Category Archives: Health News – ABC Audio
Fauci says US must prepare for omicron variant: 'Inevitably it will be here'
Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz(NEW YORK) -- While the new omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus has not yet been detected in the United States, it will "inevitably" arrive, Dr. Anthony Fau...
Nov 29, 2021
What to know about new COVID-19 variant omicron
iStock/peterschreiber.media(NEW YORK) -- Global health authorities said they're monitoring a new COVID-19 variant first identified in Botswana, with the World Health Organization saying Friday th...
Nov 26, 2021
Tracking breakthrough cases key to pandemic response, experts say
iStock/peterschreiber.media(NEW YORK) -- Waning immunity has become a focal point in the pandemic. COVID-19 cases among those fully vaccinated against the virus have been cited by several state p...
Nov 26, 2021
How an NBA player's genetic heart disease led to advocacy for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Alex Goodlett/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- A healthy athlete all his life, Jared Butler entered his college basketball physical exam as the last step before he could step on the court. But an unexpected ...
Nov 26, 2021
Why are coronavirus cases and hospitalizations on the rise in the US?
iStock/narvikk(NEW YORK) -- With coronavirus infection rates back on the rise, many Americans are wondering why the U.S. is, once again, experiencing surge in cases and hospitalizations, despite wides...
Nov 25, 2021
Detecting cancer with a simple blood draw could soon be a reality
Kubra Cavus/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Every year, thousands of Americans undergo routine screening to catch cancer in its early stages, while it’s still treatable. But these routine tests can be painf...
Nov 24, 2021
Diet talk can be overwhelming at Thanksgiving. Here are tips to cope
spukkato/iStock(NEW YORK) -- A holiday like Thanksgiving that is centered on food, family and more food can be a precarious time for people struggling with eating disorders or disordered eating. Alex ...
Nov 23, 2021
Push to vaccinate children accelerates as pediatric COVID-19 cases rise
Hannah Beier/Bloomberg via Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The rush to vaccinate children against COVID-19 is accelerating amid a steady increase in coronavirus infections and hospitalizations nationwide. L...
Nov 22, 2021
What you need to know about COVID-19 boosters and how long they take to work
Milan Markovic/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- COVID-19 booster shots are now authorized for anyone over the age of 18. For anyone hoping to get a COVID-19 booster dose before the Thanksgiving holiday, expe...
Nov 22, 2021
Fauci says 'fully vaccinated' definition not yet changing to include boosters
ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Every vaccinated person should "get boosted" depending on how long it's been since their initial shots, but those with their original vaccination protection are still considere...
Nov 22, 2021