(NEW YORK) -- When the COVID-19 pandemic first struck the United States, the idea of one million deaths from the virus seemed largely unimaginable -- with most projections estimating a few hundred thousand fatalities. However, on Thursday, the White House marked this tragic milestone -- equivalent to the population of…
(NEW YORK) -- Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic over two years ago, people have reported lingering effects of COVID-19, including hair loss. Dr. Jennifer Ashton, a board-certified OBGYN and ABC News' chief medical correspondent, is among them, experiencing lingering hair loss after testing positive for COVID-19 in January.…
(WASHINGTON) -- Amidst the nation's latest resurgence in COVID-19 infections, new forecast models used by the CDC show that daily hospital admission levels and new virus-related deaths in the U.S. are projected to continue increasing over the next four weeks. The forecast comes as a growing number of COVID-19 positive…
(WASHINGTON) -- A major producer of the abortion pill in the U.S. says it has ample supply if demand suddenly soars in the wake of a Supreme Court decision and that it's working with federal regulators to make the drug available in pharmacies by the end of the year. "We…
(ATLANTA) -- Parents are being asked to look out for symptoms of hepatitis in their kids as an unexplained outbreak of cases in children continues across the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert Tuesday aimed at educating parents on symptoms. "Hearing about…
(NEW YORK) -- Camila Cabello is making the most of Mental Health Awareness Month by opening up about her own struggles, and encouraging her fans to do the same. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, the "Bam Bam" singer said she wants to continuing building these conversations in the…
(NEW YORK) -- On wheels across the Mississippi Delta region, a group of three women is pulling up their sleeves and reaching underserved communities with free reproductive and sexual health care services. Dr. Caroline Weinberg founded Plan A, a mobile health clinic, to offer free sexual and reproductive services, including…
(NEW YORK) -- As the nation looks ahead to a possible post-Roe v. Wade world in which abortion is banned in multiple states, medical experts warn there could be wide-ranging health and financial complications for women. As soon as next month, the Supreme Court's conservative majority of justices is poised…
(NEW YORK) -- For the first time in the magazine's 58-year history, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue will feature a model who is showing her cesarean section scar. The empowering moment came together through a partnership between Frida Mom founder Chelsea Hirschhorn and the publication with the intention of celebrating…
(NEW YORK) -- Comedian Amy Schumer revealed Monday that she is taking the COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid as part of her overall care package as she recovers from the infection. Paxlovid is a Food and Drug Administration-authorized treatment given as a series of pills over five days that can dramatically reduce…
