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Mom of four’s donated organs help save four lives after she collapsed at son’s football game

Wednesday, September 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A California mom is being remembered for her selflessness, even in death, after she collapsed on the field during her son's football game.Lucinda Daniels, a mom of four, ran to the side of her son Dillon, a varsity football player at... Read More.

COVID-19 booster shots expected as early as next week

Tuesday, September 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The upcoming COVID-19 booster is expected as early as next week -- potentially as soon as Sept. 13 -- and is expected to protect against severe disease and death from currently circulating variants. First, the Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize... Read More.

6 die from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria in 3 East Coast states. Here’s what to know about Vibrio vulnificus

Tuesday, September 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least six people have died on the East Coast this summer after being infected with "flesh-eating" bacteria in warming waters.Health officials say two people in Connecticut, one person in New York and three in North Carolina died in July and August... Read More.

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.

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