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State Department monitoring reported fatal case of pneumonic plague in Russia

Tuesday, October 6 by ABC News

The U.S. State Department is monitoring a reportedly fatal case of "pneumonia of an unknown etiology" linked to a plague research laboratory in Russia."We are aware of reports of a fatal case of suspected pneumonic plague in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia. We are monitoring... Read More.

New York declares state disaster emergency over rising measles cases. Here’s what that means

Tuesday, October 6 by ABC News

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency on Monday as neighboring Pennsylvania battles its largest measles outbreak in three decades.As of Oct. 3, New York has recorded 108 measles cases so far this year, 92 of those since mid-July across 18... Read More.

Measles cases surpass 1,000 in Pennsylvania as outbreak continues to spread

Tuesday, October 6 by ABC News

Measles cases in Pennsylvania have surpassed 1,000 so far this year as the state continues to battle an outbreak of the virus.Monday's update from the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) brings the total number of 2026 measles cases in the state to 1,004 across... Read More.

Breast cancer by the numbers: What to know about diagnoses, survival rates

Saturday, October 3 by ABC News

Oct. 1 marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, putting a spotlight on the second most common cancer diagnosed among women.Although the rates of women diagnosed with breast cancer have increased, death rates have been declining and five-year survival rates have risen.It's not... Read More.

What to know about your breast cancer risk as Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off

Saturday, October 3 by ABC News

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, with one in eight developing breast cancer in their lifetime.It is expected that more than 381,000 new cases of invasive, non-invasive and pre-invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women this year and about... Read More.

Trump administration begins mailing out $500 ACA refund checks. Here’s what to know

Saturday, October 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration has begun mailing out $500 Affordable Care Act (ACA) checks to enrollees who were allegedly overcharged for coverage.The Treasury Department is issuing the checks to 950,000 Americans in 30 states due to marketplace "user fee" overcharges, according to the... Read More.

FDA finds potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce

Saturday, October 3 by ABC News

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Friday it has found a potential source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak that was tied to lettuce over the summer.The agency collected samples during its onsite inspections of Taylor Farms de Mexico facilities, it said.Two samples tested... Read More.

San Francisco records 1st flu-related death this season

Saturday, October 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- San Francisco health officials this week reported the city's first flu death of the 2026-27 flu season.The person was an adult, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), but no other information was provided."This sad news reminds us... Read More.

As dengue continues to rise in Florida, some are worried about underreporting of cases

Wednesday, September 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As cases of dengue fever continue to rise in Florida, public health specialists are worried the true number of infections may be greater.For the week ending Sept. 19, at least 190 cases of locally acquired dengue have been confirmed in the... Read More.

Pennsylvania surpasses 900 measles cases with 13 new confirmed infections: Officials

Tuesday, September 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least 13 new measles cases have been confirmed in Pennsylvania since Friday, bringing the total so far this year to 903, according to Monday's update from the state health department.Cases have been recorded in 39 of Pennsylvania's 67 counties.... Read More.