Category Archives: Health News – ABC Audio
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan to reduce drug overdoses
Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the overdose reversal drug Narcan for over-the-counter use on Wednesday-- a milestone decision that advoc...
Mar 29, 2023
Woman diagnosed with colorectal cancer at 35 on mission to raise awareness
ABC News(NEW YORK) -- When Candace Henley, 55, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer 20 years ago, all she wanted was to see her youngest child turn 18. “I wouldn’t ask [God] anything, but ...
Mar 29, 2023
Woman diagnosed with MS at age 24 puts spotlight on underrepresentation of Hispanics
Angelina Cubero(NEW YORK) -- Angelina Cubero said she spent nearly a decade of her life going to doctors, trying to find out why she experienced migraines, brain fog numbness and pain in her legs, and...
Mar 29, 2023
One in 12 kids lose a parent or sibling before turning 18: Report
Jacobs Stock Photography Ltd/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Patricia Royalty’s world turned upside down last June when her 34-year-old husband Dakota Royalty died from cirrhosis. The 36-year-old moth...
Mar 28, 2023
How to talk to children about school shootings after six people killed at Nashville school
www.fuchieh.com/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Just as the school week began across the country Monday, news broke that another school shooting was unfolding in the United States. On Monday morning, accord...
Mar 28, 2023
What’s in your travel bag? Doctors share tips on what to pack for medical issues
d3sign/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- You added your destination on your weather app. Your out-of-office notification is on. Chargers -- check. But one thing you didn't prepare for on your trip? An unexpec...
Mar 27, 2023
CVS acquires at-home health care company: How it could impact medical services
Leonardo Munoz/VIEWpress/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- CVS Health Corp announced Monday it would be closing its acquisition of home health care services company Signify Health. The deal, which was origina...
Mar 27, 2023
Hayden Panettiere shares what she wished she knew about postpartum depression
Nina Westervelt/Variety via Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Hayden Panettiere, who hasn't shied away from talking about postpartum depression, is sharing what she wishes she knew beforehand. The Scream 6 st...
Mar 27, 2023
Public health departments across US concerned about spread of potentially deadly fungus
Jasmin Merdan/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Public health departments across the United States have expressed concern about the spread of a potentially deadly fungus after the Centers for Disease Control ...
Mar 24, 2023
Mom shares warning after son's legs amputated following strep, influenza A infections
Courtesy of Michele Stevenson(NEW YORK) -- A Michigan mom is warning other parents to pay attention to their kids and take action if they seem unwell after her son developed strep A and influenza A in...
Mar 24, 2023