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HHS finalizes report on gender-affirming care for youth, medical groups push back

Thursday, November 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a final version of its report on pediatric gender-affirming care on Wednesday, claiming it found "medical dangers posed to children," which is receiving pushback from medical groups.The report alleged that gender-affirming care... Read More.

Global rise in ultra-processed foods is major public health threat, experts say

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The global rise of ultra-processed foods in diets worldwide poses a major public health threat, according to experts who published a series of papers in medical journal The Lancet.The authors cite studies that show ultra-processed diets are linked to chronic health... Read More.

SNAP is back, but millions of Americans could lose benefits due to new restrictions

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Just as SNAP benefits were reinstated for millions of Americans following the reopening of the federal government, many are now set to permanently lose them.Nearly 42 million Americans, including low-income families and vulnerable households, rely on SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Read More.

As few as 2 cigarettes per day linked to 60% increased risk of heart disease: Study

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Just 100 cigarettes over the course of someone's life may be enough to raise their risk of heart disease and death, a new study suggests.Researchers at Johns Hopkins University, who looked at the smoking habits of more than 300,000 adults for... Read More.

South Carolina lawmakers debate abortion bill that could imprison people who receive the procedure

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) -- A few South Carolina lawmakers are holding a hearing on Tuesday to discuss a near-total abortion ban that removes exceptions and could send anyone involved with termination of a pregnancy to prison for decades.Currently, the state has a six-week abortion ban,... Read More.

New Jersey man believed to be 1st known death from red meat allergy linked to tick bites

Friday, November 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A New Jersey man is believed to be the first documented death from alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by tick bites.The man, a 47-year-old airline pilot, was otherwise healthy, according to a case study from researchers at the University of... Read More.

Some food banks see up to 1,800% surge in demand since SNAP benefits were halted

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Food banks and pantries have been experiencing historic demand since SNAP benefits halted on Nov. 1 for many Americans due to the federal government shutdown.That halt affected nearly 42 million Americans, many of whom are older or low-income, and use benefits... Read More.

Canada loses measles elimination status amid year-long outbreak: Health officials

Monday, November 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Canada has lost its measles elimination status after struggling to contain a year-long outbreak, the country's public health agency announced on Monday.The Public Health Agency of Canada said it was informed of the loss by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)... Read More.

FDA removes ‘black box’ warning label on hormone replacement therapy for menopause

Monday, November 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration said Monday it will remove the "black box" warning from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products for menopause.The change comes after two studies in the early 2000s claimed that there were major risks associated with HRT, including... Read More.

Trump administration announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices for many Americans

Friday, November 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration announced deals on Thursday with pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly that would lower the cost of GLP-1 drugs for many Americans, including those on Medicare.The administration negotiated how much both the government and consumers would pay for... Read More.

HHS finalizes report on gender-affirming care for youth, medical groups push back

Global rise in ultra-processed foods is major public health threat, experts say

SNAP is back, but millions of Americans could lose benefits due to new restrictions

As few as 2 cigarettes per day linked to 60% increased risk of heart disease: Study

South Carolina lawmakers debate abortion bill that could imprison people who receive the procedure

New Jersey man believed to be 1st known death from red meat allergy linked to tick bites

Some food banks see up to 1,800% surge in demand since SNAP benefits were halted

Canada loses measles elimination status amid year-long outbreak: Health officials

FDA removes ‘black box’ warning label on hormone replacement therapy for menopause

Trump administration announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices for many Americans

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