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Measles outbreak in Texas hits 481 cases, with 59 new infections confirmed in last 3 days

Friday, April 4 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- The measles outbreak in western Texas has hit 481 cases, with 59 newly identified infections confirmed over the last three days, according to new data published Friday.Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or in individuals whose vaccination status... Read More.

More cities, counties start to remove fluoride from public drinking water

Thursday, April 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More cities and counties across the U.S. are moving to ban fluoride in public drinking water after Utah became the first state in the country to do so.The Miami-Dade County commissioners voted 8-2 on Tuesday to stop adding fluoride to the public... Read More.

Supreme Court takes up bid to defund Planned Parenthood

Wednesday, April 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The battle over taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood takes center stage at the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday in a dispute over South Carolina's exclusion of the group from the state Medicaid program because it provides abortions.On the line is the ability... Read More.

Intermittent fasting can be hit or miss, but research suggests sweet spot can help some stick to their diet

Tuesday, April 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Cutting back on calories three days a week may lead to more weight loss than daily dieting and may be more effective than other types of so-called "intermittent fasting," a new study suggests.In a new study published in the Annals of... Read More.

12 months and 70 cases since the first human bird flu infection: Are we any safer?

Tuesday, April 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- One year ago, the first bird flu infection in a human in the United States was reported in a Texas dairy worker, just weeks after the virus had been found in cattle for the first time ever.While the virus has spread... Read More.

Measles outbreak in Texas is spreading beyond the Mennonite community: Officials

Friday, March 28 by ABC News

(LUBBOCK, Texas) -- When the first measles cases were confirmed in western Texas, health officials said the infections primarily affected the Mennonite community.Mennonites, who are part of the Anabaptist Christian church, have a small presence in the United States -- and Texas in general... Read More.

Utah becomes 1st state to ban fluoride in drinking water

Friday, March 28 by ABC News

(SALT LAKE CITY) -- Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill making the state the first in the nation to ban fluoride in drinking water.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Michigan resident dies of rabies after undergoing organ transplant in Ohio: Officials

Thursday, March 27 by ABC News

(LANSING, Mich.) -- A Michigan resident has died of rabies after apparently undergoing an organ transplant, health officials said.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) told ABC News that the patient underwent an organ transplant at an Ohio hospital in December 2024.The... Read More.

Measles vaccinations are increasing in some areas hit hard by cases: Officials

Wednesday, March 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Measles vaccination rates appear to be increasing in some areas of the U.S. that have been affected by outbreaks this year.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends that people receive two doses of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine... Read More.

Measles case confirmed in DC, individual may have exposed others on Amtrak train