What to know about a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship

Wednesday, May 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A rare rodent-borne disease may be behind an outbreak aboard a cruise ship.The World Health Organization (WHO) says there has been one laboratory confirmed case and five suspected cases. Of those six people, three have died.The deaths occurred between April 11... Read More.

‘Some human-to-human transmission’ possible in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship: WHO official

Wednesday, May 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An epidemiologist at the World Health Organization (WHO) said that there may be some person-to-person spread in the suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship.As of Monday, there have been seven cases reported aboard the MV Hondius, of which two are... Read More.

CDC warns additional measles cases in US are expected amid upcoming travel season

Saturday, May 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With a busy travel season approaching, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that additional measles cases in the U.S. can be expected over the next few months.The agency sent the alert to state and local health departments,... Read More.

FDA approves 1st non-antipsychotic medication for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease

Saturday, May 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug Auvelity this week for the treatment of agitation in adults with Alzheimer's dementia.The extended-release tablet is the first FDA-approved medication for this condition that is not an anti-psychotic.Anti-psychotics carry serious risks including... Read More.

After nearly 1,000 cases, here’s how South Carolina officials beat back a measles outbreak

Saturday, May 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A few months ago, a measles outbreak seemed poised to overwhelm the northern region of South Carolina.More than 100 infections were being reported every week, with the total eventually surpassing that of last year's record-setting outbreak in Texas.However, after six months... Read More.

As heart, kidney and metabolic health worsen, cancer risk may rise: Study

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As heart, kidney and metabolic problems progress to more advanced stages, a person's risk of developing several cancers also rises sharply, a new study finds.Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome is a disorder that occurs when heart disease, kidney problems and metabolic issues including... Read More.

FDA issues vouchers to 3 companies to help fast track review of potential psychedelic medications

Sunday, April 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Friday It's issuing national priority vouchers to three companies to help fast-track the review of certain psychedelic medications.The companies are studying psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder and methylone for post-traumatic... Read More.

Acting AG Todd Blanche signs order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous drug

Friday, April 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order on Thursday reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug.The order moves marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, putting state-licensed medical marijuana in the same category as some pain medications, ketamine and... Read More.

More Americans breathing unhealthy air, new American Lung Association report finds

Thursday, April 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nearly half of Americans -- 152.3 million people -- now live in places with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution (PM2.5), two of the most dangerous air pollutants.The American Lung Association's 2026 "State of the Air" report finds that... Read More.

Growing number of trauma, brain injuries linked to e-bikes and e-scooters at 1 hospital: Study

Saturday, April 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- E-bikes and e-scooters led to a growing number of trauma injuries at one New York City hospital, according to a new study published Wednesday.About 7% of all trauma visits between 2018 and 2023 at Bellevue Hospital Center were due to... Read More.

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What to know about a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship

‘Some human-to-human transmission’ possible in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship: WHO official

CDC warns additional measles cases in US are expected amid upcoming travel season

FDA approves 1st non-antipsychotic medication for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease

After nearly 1,000 cases, here’s how South Carolina officials beat back a measles outbreak

As heart, kidney and metabolic health worsen, cancer risk may rise: Study

FDA issues vouchers to 3 companies to help fast track review of potential psychedelic medications

Acting AG Todd Blanche signs order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous drug

More Americans breathing unhealthy air, new American Lung Association report finds

Growing number of trauma, brain injuries linked to e-bikes and e-scooters at 1 hospital: Study

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