The Associated Press
Health News
Draft budget plan proposes deep cuts across federal health programs
Federal officials are circulating a draft budget proposal that would make dramatic additional cuts to federal health programs and serve as a roadmap for more mass firings
April 17, 2025US reports highest number of measles cases since 2019, CDC data shows
Measles cases have been confirmed in at least 24 states, CDC data shows.
April 11, 2025Trump's pharmaceutical tariffs could drive up costs, lead to drug shortages: Experts
Trump said he wants to bring more drug manufacturing to the U.S.
April 09, 2025
Latest Health Video
Latest Health Headlines
1 hour ago
Teenager charged with arson in New Jersey wildfire
A 19-year-old is facing charges after he allegedly set a bonfire and walked away leaving it to burn, causing the massive Jones Road Fire.
1 hour ago
April 24
By The Numbers: Medical opinions from friends vs. doctors
Friends are good for a lot of things – but for healthcare advice? Nearly half of Gen Zers polled by communications firm Edelman believe the average person knows as much as a doctor about their health.
April 24
April 24
Trump administration guts funding to landmark women’s health research
A Principal Women’s Health Initiative investigator Dr. Joann Manson tells ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos that the Trump administration’s cuts to women’s health research is a “devastating loss.”
April 24
April 24
San Francisco inches closer to adopting drug policy with abstinence as its primary goal
San Francisco has moved closer to adopting a “recovery first” drug policy that sets abstinence from illicit drugs as its primary goal
April 24
April 24
USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
The Agriculture Department says it is withdrawing a plan to limit salmonella bacteria in poultry products
April 24
April 24
Whooping cough cases rising in US, more than double same time last year: CDC
At least 8,064 whooping cough cases have been recorded nationwide.
April 24
April 24
Bluebells and other spring flowers can be nature's antidote to stressful times
With the world awash in stress and anxiety, nature can be the perfect spring antidote
April 24
April 23
RFK Jr. wants to phase out synthetic food dyes, alleging harm. Experts weigh in
HHS and FDA are planning to phase out eight synthetic food dyes.
April 23
April 23
Health Secretary RFK Jr. says 'sugar is poison'
ABC News Medical Contributor Dr. Alok Patel reacts to comments by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calling sugar 'poison.'
April 23
April 23
Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is on track for full FDA approval after delay
Novavax says its closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is on track for full U.S. approval after additional discussions with the Food and Drug Administration
April 23
April 23
Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here's how to cope with in-flight anxiety
The evidence is anecdotal, but psychologists and flight attendants say they are seeing and hearing increased worries about flying
April 23
April 23
Dialysis patients struggle to get treatment in blockaded Gaza. Officials say hundreds have died
Health officials in the Gaza Strip say more than 400 dialysis patients have died during the 18-month Israel-Hamas war because of lack of proper treatment
April 23
April 22
EPA chief demands that Mexico stop Tijuana sewage from flowing into California
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency says his agency will be providing Mexico a list to complete to stop the flow of sewage from Tijuana
April 22
April 22
RFK Jr. moves to phase out food dyes
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. proposed on Tuesday to eliminate eight petroleum-based dyes from America’s food supply by next year.
April 22
April 22
Texas measles outbreak surpasses 600 cases with most among children, teens
Most cases are among those who are unvaccinated or with unknown status.
April 22
April 21
Timeline of Pope Francis' hospital stay to his final appearance, death
Pope Francis died Monday morning at age 88.
April 21
April 21
Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs from the state online
Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs directly from the state under a program aimed at making the life-saving medication less expensive and more accessible
April 21
April 21
Pakistan begins 2nd anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year to protect millions of children
Officials say Pakistan has launched a weeklong second nationwide vaccination campaign to protect 45 million children from polio
April 21
April 21
A horse therapy program in Namibia brings joy to children with learning disabilities
A woman in the southern African country of Namibia runs a program that harnesses the power but also the gentleness of horses to help children with learning disabilities and conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism
April 21
April 20
RFK Jr.'s remarks about autism draw reactions from parents and experts
Dr. Jessica Shepherd, chief medical officer for Hers, joins ABC News Live to discuss RFK Jr.'s comments about autism and measles cases across the U.S.
April 20
April 19
3 more states report their first measles cases of 2025
At least 27 states have reported at lease one case in 2025.
