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Man cured of HIV, cancer following breakthrough stem cell transplant: Doctors
Experts caution the procedure isn't an applicable cure for HIV on a large scale.
July 28, 2022Ex-Miss America Mund: Abortion ruling prompted US House run
Former Miss America Cara Mund says her concern about the erosion of abortion rights prompted her independent bid for the U.S. House in her home state of North Dakota
August 10, 2022Biden administration declares monkeypox a public health emergency
More than 6,600 cases have been reported in the U.S., data shows.
August 04, 2022
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North Korea claims disputed victory over virus, blames Seoul
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared victory over COVID-19 at a national meeting where his sister, in an especially combative speech, said Kim had suffered a fever himself and laid dubious blame against South Korea while vowing deadly retaliation
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August 11
Experts see Canada’s euthanasia laws as threat to disabled
Canada arguably has the world’s most permissive euthanasia rules, but human rights advocates say those regulations devalue the lives of disabled people
August 11
August 10
EXPLAINER: Online privacy in a post-Roe world
With abortion now or soon to be illegal in over a dozen states and severely restricted in many more, Big Tech companies that collect personal details of their users are facing new calls to limit that tracking and surveillance
August 10
August 10
Judge: Walgreens contributed to San Francisco opioid crisis
A federal judge has ruled that Walgreens can be held responsible for contributing to San Francisco’s opioid crisis for over-dispensing opioids for years without proper oversight and failing to identify and report suspicious orders as required by law
August 10
August 10
A Harvard doctor on a new study about impact of climate change on infectious diseases
58% of infectious diseases will aggravated by climate change, a new study found.
August 10
August 10
EXPLAINER: Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?
Since May, nearly 90 countries have reported more than 31,000 cases of monkeypox
August 10
August 10
Abortion to remain legal in Wyoming while lawsuit proceeds
A judge is keeping abortion legal in Wyoming amid a lawsuit that contests a ban on the procedure
August 10
August 10
Ex-Miss America Mund: Abortion ruling prompted US House run
Former Miss America Cara Mund says her concern about the erosion of abortion rights prompted her independent bid for the U.S. House in her home state of North Dakota
August 10
August 10
FDA to ‘stretch’ monkeypox vaccine doses
ABC News contributor Dr. Alok Patel breaks down federal health officials’ plans to expand the U.S. supply of monkeypox vaccines.
August 10
August 10
Rep. Judy Chu weighs in on Women's Health Protection Act
Democrats have introduced two bills to protect reproductive rights.
August 10
August 10
Nebraska woman charged with helping daughter have abortion
A Nebraska woman has been charged with helping her teenage daughter have an abortion
August 10
August 10
Hundreds of Americans still dying of COVID each day despite recent declines
On average, nearly 400 American deaths to COVID-19 are reported each day.
August 10
August 10
FDA stretches doses of monkeypox vaccine to increase eligibility
ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel discusses the FDA expanding monkeypox vaccine access by dividing doses and what that means for Americans.
August 10
August 10
London kids to be offered polio shot after more virus found
British health authorities say they will offer a polio booster dose to London children age 1 to 9 after finding evidence the virus has spread in multiple regions of the city
August 10
August 10
FDA expands monkeypox vaccine access by dividing doses
ABC News medical contributor and emergency physician Dr. Darien Sutton discusses the latest on the monkeypox vaccine shortage in the United States.
August 10
August 10
WHO: COVID-19 deaths fall overall by 9%, infections stable
The World Health Organization says in its latest weekly pandemic report that the number of coronavirus deaths fell by 9% in the last week while new cases remained relatively stable
August 10
August 10
WHO: COVID-19 deaths fall overall by 9%, infections stable
The World Health Organization says in its latest weekly pandemic report that the number of coronavirus deaths fell by 9% in the last week while new cases remained relatively stable
August 10
August 10
Monkeypox patient speaks about battle with disease, wants to raise awareness
Jeffrey Todd is one of about 8,900 Americans to date diagnosed with monkeypox.
August 10
August 09
US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses
U.S. health officials have authorized a plan to stretch the nation’s limited supply of monkeypox vaccine by giving people just one-fifth the usual dose
August 09
August 09
Justice Department asks judge to pause Idaho abortion ban
Idaho instituted a near-total abortion ban.
August 09
August 09
Governor will not call special session to discuss abortion ban due to lack of support
An abortion ban didn't have support of enough senators to overcome a filibuster.
August 09
August 09
Fewer than 1 in 3 insured hepatitis C patients getting cure
A new government study found that fewer than 1 in 3 people infected with hepatitis C are getting the treatments that can cure them
August 09
August 09
New monkeypox vaccine strategy underway to increase availability
Health officials called it a "game changer."
