Health

Fewer Overdose Deaths Were Reported in 2023

The number of fatal overdoses declined in 2023, according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

'Micropreemie' Born at Only 1 Pound Leaves Illinois Hospital for Home

A baby girl who weighed just over one pound when she was born prematurely in November has beaten the odds and gone home with her parents after spending her first six months at an Illinois hospital.

Arizona 1864 Abortion Law Enforcement on Hold Until September

Abortion will remain legal up to 15 weeks of pregnancy in Arizona due to a temporary hold on enforcing the state's 1864 abortion ban.

Cyberattack on Ascension Health System Diverts EMS, Takes Records Offline

A cyberattack on the Ascension health system, which has hospitals in 19 states and District of Columbia, diverted ambulances, caused patients to miss appointments and blocked online access to records.

European Authorization Revoked for AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine

European approval for AstraZeneca's Vaxzevria COVID-19 vaccine has been withdrawn 'at the request of the marketing authorization holder.'

Denmark Expands Abortion Access Into 18th Week of Pregnancy

Denmark’s government said Friday it is updating abortion restrictions for the first time in 50 years, making it legal to terminate pregnancies there up to the 18th week instead of up to the 12th week.

Some 100,000 New Migrants Expected to Sign Up for Obamacare Next Year, White House Says

Over 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance next year under a directive the Biden administration released Friday.

Pregnancy-Related Deaths Have Declined to 2019 Levels, Data Shows

Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels, new government data suggests.

Arizona’s Governor Signs Bill to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed on Thursday a repeal of the state's Civil War-era ban on most abortions.

Some North Carolina Abortion Pill Restrictions Are Unlawful, Judge Rules

Some of North Carolina’s restrictions on dispensing abortion pills are unlawful because they sidestep the goal of Congress to use federal regulators to ensure the drug is distributed safely.

USDA Says it is Testing Ground Beef for Bird Flu

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will test ground beef for bird flu particles, though officials said Tuesday they’re confident the nation’s meat supply is safe.

Florida 6-Week Abortion Ban Takes Effect

Florida’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a time frame at which many women do not yet know they are pregnant, went into effect Wednesday.

Organic Walnuts Recall Tied to E. coli Outbreak in Washington, California

At least a dozen people in California and Washington have been sickened with E. coli food poisoning linked to organic walnuts sold in bulk in 19 states, health officials said Tuesday.

Walmart to Close All Health Clinics, Shut Down Virtual Care Service

Walmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service after struggling to find success, the U.S. retailer said Tuesday.

Regular Mammograms Should Start at Age 40, Task Force Says

Routine mammograms to screen for breast cancer should start at a younger age, with screenings every other year from age 40 to 74, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says.