Tylenol during pregnancy has no link to autism, large study finds

Saturday, April 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Taking acetaminophen, also known by the brand name Tylenol, during pregnancy had no effect on children developing autism, according to a study of over 1.5 million children in Denmark published this week. The study was published in JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers... Read More.

Kennedy restores staffing at 9/11 health program ahead of Capitol Hill testimony

Saturday, April 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. heads to Capitol Hill Thursday after restoring staffing at the World Trade Center Health Program, a move that could ease one of the most persistent points of bipartisan criticism he has faced for... Read More.

Trump admin touts new dietary guidelines, but will your child have healthier school lunches next fall?

Saturday, April 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As President Donald Trump's administration touts its new federal dietary guidelines, experts and officials suggest there's a long road ahead before America's students have healthier school meals.With the Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services partnering to address chronic disease... Read More.

Smoking rate among US adults drops to record low as vape use rises: CDC

Friday, March 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Cigarette smoking among U.S. adults continues to fall to record low levels as e-cigarette use rises, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published early Thursday.Nearly 10% of adults in the U.S. smoked cigarettes in... Read More.

Doctors say Pfizer’s Lyme disease vaccine trial results ‘encouraging’ after more than 70% efficacy shown

Wednesday, March 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Earlier this week, pharmaceutical company Pfizer and its partner Valneva announced that an experimental Lyme disease vaccine showed more than 70% efficacy in late-stage clinical trials.The candidate, PF-07307405, showed 73.2% efficacy in reducing confirmed cases of Lyme disease cases after... Read More.

Nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen voluntarily recalled

Saturday, March 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen are being voluntarily recalled due to the potential presence of a foreign substance.According to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration, Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. received complaints from customers who reported "a gel-like... Read More.

1 in 10 ACA enrollees dropped their coverage due to rising health care costs: Poll

Friday, March 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When Jessica Chamberlain went to sign up for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for 2026, she not prepared for the sticker shock.Last year, Chamberlain was paying $59.67 in monthly premiums. This year, she would be paying nearly... Read More.

Judge temporarily blocks RFK Jr.’s efforts to reshape childhood vaccine policy

Tuesday, March 17 by ABC News

(MASSACHUSETTS) -- A Massachusetts judge ruled on Monday in favor of medical organizations in their litigation against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his changes to federal vaccine policy.The judge temporarily blocked changes to the childhood vaccine schedule that... Read More.

Many military members may get care at hospitals at risk of financial distress — partly due to Trump cuts

Thursday, March 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As many as 724,000 service members, their families and veterans may rely on health care at hospitals that face financial vulnerability, partly due to cuts in President Donald Trump's megabill, according to a new analysis.The bill, known as HR.1, was signed... Read More.

Wyoming governor signs ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban into law

Wednesday, March 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill into law on Monday banning abortion in the state after a "fetal heartbeat" has been detected.HB 126, or the Human Heartbeat Act, prohibits abortion once cardiac activity is identified, which is around six weeks... Read More.

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Tylenol during pregnancy has no link to autism, large study finds

Kennedy restores staffing at 9/11 health program ahead of Capitol Hill testimony

Trump admin touts new dietary guidelines, but will your child have healthier school lunches next fall?

Smoking rate among US adults drops to record low as vape use rises: CDC

Doctors say Pfizer’s Lyme disease vaccine trial results ‘encouraging’ after more than 70% efficacy shown

Nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen voluntarily recalled

1 in 10 ACA enrollees dropped their coverage due to rising health care costs: Poll

Judge temporarily blocks RFK Jr.’s efforts to reshape childhood vaccine policy

Many military members may get care at hospitals at risk of financial distress — partly due to Trump cuts

Wyoming governor signs ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban into law

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