Tag: health
Doctors urge Americans to get flu shot and COVID booster
October is the best time to get the booster and flu shot, according to experts. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to…
CDC director gets COVID booster, discusses pandemic response and monkeypox outbreak l ABCNL
ABC’s Terry Moran presses CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky on the latest booster shots and how the CDC handled the public health emergency. WATCH the…
Mental health advocate connects with community through TikTok, shared experiences
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, ABC News spotlights Jorge Alvarez, who uses social media to spark conversations about mental health and connect with his…
Experts warn long COVID affecting the workforce l ABCNL
ABC News Senior Policy Reporter Anne Flaherty shares the stories of people who are suffering with long COVID. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM…
Uvalde turns to new football season for comfort
After a summer plagued with grief, anxiety and anger, Uvalde gets an escape as it celebrates the high school’s first home football game of the…
Surge in flu cases in Australia warns of potentially bad flu season in US
Australia saw a significant surge in flu-related hospitalizations compared to last year. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP…
FDA authorizes new vaccine boosters to fight omicron variant
ABC News contributor Dr. John Brownstein discusses the authorization as well as the monkeypox pandemic and what people can do to protect themselves. WATCH the…
Olympian Lolo Jones opens up about fertility journey
Lolo Jones speaks with Juju Chang about her desire to be a mom and her decision to freeze her eggs on the eve of turning…
CDC report shows booster coverage is lowest among Black, Hispanic and mixed-race Americans
The CDC report also found that booster coverage was highest among white and Asian Americans. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to…
Black, Brown communities are being disproportionately affected by monkeypox
ABC News’ medical contributor Dr. Darien Sutton discusses a new CDC report that shows the disproportionate effects monkeypox is having on black and brown communities…
1 of nation’s oldest farmers gives lesson on longevity
Earl Mallinger, 105, said people should “keep moving” if they want to live a long and healthy life. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS…
White House rolls out new monkeypox vaccine strategy
The initiative focuses on LGBTQ events in attempts to get more vaccines administered. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/3uHCDO5 WATCH OTHER FULL…
Fentanyl overdose survivor gives update on her recovery | Nightline
With synthetic opioid deaths up 23% since last year, according to the CDC, fentanyl has become one of the country’s deadliest crises and one young…
House Dems pass $370 billion Inflation Reduction Act
The bill is a cornerstone of President Joe Biden’s economic agenda. It is the largest investment in fighting climate change in U.S. history. It will…
New York officials assessing potential spread after polio found in wastewater l ABCNL
Dr. John Brownstein, epidemiologist and Chief Innovation Officer at Boston Children’s Hospital, discusses the Rockland County, New York, polio case and whether the virus could…
NYC health officials hold town hall on monkeypox outbreak, vaccine access
In response to the recent monkeypox outbreak, New York City health officials discussed vaccination sites, testing and preventative measures in the event. SUBSCRIBE to ABC…
Biden set to sign health, climate and tax bill into law l GMA
ABC News’ Cecilia Vega reports on how this bill will impact Americans. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/3SSbsxi #ABCNews #Biden #InflationReductionAct source
New COVID booster shots could be on the way within weeks l GMA
ABC News’ Trevor Ault reports on the latest on the fight against COVID and the new booster shots. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/3QuDAVO #ABCNews #COVID19 #Booster #Vaccine…
How do medication abortions work?
According to data gathered by the Guttmacher Institute, medication abortions account for the majority of all abortions performed in the U.S. SUBSCRIBE to ABC News…
How to protect your pets from monkeypox as US cases rise
ABC News contributor and dermatologist Dr. Mark Abdelmalek discusses the latest amid monkeypox, including the CDC’s warning that the disease can spread to animals. WATCH…
