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RFK Jr. releases new dietary guidelines with emphasis on protein and full-fat dairy, less processed foods

Wednesday, January 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new federal dietary guidelines on Wednesday, encouraging Americans to limit highly processed food and reduce refined carbohydrates.The guidelines also encourage Americans to eat whole foods like fruits and vegetables, incorporate healthy fats,... Read More.

Flu activity in US could continue to rise for weeks, top CDC epidemiologist says

Wednesday, January 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Flu activity could continue to increase in the U.S. over the next few weeks, according to a top flu epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."There's a lot of influenza out there right now," Dr. Carrie Reed, chief... Read More.

Flu-like illness activity now at highest rate on record, new CDC data shows

Tuesday, January 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Flu activity is continuing to climb across the U.S. as hospitalizations rise, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The percent of outpatient visits for respiratory illnesses are now at the highest rate on record.About 8%... Read More.

CDC changes childhood immunization schedule, removing universal recommendation for multiple shots

Tuesday, January 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Monday it is changing the childhood immunization schedule.The federal health agency is removing the universal recommendation for multiple shots, in what it calls an attempt to mirror the schedules of peer... Read More.

Flu activity continues to climb across the US with at least 11 million cases: CDC

Monday, January 5 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Flu activity is continuing to climb across the U.S. as hospitalizations rise, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC estimates there have been 120,000 hospitalizations so far this season, a 38.8% increase from the prior... Read More.

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.