Health

Reproductive life span of women increasing, study shows

solidcolours/iStockBy Katie Kindelan, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- The reproductive years for women in the United States may be increasing, according to a new study. On average, the reproductive years for women increased from...

NY hospital launches COVID-19 saliva testing for those seeking to attend large events, fly internationally

Adult acne explained: Experts weigh in on over-the-counter solutions and best treatments

Research shows promising development in hunt for HIV vaccine

JazzIRT/iStockBy DR. SARA YUMEEN, ABC News (LA JOLLA, Calif.) -- After more than 30 years of attempts, there may be a promising advance in the search for a vaccine for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS if left untreated. ...

57-Year-old woman undergoes first-ever trachea transplant

ABC NewsBy Cathy Becker and Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- When Sonia Sein of New York City suffered damaged vocal cords due to intubation that left her windpipe scarred, she didn't know if she would be...

Alcohol-related liver disease on the rise among young women amid increased pandemic drinking

igorr1/iStockBy Katie Kindelan, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Landree Sarata was just 31 years old when she was diagnosed with end-stage liver failure after drinking nearly daily for the past decade. "I never expected the...

CDC updates guidance on disinfectants vs. soap to stop COVID's spread on surfaces

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Illinois bar linked to 46 COVID-19 cases, school closure: CDC

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Why Native American children have higher rates of disability

tatianatatiana/iStockBy Dr. Sara Yumeen, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- The rates of disability among U.S. children are increasing, with the highest rate of disability among Native American children, according to a newly released...

COVID-19 vaccine side effects reported by women more than men: Here's why

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If we want more resilient adults, we need to teach resilience to all kids

kali9/iStockBy Dr. Neha Chaudhary, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- For years, science has looked at what makes someone resilient and able to positively adapt in the face of adversity. While early studies suggested that resilience...

HPV vaccine leads to more than 80% drop in infections: What parents need to know

Samara Heisz/iStockBy Katie Kindelan, ABC News (ATLANTA) -- A new study has shown the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine, and found a dramatic decline in human papillomavirus infections in both vaccinated and unvaccinated...

Experts warn against parents sharing breast milk for COVID-19 antibodies

South_agency/iStockBy GMA Team, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Experts are warning parents against sharing breast milk which they believe may contain COVID-19 antibodies. The FDA says it recommends against acquiring breast milk...

One in three state prisoners tested positive for COVID-19, report says

sassy1902/iStockBy Luke Barr, ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- Early COVID-19 testing was key to reducing mortality rates of inmates, according to a new report. The report, produced by the Council on Criminal Justice, a...

As states open up eligibility, the first big test of America's vaccine hesitancy

MarsBars/iStockBy Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- As the majority of adults in the country now sit on the cusp of eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccines, the U.S. is shifting into the first real-world test of...

Mental health experts warn Derek Chauvin trial may revive feelings of racial trauma

Kuzma/iStockBy Dr. Mishal Reja, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- As the Derek Chauvin trial is nationally televised and livestreamed this week, Americans have once again been exposed to the May 2020 video of the former police...

Mom gives birth to rare 'super twins' born on same day but conceived three weeks apart

Courtesy Rebecca RobertsBy Katie Kindelan, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Rebecca Roberts and her partner, Rhys Weaver, tried for several years to get pregnant with their first child together. The couple was then thrilled last...

Instead of toddler timeouts, mom says she gives 'mommy timeouts'

Sydni EllisBy NICOLE PELLETIERE, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- One mom is sharing a simple disciplining tactic she said she uses to reinforce positive behavior from her toddler sons. Sydni Ellis, a writer from Sate, Texas,...

Doctors explain how a 57-year-old woman had a successful pregnancy and birth

Barbara HigginsBy Katie Kindelan, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Barbara Higgins did a CrossFit workout on the day she was told she would need to be induced into labor, and then delivered her son Jack in about three hours. And...