August 09
August 09
China closes Potala Palace after COVID-19 reported in Tibet
Chinese authorities have closed Tibet's famed Potala Palace after a minor outbreak of COVID-19 in the Himalayan region
August 09
August 09
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer tests positive for COVID-19
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has tested positive for COVID-19
August 09
August 09
How to prevent and treat monkeypox post-infection scarring
Monkeypox lesions should be covered in their active phase.
August 09
August 09
Nagasaki marks A-bombing anniversary amid nuclear war fears
Nagasaki is paying tribute to the victims of the U.S. atomic bombing.
August 09
August 08
Major test of first possible Lyme vaccine in 20 years begins
Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers in the U.S. and Europe.
August 08
August 08
How to support transgender youth
Advocates say transgender people are at a higher risk of suicide than cisgender people, but that family support can make a positive impact on their mental health and possibly lower that risk.
August 08
August 08
CDC sends team to this state to probe polio after a case was found last month
The case was detected in an unvaccinated 20-year-old man.
August 08
August 08
CDC issues new guidance as monkeypox cases reaches over 7,500 in US
ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel discusses the latest on the monkeypox outbreak in the U.S. as the CDC issues new guidance on safer sex and social gatherings.
August 08
August 08
Hearing delayed for vegan mom in starvation death of son
She was convicted of first-degree murder and other charges.
August 08
August 08
BioNTech reports strong first half, expects demand to grow
BioNTech, which teamed with Pfizer to develop a powerful COVID-19 vaccine, has reported higher revenue and net profit in the first half of the year
August 08
August 08
Hong Kong cuts COVID hotel quarantine to 3 days for arrivals
Hong Kong will reduce the mandatory hotel quarantine for overseas arrivals to three days from a week
August 08
August 08
China's Hainan beach resort expands COVID-19 lockdowns
The capital of China’s Hainan province has locked down its residents for 13 hours as a COVID-19 outbreak grows on the tropical island during the summer school holidays
August 08
August 07
Senate Democrats pass budget package, a victory for Biden
The Senate has approved Democrats' big election-year economic package
August 07
August 07
Report: Dozens got sick after visiting Kansas splash park
A new federal study said dozens of people got sick after visiting a splash park near Wichita, Kansas, last summer
August 07
August 07
Senate Democrats push Biden's health, climate bill to passage in stunning election-year turnaround; House to vote next
Senate Democrats push Biden's health, climate bill to passage in stunning election-year turnaround; House to vote next
August 07
August 07
Biden leaves White House for 1st time since getting COVID-19
The president was headed to a reunion with first lady Jill Biden in Delaware.
August 07
August 07
Dems rally around abortion. Are they reaching Black voters?
Democratic hopefuls in Wisconsin see abortion as the issue that will carry them to election wins in November, but efforts to reach Black voters on the topic are sparse
August 07
August 07
Dems' climate, energy, tax bill clears initial Senate hurdle
A divided Senate has voted to start debating Democrats’ election-year economic bill
August 07
August 06
Adult at Illinois day care tests positive for monkeypox
Several children may have been exposed to the virus, according to health officials in Illinois.
August 06
August 06
Biden team, Eli Lilly condemn new Indiana abortion ban
Eli Lilly and Co. and the administration of President Joe Biden have condemned Indiana’s new ban on abortions
August 06
August 06
Biden tests negative for COVID, isolating until 2nd negative
President Joe Biden's doctor says the 79-year-old president has tested negative for COVID-19 but will continue to isolate at the White House until a second negative test
August 06
August 06
Indiana governor signs bill banning nearly all abortions into law
The bill replaces the current 22-week ban in the state.
August 06
August 06
Thousands stranded in China resort city amid COVID lockdown
Some 80,000 tourists are stranded in the southern Chinese beach resort of Sanya, after authorities declared it a COVID-19 hot spot and imposed a lockdown
August 06
August 06
What went right -- and wrong -- in the US public health response to monkeypox
Experts say the U.S. should have rapidly distributed tests and vaccines.
August 06
August 06
Some South Carolina Republicans pause at abortion ban brink
Some South Carolina lawmakers who oppose abortion are being cautious when it comes to tightening the state's already restrictive laws even further
August 06
August 06
The monkeypox vaccination technique that could save doses
Intradermal vaccination can save supplies and protect more people.
August 06
August 06
Ukraine grain shipments offer hope, not fix to food crisis
A ship bringing corn to Lebanon is offering hope after becoming the first to depart a Ukrainian Black Sea port since Russia invaded
August 06