Tag: Disease
Aspirin no longer recommended to prevent 1st heart attack or stroke l GMA
With new evidence of possible harm of daily aspirin, experts are shifting recommendations for groups such as those over 60 and those 40 to 59…
Child dies in mystery outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a nationwide alert about a global hepatitis outbreak that has sickened kids in six states and killed…
Global warming may increase risk of infectious diseases
Climate change is likely to increase the number of viral transmissions across species, posing further risk to other animals and humans, according to a study…
New mask guidance leaves millions navigating changed rules l WNT
A day after the federal mask mandate was dropped on planes and public transportation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are advising people to…
CDC extends public transit mask mandate l WNT
The mask mandate is extended through at least May 3 while COVID-19 cases rise, frustrating some air travelers. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT:…
Millions of Americans affected by ‘medical gaslighting’ every year
Dr. Simone Wildes, infectious disease specialist, said patients should do research and speak up if they think doctors aren’t taking their symptoms seriously. WATCH the…
FDA experts weigh 2nd booster shot for all l WNT
Days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention greenlighted a second booster shot for Americans over 50, a panel of FDA experts are weighing…
Bruce Willis retires from acting following aphasia diagnosis
Dr. Richard Isaacson, director of Florida Atlantic University’s Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic, explains that aphasia is a disease that can result in the loss of ability…
High school students suffered the worst mentally during pandemic: CDC
Forty-four percent of students persistently felt sad or hopeless and 55% experienced emotional abuse by a parent or other adult in the home, according to…
How synthetic biology touches ‘every form of human enterprise’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to geneticist Andrew Hessel, author of “The Genesis Machine,†about advances to synthetic biology as well as the risks and…
Public health expert discusses next phase of the pandemic
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks with Dr. Ashish Jha about new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines as omicron variant cases and hospitalizations decline….
New CDC guidelines ease indoor masks, social distancing | WNT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that more than 70% of Americans should be able to remove their masks indoors, including inside schools,…
Schools across the country drop mask mandates | WNT
In Los Angeles, parents called for an end to mask mandates after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they are no longer…
Why the CDC might change mask guidelines I ABCNL
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could relax guidelines on masking as soon as next week. Dr. Rob Davidson explains why it might be…
New study on health benefits of olive oil | WNT
Researchers said olive oil may help lower risk of Alzheimer’s, cancer and cardiovascular disease. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/3uHCDO5 WATCH OTHER…
1.4 million new COVID cases reported in 24 hours
Dr. Simone Wildes, infectious disease specialist at South Shore Health, discusses the plateau of cases in New York and whether the CDC should release guidance…
