Insomnia linked to higher risk of dementia, suicide, stroke and other major health issues: Study

Tuesday, September 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Insomnia may be linked to an increased risk of stroke, dementia and several mental health conditions, a new study finds.Researchers from Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland analyzed approximately 20 comprehensive review studies, involving millions of participants across multiple countries, to evaluate... Read More.

Dr. Heidi Overton appears before Senate committee for confirmation hearing as next FDA commissioner

Friday, September 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Dr. Heidi Overton is appearing before a Senate committee on Thursday for her confirmation hearing as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.Overton was nominated in August by President Donald Trump, who described her in a post on social media... Read More.

4,000 Brigham and Women’s nurses ‘overwhelmingly’ vote to authorize open-ended strike

Friday, September 25 by ABC News

(BOSTON) -- About 4,000 registered nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) in Boston voted "overwhelmingly" on Thursday to authorize an open-ended strike.The Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), which represents the nurses, said this could be the largest open-ended registered nurse (RN) strike in... Read More.

Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to worse health, study finds

Wednesday, September 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Eating more ultra-processed foods is linked to higher health risks, including death, according to a new study published in Family Medicine and Community Health. Researchers found that consuming higher amounts of ultra-processed foods increased the risk of heart disease, strokes, obesity,... Read More.

Possible measles exposure at Busch Stadium, local St. Louis-area businesses, officials warn

Wednesday, September 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Missouri health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Busch Stadium and nearby local businesses in St. Louis and the larger county.The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS) said the possible exposures occurred between Sept. 12 and... Read More.

What GLP-1 users should know about the potential risk of a rare type of vision loss

Tuesday, September 22 by ABC News

Dozens of Americans have filed personal injury lawsuits against the makers of popular GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, claiming they were not properly warned of the risk of a rare type of sudden vision loss, called nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, or... Read More.

LA County sees highest number of West Nile virus cases in nearly a decade

Tuesday, September 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Los Angeles County is seeing the highest number of West Nile virus cases in nearly a decade, health officials said Monday.The county has reported 100 cases so far this year. This is the highest figure since 2017 when 268 cases were... Read More.

What to know about dengue fever as Florida reports 1st death and cases rise

Monday, September 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Florida Department of Health confirmed the state's first death from dengue fever this year as cases of the mosquito-borne illness continue to rise.The department did not provide any details about the patient including name, age, sex or residence.The Tampa Bay... Read More.

2nd possible measles exposure reported in Philadelphia at airport

Monday, September 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Philadelphia is facing a second possible measles exposure, the city's Department of Public Health warned over the weekend.Health officials said an individual with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport and that the case is not connected to the recent exposure that... Read More.

Measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania rise to 4, health officials say

Wednesday, September 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Pennsylvania health officials confirmed two additional measles-associated deaths in the state on Tuesday, bringing the total number of deaths in 2026 to four.Both of the individuals were unvaccinated, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.The Corner of Mifflin County said in... Read More.

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