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December 20
A judge says Missouri's abortion ban isn’t enforceable, but there's no start date for abortions
A judge has ruled that Missouri’s near-total abortion ban is unenforceable under a new constitutional amendment
December 20
December 20
FDA approves 1st medication for obstructive sleep apnea
In a study, people who took Zepbound had fewer breathing interruptions.
December 20
December 20
Texas man whose execution was halted in shaken baby case is again stopped from testifying
A Texas man facing execution did not appear at the state Capitol after two failed attempts by lawmakers to issue a subpoena for his testimony
December 20
December 20
How safe is the food supply as US sees several multi-state outbreaks?
The CDC says there is not an unusually high number of outbreaks this year.
December 20
December 20
Fentanyl fuels record homeless deaths in Oregon's Multnomah County, home to Portland
Fentanyl fueled a record number of homeless deaths last year in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland
December 20
December 20
Genetically modified pigs offer hope for human transplant organ shortage
ABC News visits scientists raising pigs with genetically modified organs.
December 20
December 20
US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag
The U.S. flu season is underway
December 20
December 20
How safe is the food supply as US sees several multi-state outbreaks?
The CDC says there is not an unusually high number of outbreaks this year.
December 20
December 19
FDA: Knockoff versions of Lilly obesity drug must come off the market
The federal government is phasing out off-brand copies of two blockbuster drugs used to treat obesity and diabetes
December 19
December 19
FDA updates the definition of 'healthy' foods
Packaged foods in the U_S_ must follow new rules in order to call themselves “healthy.”
December 19
December 19
California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?
California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That raises new questions about the outbreak of the virus, also ...
December 19
December 19
Possible link found in undiagnosed disease in Congo
As of Dec. 14, 592 cases have been reported.
December 19
December 18
DOJ files complaint against CVS for facilitating unlawful sale of prescription opioids
The Justice Department has unsealed a civil complaint alleging CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries filled unlawful prescriptions in violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act
December 18
December 18
Arizona governor urges the state to stop collecting abortion data, citing patient privacy
Arizona's governor wants to repeal the state law requiring an annual abortion report
December 18
December 18
California declares state of emergency in response to bird flu
This comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in in Louisiana.
December 18
December 18
MacKenzie Scott gives rare third gift to medical debt relief group
MacKenzie Scott continues to make medical debt relief a priority in her mysterious giving
December 18
December 18
CDC confirms 1st case of severe bird flu in US
The patient was hospitalized in Louisiana, the health agency said.
December 18
December 18
The fate of the first-ever White House Gender Policy Council is uncertain in Trump's administration
During the transition period between President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump, there has been at least some coordination on West Wing affairs
December 18
December 18
Bird flu: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergency
Health officials have confirmed the first case of severe illness in the U.S. caused by bird flu
December 18
December 18
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the US, health officials say
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the US, health officials say
December 18
December 18
Accident or homicide? Medical rulings in arrest-related deaths can dictate what happens to police
Police in the United States rarely face criminal charges when civilians die after the use of force such as physical blows, restraints or Tasers
December 18
December 17
Inside the farm raising gene-edited pigs for human kidney transplants
ABC News' Morgan Norwood visits a farm and the scientists raising pigs with genetically-modified organs to transplant them into humans for a second chance at life -- all with the FDA's permission.
December 17
December 17
Couple drops lawsuit that led to Alabama frozen embryo ruling
A couple has dropped a lawsuit that led the Alabama Supreme Court to rule earlier this year that frozen embryos are what it called "extrauterine children."
