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Federal government to relaunch free COVID tests program

Wednesday, September 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The federal government program used for the last two winters to send free COVID tests to Americans' homes will get up-and-running once again in the coming days, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said Wednesday.Becerra made the announcement at a CVS drugstore... Read More.

Mississippi sees 10-fold increase in babies born with syphilis since 2016: Report

Wednesday, September 20 by ABC News

(JACKSON, Miss.) -- The number of babies born with syphilis in Mississippi has risen 10-fold over the last several years, according to a new report.Between 2016 and 2022, congenital syphilis cases rose from 10 to 110, marking a 1,000% increase, according to a report from... Read More.

Wildfires in recent years have reversed some of the progress made in eliminating air pollution, new study suggests

Wednesday, September 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The smoke from wildfires in recent years has been so intense that it is decreasing air quality in the majority of the U.S., reversing some of the improvements made to air quality in the last several decades, according to new research.Wildfire... Read More.

Hispanics experience higher risk of heart disease, stroke while facing language barriers

Wednesday, September 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When Jose Montijo sought treatment for shortness of breath, doctors realized he was experiencing heart failure."They told me your heart is working at 20% and you are a candidate for a heart attack," the Puerto Rican dishwasher from New York recalled... Read More.

Soap opera star dies by suicide: What to know about bipolar disorder

Wednesday, September 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The death of 43-year-old Billy Miller, an actor best known for his role in the soap opera The Young and the Restless, was due to suicide, his mother has confirmed.Patricia Miller wrote in a statement shared on X, the platform formerly... Read More.

Weekly COVID hospitalizations reach 20,000 for 1st time since March but new vaccine could help: Experts

Tuesday, September 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- COVID-19 hospitalizations are continuing to climb in the United States, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.For the week ending Sept. 9, hospitalizations increased 7.7% from 19,068 to 20,538 weekly hospitalizations.This marks the first time COVID hospitalizations have... Read More.

Over 58K pounds of raw ground beef recalled in multiple states

Monday, September 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a recall on approximately 58,281 pounds of raw ground beef due to possible E. coli contamination.American Foods Group and business operator Green Bay Dressed Beef announced a recall Friday after a sample collected by a state... Read More.

What to know about Nipah virus amid outbreak in India

Monday, September 18 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- India's southern state of Kerala is currently facing an outbreak of the rare, but potentially serious Nipah virus with at least two deaths so far, according to local reports.Health officials have closed schools and offices in Kerala and hundreds of residents are... Read More.

New app will allow New Yorkers to avoid commuting through the poorest air quality

Monday, September 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- For those who need to commute when air quality is poor, a new technology will make it possible to use the safest route possible for their health.Airways, a new map--based app launched on Monday at the start of Climate Week NYC,... Read More.

Former Florida surgeon general rebukes DeSantis administration’s claims on COVID vaccines

Saturday, September 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A former Florida surgeon general is rebuking claims by the DeSantis administration that updated COVID-19 vaccines have "not been proven to be safe or effective" and that the shots should not be recommended for individuals under the age of 65.The COVID vaccines... Read More.

Several states issue West Nile virus alerts after detecting cases in residents

Friday, September 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Health officials in several states are raising concerns about West Nile virus after detecting cases among residents, including some deaths.Counties in Georgia, Maryland and Texas have detected their first infections this year. Kansas is putting nearly the entire state on high... Read More.

COVID guide: What to know about symptoms, testing, treatment and vaccines

Friday, September 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise across the United States and a new updated vaccine becomes available, many have questions on how to best keep their families safe.Much has changed over the last three years including testing, treatment availability and even... Read More.

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Federal government to relaunch free COVID tests program

Mississippi sees 10-fold increase in babies born with syphilis since 2016: Report

Wildfires in recent years have reversed some of the progress made in eliminating air pollution, new study suggests

Hispanics experience higher risk of heart disease, stroke while facing language barriers

Soap opera star dies by suicide: What to know about bipolar disorder

Weekly COVID hospitalizations reach 20,000 for 1st time since March but new vaccine could help: Experts

Over 58K pounds of raw ground beef recalled in multiple states

What to know about Nipah virus amid outbreak in India

New app will allow New Yorkers to avoid commuting through the poorest air quality

Former Florida surgeon general rebukes DeSantis administration’s claims on COVID vaccines

Several states issue West Nile virus alerts after detecting cases in residents

COVID guide: What to know about symptoms, testing, treatment and vaccines

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