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One of the world’s last cities with a mask mandate plans to drop it

Tuesday, February 28 by ABC News

(HONG KONG) -- Hong Kong is ending its mask mandate Wednesday, becoming one of the world's last cities to drop rules demanding face coverings.In a press conference Tuesday, Chief Executive John Lee said residents and tourists will not be required to wear masks indoors, outdoors... Read More.

Obesity drugs often aren’t covered by insurance. Experts say this limits access, increases disparities.

Tuesday, February 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dr. Deborah Horn wants to give her patients with obesity the best possible care. But too often, the conversation in appointments isn't focused on picking the best treatment options, which sometimes includes anti-obesity medication.Instead, the conversations are focused on cost and... Read More.

What the ‘lab leak’ theory report about COVID’s origins does and doesn’t mean

Tuesday, February 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The news that the U.S. Department of Energy now believes with "low confidence" that the COVID-19 pandemic "most likely" was the result of a laboratory leak in China, resulted in a firestorm of debate across the internet.First reported by The Wall... Read More.

Daughter surprises dad by being his kidney donor

Tuesday, February 28 by ABC News

(ST. LOUIS) -- For over nine months, Delayne Ivanowski of Kirkwood, Missouri, kept a secret from her dad that ended up saving his life.Delayne Ivanowski, a 25-year-old nurse at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, donated her kidney to her dad John Ivanowski, who told... Read More.

Artificial sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke: Study

Monday, February 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Zero-calorie sweetener erythritol, widely used in sugar replacement or reduced-sugar products, has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular events including heart attacks and strokes for older adults consuming high amounts and already at risk of heart disease, according to... Read More.

Couple welcomes two sets of ‘rare’ twins 14 months apart

Monday, February 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Britney Alba remembers the day she and her husband, Frankie Alba, received the news they were expecting twins. It had only been six months since they had welcomed their twin sons."Frankie and I were not trying but it just happened. We... Read More.

COVID’s origins ‘most likely‘ lab leak, agency reportedly says

Monday, February 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- While no firm conclusion has yet been made among health and government officials as to where COVID-19 came from, the U.S. Energy Department has now reportedly indicated it believes the virus was most likely the result of a lab leak in China... Read More.

Obesity crisis is worsening heart disease risks during and after pregnancy: Experts

Monday, February 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Growing rates of obesity are contributing to more heart disease risks during and after pregnancy, experts warn.People with obesity are more at risk of potentially lethal pregnancy complications like diabetes, hypertension, and pre-eclampsia. Those conditions increase the risk of heart disease... Read More.

Drug-resistant strain of Shigella bacteria prompts warning from CDC

Monday, February 27 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory Friday about an increase in an antibiotic-resistant strain of the Shigella bacteria.Shigella is highly infectious and causes around 450,000 infections in the U.S. every year, according to the CDC.Shigella is transmitted... Read More.

Amid new report on COVID’s origins, investigation continues into 2 main theories

Sunday, February 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- While no firm conclusion has yet been made among health and government officials as to where COVID-19 came from, the U.S. Energy Department has now reportedly indicated it believes the virus was most likely the result of a lab leak in China... Read More.

Measles outbreak that sickened 85 children declared over in Ohio

Friday, February 24 by ABC News

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- The measles outbreak in central Ohio that left 85 children infected has officially been declared over, Columbus Public Health announced Thursday."CPH has received the last pending test result, which was negative for suspected measles cases," the agency tweeted. "We have surpassed... Read More.

Woman speaks out after surviving heart attack, open-heart surgery before graduating college

Friday, February 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- By the time Ceirra Zeager graduated from college last year, she had already survived a heart attack and open-heart surgery.Now, the 23-year-old is sharing her story to help other people, especially women, know the signs and symptoms of heart disease."You really... Read More.

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