December 17
December 17
Roadside bomb kills 3 police officers escorting polio workers in northwest Pakistan
Pakistan's police say a roadside bomb has exploded near a vehicle carrying police officers assigned to protect polio workers in northwest Pakistan
December 17
December 17
Global demand spurring Indonesia's mining boom comes at a cost for many communities
Indonesia's mining industry is rapidly expanding on demand for the minerals needed to help power the global energy transition, like nickel, cobalt and bauxite
December 17
December 17
Most US teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says
Teen drug use hasn’t rebounded from its drop during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic
December 17
December 17
Who wants a pig organ? Patients sick and tired of waiting years for a transplant
People worried they'll never get a scarce human transplant want to know when they might get a pig kidney instead
December 17
December 17
An Alabama woman is doing well after the latest experimental pig kidney transplant
An Alabama woman received a pig kidney transplant last month and is free from dialysis for the first time in eight years
December 17
December 17
An Alabama woman is recovering well after a pig kidney transplant last month that freed her from eight years of dialysis
An Alabama woman is recovering well after a pig kidney transplant last month that freed her from eight years of dialysis
December 17
December 17
Takeaways from the AP's reporting on nuclear bunkers
Global security leaders are warning nuclear threats are growing as weapons spending has surged to $91.4 billion last year
December 17
December 17
Nuclear bunker sales increase, despite expert warnings they aren’t going to provide protection
Global security leaders are warning nuclear threats are growing as weapons spending surged to $91.4 billion last year
December 17
December 16
December 16
North Carolina's Medicaid expansion hits enrollment goal about a year ahead of projections
North Carolina reached its Medicaid expansion enrollment goal of 600,000 people just over a year since the program rolled out
December 16
December 16
New Jersey weighs making underage gambling no longer a crime, but subject to a fine
Should underage gambling no longer be a crime
December 16
December 16
Medical debt totaling $30 million to be paid off in Connecticut
Connecticut has become the latest state to begin notifying its eligible citizens that some or all of their medical debt will soon be paid off
December 16
December 16
Lawyer for convicted British killer nurse Lucy Letby says new evidence is grounds for appeal
A lawyer for convicted British killer nurse Lucy Letby says he plans to ask an appeals court to re-examine her convictions after the prosecution’s leading expert changed his opinion on how three infants died
December 16
December 16
Peloton instructor’s advice to step up your fitness journey
Matty Maggiacomo offers tips on how to keep fit through the holidays and become motivated to embark on a fitness plan in the new year.
December 16
December 16
Are you catching holiday blues instead of cheer? Here are some ways to find peace
Experts say that the holidays can put a strain on your mental health
December 16
December 16
RFK Jr.’s vaccine views based on ‘fraudulent’ study: Doctor
Dr. Todd Ellerin, the director of infectious diseases at South Shore Health, discusses President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
December 16
December 16
Pakistan begins last anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year after a surge in cases
Officials say Pakistan has begun its last nationwide vaccination campaign for the year to protect 45 million children from polio after a surge in new cases hampered efforts to stop the disease
December 16
December 15
7 foreign tourists hospitalized in Fiji after drinking cocktails at a resort bar
Health and tourism officials in Fiji say seven foreign tourists have been hospitalized after drinking cocktails at a resort bar
December 15
December 15
US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade, study shows
Ben Rader co-authored the study, which suggests the decrease might be due, in part, to the rise of weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
December 15
December 14
Trump nominees should ‘steer clear’ of undermining polio vaccine, McConnell says
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, a childhood polio survivor, said any of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks requiring Senate confirmation should “steer clear” of efforts to discredit the polio vaccine
December 14
December 14
Former Manhattan prosecutor to represent suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has added a prominent defense lawyer to his legal team as Manhattan prosecutors work to return him from Pennsylvania to face a murder charge
December 14
December 14
NFL wide receiver Randy Moss announces battle with cancer
Dr. Patel discusses Randy Moss’ cancer diagnosis, newly released CDC data, and U.S. obesity rates.
December 14
December 14
Stay sober and have a jolly holiday season with these expert tips
If you're planning to stay sober during this holiday season, experts suggest following some practical tips
December 14
December 13
Owner of thermometer factory gets probation for exposing workers to mercury
The owner of a New York thermometer factory has been sentenced to three years of probation for failing to protect workers who were exposed to hazardous levels of mercury
December 13
December 13
Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time
President-elect Donald Trump wants to turn the lights out on daylight saving time
December 13
December 13
North Carolina justices rule for restaurants in COVID-19 claims but against a clothing chain
North Carolina's highest court has ruled over some insurance claims filed by businesses that were harmed financially by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting 2020 government orders limiting commerce and public movement
December 13
December 13
Texas' abortion pill lawsuit against New York doctor marks new challenge to interstate telemedicine
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Texas woman via telemedicine
December 13