Category Archives: Health News – ABC Audio

Why officials are particularly concerned about unvaccinated population in the South
Ridofranz/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Although national coronavirus metrics have been declining rapidly, infections in areas with low vaccination rates persist -- a particularly worrisome trend, experts say, ...
Arielle Mitropoulos and Dr. John Brownstein, ABC News Jun 23, 2021

Male doula aims to be an advocate for women during childbirth
Courtesy of Dustin Young(CARSON, Calif.) -- One California resident wants to make childbirth a safer process for moms while bringing men into the fold as well. Dustin Young, 37, from Carson, Californi...
Aryana Azari, GMA Jun 22, 2021

Ashley Graham sends inspiring words to fans about embracing their bodies this summer
Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images(NEW YORK) -- Ashley Graham recently used her massive social media following to spread a body-positive message just in time for summer. The supermodel took to Inst...
Jacqueline Laurean Yates, GMA Jun 22, 2021

Three siblings get Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as part of global trials in young children
carmengabriela/iStock(JEFFERSON, La.) -- Three American siblings have received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as part of global clinical trials for young children. Christian ...
Morgan Winsor, ABC News Jun 22, 2021

Chadwick Boseman's death inspires reporter to document his colonoscopy
Zerbor/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Chadwick Boseman's death last year due to colon cancer led one man to take charge of his own health and try to inspire others to do the same. Nicholas St. Fleur, a reporter ...
Katie Kindelan, ABC News Jun 22, 2021

Parents speak out as RSV cases spike in the US post-COVID-19 pandemic
SDI Productions/iStock(NEW YORK) -- When Charlie and Makayla Hardin's infant son Moxxon began to experience symptoms like a runny nose and cough, they thought he had a typical cold. The Hardins, of Am...
Katie Kindelan, ABC News Jun 22, 2021

Mother-daughter duo emphasize importance of knowing your family's health history
Courtesy Via Family(NEW YORK) -- A mother-daughter duo are sharing their story in the hopes of highlighting the importance of knowing your family's health history and the inherited cancer risks in the...
Aryana Azari, ABC News Jun 22, 2021

Young adult vaccination rate lags behind other age groups, CDC finds
iStock/Pornpak Khunatorn(NEW YORK) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pushing younger Americans to get their coronavirus vaccines, as data shows they are significantly lagging behind...
Ivan Pereira and Sony Salzman, ABC News Jun 21, 2021

Jazz Jennings says 'substantial' weight gain due to binge-eating disorder
John Lamparski/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Reality TV star and transgender activist Jazz Jennings revealed on Instagram that she is battling binge-eating disorder , writing that she is sharing her story...
Katie Kindelan, ABC News Jun 21, 2021
Former TV producer opens up about how yoga changed her life
Instagram/@iammelissaruiz(NEW YORK) -- Yoga is an ancient mental, physical and spiritual practice that can be done anywhere by anyone. Today, it's globally recognized and beloved by many, including de...
Jacqueline Laurean Yates, Good Morning America Jun 21, 2021
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