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New federal screening guidance expands cervical cancer testing with an at-home HPV option

Monday, January 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A major update to federal women's health preventive guidance will make it easier for women to get screened for cervical cancer, including a self-collection option that allows some women to test themselves at home instead of going to a doctor for... Read More.

New York reports record-breaking number of flu hospitalizations in a single week

Saturday, January 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York is reporting the highest number of flu hospitalizations recorded in a single week, the state's health department said on Friday.During the week ending Dec. 27, 4,546 people were hospitalized with flu, a 24% increase from the 3,666 who were... Read More.

Children who miss early vaccines more likely to not get the MMR shot by age 2: Study

Saturday, January 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Children who miss early vaccinations are far more likely to miss the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine by age 2, a new study found.The findings come as the U.S. recently surpassed 2,000 measles cases for the first time in more than... Read More.

US measles cases surpass 2,000, highest in 30 years: CDC

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. has surpassed 2,000 measles cases for the first time in more than 30 years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.As of Dec. 23, a total of 2,012 cases have been reported in the U.S.... Read More.

Flu cases on the rise amid holiday travel, gatherings, latest CDC data shows

Tuesday, December 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Flu activity is increasing across the U.S. amid holiday travel and gatherings, according to the latest data the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC estimates there have been at least 4.6 million illnesses, 49,000 hospitalizations and 1,900 deaths from... Read More.

Groundbreaking robotic surgery, Alzheimer’s blood test: 7 of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2025

Tuesday, December 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- From robotic surgery performed 7,000 miles away to the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease, 2025 has been a year full of medical breakthroughs.Scientists discovered a brain implant to give some patients back their independence, prevented others from needing... Read More.

Nearly 5 million flu illnesses reported so far nationally, latest CDC data shows

Saturday, December 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Flu activity is increasing across the country, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.New York City is seeing some of the highest levels of flu-like activity across the country. States including Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut,... Read More.

HHS proposes actions to limit access to gender-affirming care for minors

Saturday, December 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Thursday a series of proposed actions to limit access to gender-affirming care for minors.It comes after HHS released a final version of its report on pediatric gender-affirming care last month, claiming... Read More.

Flu concerns grow in US as UK sees more cases among kids

Monday, December 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Concerns about the flu spreading in the U.S. are growing as the U.K. continues to see a spike in cases among children and young adults.The increased number of cases in the U.K., could be a predictor for the flu season in... Read More.

14 cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in Florida, may be linked to gym

Sunday, December 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least 14 cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported in central Florida.In an email to state Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, the Florida Department of Health revealed the outbreak is linked to a gym, reported ABC News affiliate WFTV.The letter from... Read More.