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COVID hospitalizations increase for 6th consecutive week but still at historic lows

Tuesday, August 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- COVID hospitalizations are continuing to increase in the United States, according to data updated Monday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Hospitalizations rose for the sixth consecutive week, this time by 18.8% during the week ending Aug.19 to 15,067 -- similar... Read More.

Eighteen-year-old donates kidney to mom, encourages others to ‘be a donor’

Tuesday, August 29 by ABC News

(NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas) -- For years, Jessica Jordan of North Richland Hills, Texas, lived with debilitating pain. Her daughter, 18-year-old Brooke Lyle, remembers her mom tried to "hide the pain a lot," but, as she told Good Morning America, she knew "something was... Read More.

Biden administration names 10 prescription drugs for first-ever Medicare price negotiations

Tuesday, August 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled the first 10 prescription drugs that will be subject to price negotiations with Medicare, marking a milestone for Democrats in their yearslong push to lower rising health care costs.The list includes Jardiance, Xarelto, Januvia, Farxiga, Entresto,... Read More.

Couple welcomes quintuplets after years of infertility

Tuesday, August 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With one delivery, Graham and Stephanie Freels became first-time parents, times five.Stephanie Freels, 27, gave birth on June 4 to five babies -- four girls and one boy -- delivered via emergency cesarean section.Over the weekend, she and her husband and... Read More.

Semaglutide used for weight loss also helps reduce heart failure symptoms, study finds

Monday, August 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, is also effective at reducing symptoms of heart failure, new research shows.A study published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine followed over 500 patients who were both overweight... Read More.

School districts in Kentucky, Texas cancel classes amid ‘surge’ of illnesses including COVID

Friday, August 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Just weeks into the new school year, districts in multiple states are canceling in-person classes for several weeks due to respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, among students and staff.Two school districts in Kentucky -- Lee County School District and Magoffin County Schools... Read More.

Is your kid’s lunch safe to eat? Expert food safety tips for back-to-school meal prep

Friday, August 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Although lunch boxes and insulated containers to ensure temperature control have largely taken the place of brown paper bags at lunchtime, there are still a few easy-to-follow food safety practices that every parent or guardian should keep in mind before sending... Read More.

Updated COVID shot likely to be available mid-September

Friday, August 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The updated COVID vaccine should become available in mid-September, along with a likely recommendation that everyone should get the booster shot, U.S. health officials said this week.The timeline was laid out by officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... Read More.

What to expect with COVID, RSV, flu shots set to be available this fall

Friday, August 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Health officials are urging the public to plan ahead when it comes to scheduling their vaccinations, as this year may look a little different than previous seasons.With fall approaching, public health officials are spreading the word about newly approved vaccines and... Read More.

Frozen vegetables recalled due to possible listeria contamination

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Kroger and Food Lion shoppers who have purchased frozen veggies should check their freezer for products that have been recalled over potential listeria contamination.Twin City Foods, Inc. issued a voluntary recall on Tuesday for "a limited quantity of Not-Ready-To Eat Individually... Read More.

Several people fall ill with mysterious rashes, fever after Tough Mudder event

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(SONOMA, Calif.) -- California health officials have issued an advisory after several people who competed in a Tough Mudder run and obstacle course competition last weekend fell ill with as-yet unexplained symptoms.The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (SDHS) said it has received multiple... Read More.

Certain eye drops should be thrown out due to bacterial and fungal contamination, FDA warns

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Consumers should not purchase and immediately stop using certain eye drops due to potential bacterial or fungal contamination, according to a warning issued by the Food and Drug Administration.The two specific products listed in the warning are Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops... Read More.

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COVID hospitalizations increase for 6th consecutive week but still at historic lows

Eighteen-year-old donates kidney to mom, encourages others to ‘be a donor’

Biden administration names 10 prescription drugs for first-ever Medicare price negotiations

Couple welcomes quintuplets after years of infertility

Semaglutide used for weight loss also helps reduce heart failure symptoms, study finds

School districts in Kentucky, Texas cancel classes amid ‘surge’ of illnesses including COVID

Is your kid’s lunch safe to eat? Expert food safety tips for back-to-school meal prep

Updated COVID shot likely to be available mid-September

What to expect with COVID, RSV, flu shots set to be available this fall

Frozen vegetables recalled due to possible listeria contamination

Several people fall ill with mysterious rashes, fever after Tough Mudder event

Certain eye drops should be thrown out due to bacterial and fungal contamination, FDA warns

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