Health

Teen opens up about gambling addiction as legalized sports betting sweeps the nation

Tuesday, September 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In an age of proliferated and accessible mobile gambling, a 19-year-old, who first spoke with ABC News' Good Morning America last year, said he is still struggling with a gambling addiction despite three months in rehab, and continued work with a... Read More.

What to know about Merkel cell carcinoma, the rare skin cancer that led to the death of Jimmy Buffett

Tuesday, September 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- "Margaritaville" singer Jimmy Buffett died on Sept. 1 after a four-year battle with a rare skin cancer.Buffet's website revealed he had been diagnosed with Merkel cell carcinoma, but had been able to perform until recently, when his health began to decline.Here's... Read More.

Nurse saves young boy’s life by donating part of her liver

Tuesday, September 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 20-month-old boy with a rare genetic mutation was saved earlier this summer by a stranger who donated part of her liver to him.Logan Salva was diagnosed shortly after his birth with Alagille syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes the bile... Read More.

New COVID variant BA.2.86 is now in five states. Here’s what to know

Friday, September 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More health officials across the U.S. are reporting new cases of the COVID variant BA.2.86.On Thursday, a genome sequencing team at Houston Methodist Hospital said it had identified the first case in Texas, a member of team wrote on X, formerly known... Read More.

Nursing homes must boost staffing levels under new Biden plan

Friday, September 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Nursing homes that accept Medicaid and Medicare must adhere to new federally required staffing levels in order to keep receiving taxpayer money, according to a rule announced Friday by the Biden administration that would apply to some 15,000 centers.It’s an unprecedented move... Read More.

Should you be shopping for talc-free beauty products?

Friday, September 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Cosmetics are a part of a daily routine for many people, but how often are you actually looking at the ingredients?"Talc is used in a range of beauty products," Credo senior scientist Christina Ross told Good Morning America."In color cosmetics, it... Read More.

Parents honor late son by promoting improved football safety equipment

Friday, September 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Fifteen years ago, Brian and Kathy Haugen lost their son Taylor while he was playing football for his high school team.The wide receiver took a hit to his abdomen by two defenders and didn't get up for a few minutes. After... Read More.

Drinking borax is a trend on social media, but doctors say it isn’t safe

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Borax, a white, powdery substance, has long been a staple in many households as a cleaning agent and laundry detergent booster.Now, the substance is making the rounds on social media with some people promoting it as a health booster -- a... Read More.

FDA sends warning letter to three major formula makers over quality control concerns

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The FDA has sent warning letters to three formula companies, red-flagging concerns about serious quality control issues at some manufacturing facilities.The warning letters were all sent Wednesday to Reckitt/Mead Johnson and Perrigo -- two long-dominating industry forces -- and ByHeart, a... Read More.

Virginia experiencing statewide outbreak of serious meningococcal disease: Officials

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(RICHMOND, Va.) -- Health officials in Virginia have announced the state is experiencing an outbreak of rare, but serious meningococcal disease.Twenty-seven cases have been identified since June 2022, which is three times higher than the expected number of cases during this period, according to... Read More.

Medicare recipients say new drug price negotiations will save them thousands

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Every month, Dawn LaGuerre has to decide which bills she's going to pay or if she needs to cut back on groceries to be able to afford her monthly medications.The 63-year-old from Utica, New York -- 90 miles northwest of Albany... Read More.

Overdose reversal drug Narcan will be available to buy over-the-counter starting in September

Wednesday, August 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The overdose reversal drug Narcan will be available for over-the-counter purchase starting in September, its manufacturer announced Wednesday.Biotech company Emergent BioSolutions Inc. said the nasal spray has been shipped to pharmacies, drugstores and grocery stores as well as online retailers with... Read More.

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Teen opens up about gambling addiction as legalized sports betting sweeps the nation

What to know about Merkel cell carcinoma, the rare skin cancer that led to the death of Jimmy Buffett

Nurse saves young boy’s life by donating part of her liver

New COVID variant BA.2.86 is now in five states. Here’s what to know

Nursing homes must boost staffing levels under new Biden plan

Should you be shopping for talc-free beauty products?

Parents honor late son by promoting improved football safety equipment

FDA sends warning letter to three major formula makers over quality control concerns

Virginia experiencing statewide outbreak of serious meningococcal disease: Officials

Medicare recipients say new drug price negotiations will save them thousands

Overdose reversal drug Narcan will be available to buy over-the-counter starting in September

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