Tag: wellness
E-cigarettes could lead to lung irritation: Study l ABC News
Researchers looked at Juul e-cigarettes and found chemicals which they say can irritate airways and prompt the respiratory system to become inflamed. #ABCNews #ECigaretts #Juul…
New warning about fatal mosquito-borne virus l ABC News
Eastern Equine Encephalitis is now responsible for at least seven deaths from Michigan to Massachusetts, according to health officials. #ABCNews #EEE #MosquitoVirus #EEEVirus source
Flu season is back and off to a deadly start | ABC News
CDC is reporting 2.6 million cases and 1,300 deaths so far. SUBSCRIBE to GMA https://bit.ly/2Zq0dU5 To read the full story and others, visit http://www.goodmorningamerica.com #GMA…
Here’s why life-saving drugs may be missing on your next flight l ABC News
While the FAA requires all commercial planes to have an emergency medical kit, they don’t have to carry epinephrine auto-injectors for passengers with life-threatening allergic…
Concerns grow as officials expect dangerous disease to spread
At least two U.S. cases of coronavirus have been confirmed, with dozens more possible cases over 22 states. source
Death toll from coronavirus on the rise
At least 259 people have died as more than 12,000 cases have been confirmed worldwide. WATCH THE FULL EPISODES OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/35ZFVjm WATCH…
New CDC survey finds 4 in 10 American adults are obese
The survey of more than 5,000 adults from 2017 to 2018 found that 42% registered a body mass index above 30 that put them in…
Former CDC director reacts to coronavirus response
Dr. Richard Besser was the director of the CDC during the swine flu pandemic. source
California governor discusses coronavirus cases in his state
Governor Gavin Newsom discussed the need for respirators and other medical supplies. source
US now has more than 105,000 cases of coronavirus
As the number of cases increases, the U.S. death toll nears 2,000. source
The search for an effective coronavirus treatment in full swing
The FDA has approved using plasma from other COVID-19 survivors, rich with antibodies, as a treatment for those who are fighting the virus. BREAKING NEWS…
Americans brace for possible approach of coronavirus peak l ABC News
The Trump administration is warning this could be the “hardest and saddest” week yet. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More…
Heartwarming COVID-19 recovery stories from across the country
Dr. Paul Sanders was still checking in with patients while recovering from the coronavirus. source
Life after quarantine in Wuhan l ABC News
Check out what people in Wuhan, China, are doing now that the quarantine has ended. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch…
Autoworker inspired by family to help make masks for health care workers
Workers at Ford and other American companies are now making masks for health care workers. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch…
Contracting COVID-19 may not confer immunity: WHO
As multiple states are testing for the COVID-19 antibodies, the CDC has concerns about the testing’s accuracy and reliability. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus WATCH FULL…
Protests forming over lockdown rules
Some store owners say they are opening back up no matter what. ABC News’ Kimberly Brooks reports. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS:…
Former employee at pork plant shut down due to COVID-19 talks about why she quit
The former employee said she worked inches apart from her colleagues in the processing plant, where hundreds of employees tested positive for the coronavirus. WATCH…
Pandemic sparks labor crisis
Unemployment programs are struggling to keep up with a massive 22 million person surge in joblessness in recent weeks as stimulus package funds begin to…
Coronavirus testing demands increase across the nation
Many states are asking for more widespread testing as only about 1% of Americans have been tested so far. source
