness for a rare but serious disorder one bite at a time.Hannah, along with her mother Michelle, has gone viral with her Instagram videos where she tries out little bits of certain food... Read More.

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Couples allege IVF provider destroyed their embryos in toxic solution: Lawsuit

ER visits for heat illness rose in 2023 amid record-breaking temperatures: CDC

Evidence of racial disparities in health care reported in every US state: New report

Consequences of aging, why we die explained by Nobel biologist

Human infections from rat urine on the rise in New York City

Melatonin makers urged to follow new packaging, labeling guidelines to protect kids

What to know about the counterfeit, mishandled Botox injections causing harmful effects across US

Kansas governor vetoes gender-affirming trans care ban

Drug shortages hit record-high with hundreds in short supply: Pharmacists

What the trans care recommendations from the NHS England report mean

What juice sodas, prebiotic beverages a nutritionist would actually drink and why

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