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Draft of new ‘MAHA’ report suggests RFK Jr. won’t target pesticides

Sunday, August 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The draft of an upcoming government report suggesting ways to improve the health of American children does not recommend severe restrictions on pesticides and ultra-processed foods, according to a copy of the document obtained by ABC News.The draft's language, if left... Read More.

CDC launches new national campaign to tackle mental health, substance use among teens

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a new campaign on Tuesday aimed at tackling mental health and substance use among teens ahead of the upcoming school year.The federal campaign, entitled Free Mind, aims to provide teens and their parents or... Read More.

Senate confirms Trump nominee Susan Monarez as CDC director. Here’s what to know

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate confirmed Susan Monarez as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Monarez was confirmed by a vote of 51-47 along party lines on Tuesday evening. Sens. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) were... Read More.

1st pill for obstructive sleep apnea could be around the corner

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The first oral pill for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could be around the corner after pharmaceutical company Apnimed Inc. reported positive results from its stage III clinical trial.Currently, many people diagnosed with OSA patients require a machine that covers their nose... Read More.

Measles cases in US over 4.5 times higher than all of last year

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Measles cases in the United States are continuing to rise after breaking a decades-long record just two weeks ago.There are now 1,319 confirmed measles cases across 39 states, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated... Read More.

Why gentle exercise like yoga, tai chi and walking may help people sleep better

Thursday, July 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep or get restful sleep. It affects nearly 15% of American adults each month, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The American Academy of Sleep... Read More.

More than 14M children globally have not received a dose of any vaccine: WHO

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 14 million children around the world have not received a single dose of any vaccine, according to new data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.This is 4 million more children than the 2024 target set by the... Read More.

Texas floodwaters can increase health risks that could last for months: Experts

Saturday, July 12 by ABC News

(Texas) -- Central Texas is continuing to recover from one of the deadliest floods in the state's history, which killed more than 120 people, many of whom were children.While there is an economic toll from floods due to the damage it causes to property, commerce... Read More.

FDA approves 12-month flea treatment for dogs, marking veterinary breakthrough

Friday, July 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Dogs across the U.S. could soon get longer-lasting protection against pesky parasites thanks to a new treatment approved by federal regulators Thursday.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to Bravecto Quantum, the first-ever flea and tick preventative that... Read More.

70% of children in Ukraine don’t have access to basic goods, services: UNICEF