April 19
April 18
White House changes COVID.gov web page to page supporting lab leak theory
The website once had resources for vaccines, testing and treatment for COVID-19.
April 18
April 18
Medical Rundown: This week's top stories
Dr. Alok Patel discusses the latest rise in measles cases and how newly published data shows that younger women are now binge drinking at higher rates than their male peers.
April 18
April 18
More pharmacies offer to speed prescription deliveries to customers
America’s two largest retailers want to deliver prescriptions to your doorstep, sometimes in a matter of hours
April 18
April 18
Spring allergies are back. Here's how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing
Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans each year
April 18
April 18
New weight loss pill could benefit people with Type 2 diabetes: Eli Lilly
Dr. Katherine Saunders, at Weill Cornell Medicine, joined ABC News' to discuss a new daily weight loss pill by Eli Lilly saying it "opens up opportunities" to treat diseases.
April 18
April 18
US measles infections hit 800 cases across 24 states
The CDC reported 88 new cases in the previous week.
April 18
April 18
Law firms, universities, civil society groups in Trump's sights for punitive action
First, the nation’s top law firms
April 18
April 17
Eli Lilly: Data shows promising results for new weight loss pill
Dr. Rekha Kumar, endocrinologist and obesity medicine expert at Weill Cornell Medicine, joined ABC News Live to discuss the promising results from Eli Lilly's newly announced weight loss pill.
April 17
April 17
Michigan reports first confirmed measles outbreak since 2019
Seven cases have been confirmed in Michigan this year, say health officials.
April 17
April 17
Draft budget plan proposes deep cuts across federal health programs
Federal officials are circulating a draft budget proposal that would make dramatic additional cuts to federal health programs and serve as a roadmap for more mass firings
April 17
April 17
Taking a mental health leave from work is an option most people don't know about
Taking a mental health leave from work is becoming more of an option for people in the United States even thought most of them probably don't know it
April 17
April 16
RFK Jr. lays out new studies on autism, shuts down 'better diagnoses' as a cause
Kennedy has prioritized autism in his aim to “Make America Healthy Again."
April 16
April 16
4 states aim to prevent food stamps recipients from using program to buy candy, soda
Governors in four states said they'd submit a federal waiver to overhaul SNAP.
April 16
April 16
How did the UK Supreme Court define a woman and what happens now?
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that a woman is someone born biologically female and that transgender women are excluded from that legal definition
April 16
April 16
HHS Sec. RFK Jr. outlines the findings from a new CDC report on autism diagnoses
Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlined the findings of a new survey from the CDC which found that autism diagnoses are continuing to increase in the U.S.
April 16
April 16
How people are using movies and TV to heal from addiction
ABC News' Will Ganss discusses people using movies and television to battle addiction and help with recovery.
April 16
April 16
Addressing the black maternal health crisis
Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, a health equity and maternal health advocate, joined ABC News Live to raise awareness about maternal health issues in America, especially among Black women.
April 16
April 16
A call for comfort brought the police instead. Now the solution is in danger
Recent funding and staffing cuts undermine the future of the 988 program.
April 16
April 16
Target's Good & Gather baby food recalled
Baby food sold under Target's Good and Gather brand is being recalled due to "elevated levels of lead," according to the Food and Drug Administration.
April 16
April 16
European regulators OK Alzheimer's treatment Leqembi after initial doubts
European regulators have finally approved the Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi after an advisory committee initially rejected the drug last summer
April 16
April 15
Autism rates continue to rise: CDC
Medical experts have previously told ABC News this increase is largely due to better awareness and better access to screening.
April 15
April 15
Estimated 1 in 31 children have autism as diagnosis rates increase in the US: CDC
This is an increase from one in 36 children diagnosed in 2020.
April 15
April 15
Measles cases linked to Texas outbreak reach 561, with 20 new infections confirmed
Children and teenagers make up the majority of cases.
April 15
April 14
New mom says she was drug tested without consent
ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim reported on the mothers and advocates who are working to change laws surrounding drug testing for pregnant women and their newborns after several devastating incidents.
April 14
April 13
White House releases results of Trump’s physical
Dr. Jessica Shepherd, chief medical officer for Hers, joins ABC News Live to discuss the results of the president’s physical.
April 13