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High blood pressure during pregnancy has doubled, but only 60% are treated, study finds

Monday, June 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Rates of high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled between 2008-2021, but only 60% were treated for it, according to a new study published Monday in the journal Hypertension."One of the main drivers of adverse outcomes during pregnancy is due to high... Read More.

Surgeon general calls for health warnings on social media for younger users

Monday, June 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. surgeon general called on Monday for social media platforms to include health warnings for younger users.“It is time to require a surgeon general’s warning label on social media platforms, stating that social media is associated with significant mental health harms... Read More.

WHO acknowledges bird flu patient in Mexico died of other medical conditions

Saturday, June 15 by ABC News

(MEXICO) -- The World Health Organization confirmed Friday that Mexican authorities believe the man with a rare human case of bird flu actually died from other co-morbidities.On June 5, the WHO shared an update that a 59-year-old patient died with the H5N2 strain of... Read More.

More than 4,000 additional robotic pets to be given to seniors in New York to combat loneliness

Saturday, June 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Helen Macura has always wanted a dog, but the Prohibition-era home she has lived in since 1945 isn't safe for a potential pet. Her childhood dream of owning a dog finally came true a couple years ago, when Helen was in... Read More.

SCOTUS ruling on mifepristone could have lasting impact on FDA regulation: Experts

Thursday, June 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- While experts and advocacy groups applauded the U.S. Supreme Court's decision Thursday to not restrict nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone, they warn access to medication abortion remains at risk -- as does the very foundation of the Food and... Read More.

What to know about mifepristone after Supreme Court strikes down legal challenge to abortion pill

Thursday, June 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rejected on Thursday a bid by a group of antiabortion doctors that would have potentially blocked widespread access to a common abortion pill.In the opinion, written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, the court determined that the group had... Read More.

FDA had inadequate policies to heed warnings about infant formula, probe finds

Thursday, June 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration failed to heed warning signs that there were mounting concerns with one of the nation's largest infant formula makers, as a series of babies' severe illnesses and whistleblower complaints began to accumulate ahead of a critical... Read More.

Usher advocates for diabetes awareness at Capitol Hill

Thursday, June 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Eight-time Grammy award winner Usher Raymond made a surprise appearance on Capitol Hill Wednesday, urging lawmakers to make Medicare's Diabetes Prevention Program more accessible to Americans."Today, just talking about type 1 diabetes and early screening for type 1 diabetes," Usher, the Super... Read More.

Oklahoma girl becomes first pediatric patient to undergo robotic deep brain stimulation

Wednesday, June 12 by ABC News

(BETHANY, Okla.) -- An Oklahoma girl has become the first pediatric patient in the world to have robotic deep brain stimulation performed on her, two hospitals have announced.The patient, 8-year-old Karliegh Fry, suffers from rapid-onset primary dystonia, a neurological movement disorder that causes involuntary... Read More.

US surgeon general warns about the dangers of loneliness

Wednesday, June 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Last year, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared a national loneliness and social isolation epidemic throughout the country.He warned that about half of U.S. adults are experiencing considerable levels of loneliness, which can affect physical, mental and societal healthTo mark... Read More.

Modernas combo COVID and flu shot offers strong immunity in older adults during late stage trial

Monday, June 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Moderna's combo flu and COVID vaccine provided a strong immune response in older adults, with levels comparable to getting the flu and COVID shots separately, according to the company's results from a late-stage clinical trial.There are still multiple steps required before... Read More.

Study finds 1 in 5 young athletes meet criteria for pre-hypertension

Friday, June 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Up to one in five young athletes ages 10 to 31 may have pre-hypertension, a precursor to high blood pressure, according to a new preliminary study.More than 20% of athletes studied met the criteria for having high blood pressure, which can... Read More.

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High blood pressure during pregnancy has doubled, but only 60% are treated, study finds

WHO acknowledges bird flu patient in Mexico died of other medical conditions

More than 4,000 additional robotic pets to be given to seniors in New York to combat loneliness

SCOTUS ruling on mifepristone could have lasting impact on FDA regulation: Experts

What to know about mifepristone after Supreme Court strikes down legal challenge to abortion pill

FDA had inadequate policies to heed warnings about infant formula, probe finds

Usher advocates for diabetes awareness at Capitol Hill

Oklahoma girl becomes first pediatric patient to undergo robotic deep brain stimulation

US surgeon general warns about the dangers of loneliness

Modernas combo COVID and flu shot offers strong immunity in older adults during late stage trial

Study finds 1 in 5 young athletes meet criteria for pre-hypertension

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