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How a proposed constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights in Florida could impact access in the state

Wednesday, November 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A proposed amendment in Florida that would enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution is currently at the center of a battle that could be taken up by the state's Supreme Court.State Attorney General Ashley Moody and other groups have asked... Read More.

Heat-related deaths for older adults could increase by 370% through mid-century if climate warms 2 degrees Celsius

Wednesday, November 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Annual heat-related deaths worldwide for people over 65 are projected to increase by 370% through the middle of the century if global temperatures rise by 2 degrees Celsius, a new report says.The projection comes as heat-related deaths of adults over 65... Read More.

About 36M American adults have received the updated COVID vaccine: CDC

Tuesday, November 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An estimated 36 million adults in the United States have received the updated COVID-19 vaccine as of Monday, according to new data from the federal government.Additionally, about 3.5 million children have also gotten the updated shot, according to the survey, which is... Read More.

Semaglutide helps reduce risk of heart attack, stroke in people without diabetes, study finds

Monday, November 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Taking semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic used for weight loss, can help boost heart health in people without diabetes, according to new research.In a study of over 17,000 people, semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist medication, was... Read More.

Mom with double uterus expecting two babies in ‘1 in a million’ pregnancy

Monday, November 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Kelsey Hatcher, a 32-year-old mom of three, and her husband Caleb said they were very surprised to learn earlier this year that Kelsey was pregnant.The couple was even more surprised to learn at Kelsey Hatcher's eight-week ultrasound appointment that she was... Read More.

Groundbreaking sickle cell fitness program pioneers new way to treat disease

Saturday, November 11 by ABC News

(BOSTON) -- A sickle cell disease center is leading the way in treatment with a new, innovative approach to caring for those with the illness.Dr. Sharl Azar, Medical Director of the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Center at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), hired a medical... Read More.

After mass shooting, problems with Maine’s mental healthcare system come into focus: Experts

Friday, November 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In the more than two weeks since a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, occurred at a bowling alley and local bar and restaurant, questions have swirled about mental health care in the state.The alleged gunman displayed glaring signals that his mental... Read More.

Reproductive Health Act repealing some abortion restrictions passes in Michigan, heads to governor

Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News

(LANSING, Mich.) -- Michigan lawmakers have passed a series of 9 bills repealing certain abortion restrictions, which are now headed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk.The package, called the Reproductive Health Act, aims to help increase access to abortion that may have remained unavailable or inaccessible... Read More.

FDA approves the active ingredient in Mounjaro to help people with obesity lose weight, named Zepbound

Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the diabetes drug Zepbound to also treat obesity on Wednesday.The drug's active ingredient is called tirzepatide. As a diabetes drug, it is sold under the brand name Mounjaro, which is manufactured by pharmaceutical company... Read More.

FDA approves drug Zepbound to help people with obesity lose weight

Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News

Newborn syphilis cases at ‘dire’ levels as analysis shows tenfold increase in last decade: CDC

Tuesday, November 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The CDC is warning about "dire" levels of babies born with syphilis in the U.S., with a new analysis showing a tenfold increase from 2012 to 2022. The agency's data shows that 3,761 babies were born with syphilis in 2022, and... Read More.

Six natural remedies to help with hair loss: Everything you need to know

Monday, November 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hair has been called a person's "crown and glory," so when a person starts to lose their hair, it can be stressful, distressing and confusing.The causes of hair loss run the gamut, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, from... Read More.

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How a proposed constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights in Florida could impact access in the state

Heat-related deaths for older adults could increase by 370% through mid-century if climate warms 2 degrees Celsius

About 36M American adults have received the updated COVID vaccine: CDC

Semaglutide helps reduce risk of heart attack, stroke in people without diabetes, study finds

Mom with double uterus expecting two babies in ‘1 in a million’ pregnancy

Groundbreaking sickle cell fitness program pioneers new way to treat disease

After mass shooting, problems with Maine’s mental healthcare system come into focus: Experts

Reproductive Health Act repealing some abortion restrictions passes in Michigan, heads to governor

FDA approves the active ingredient in Mounjaro to help people with obesity lose weight, named Zepbound

FDA approves drug Zepbound to help people with obesity lose weight

Newborn syphilis cases at ‘dire’ levels as analysis shows tenfold increase in last decade: CDC

Six natural remedies to help with hair loss: Everything you need to know

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