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1st pill for obstructive sleep apnea could be around the corner

Thursday, July 24

(NEW YORK) -- The first oral pill for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could be around the corner after pharmaceutical company Apnimed Inc. reported positive results from its stage III clinical trial.Currently, many people diagnosed with OSA patients require a machine that covers their nose... Read More.

Measles cases in US over 4.5 times higher than all of last year

Thursday, July 24

(NEW YORK) -- Measles cases in the United States are continuing to rise after breaking a decades-long record just two weeks ago.There are now 1,319 confirmed measles cases across 39 states, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated... Read More.

Why gentle exercise like yoga, tai chi and walking may help people sleep better

Wednesday, July 16

(NEW YORK) -- Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep or get restful sleep. It affects nearly 15% of American adults each month, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The American Academy of Sleep... Read More.

More than 14M children globally have not received a dose of any vaccine: WHO

Tuesday, July 15

(NEW YORK) -- More than 14 million children around the world have not received a single dose of any vaccine, according to new data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.This is 4 million more children than the 2024 target set by the... Read More.

Texas floodwaters can increase health risks that could last for months: Experts

Friday, July 11

(Texas) -- Central Texas is continuing to recover from one of the deadliest floods in the state's history, which killed more than 120 people, many of whom were children.While there is an economic toll from floods due to the damage it causes to property, commerce... Read More.

FDA approves 12-month flea treatment for dogs, marking veterinary breakthrough

Thursday, July 10

(WASHINGTON) -- Dogs across the U.S. could soon get longer-lasting protection against pesky parasites thanks to a new treatment approved by federal regulators Thursday.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to Bravecto Quantum, the first-ever flea and tick preventative that... Read More.

70% of children in Ukraine don’t have access to basic goods, services: UNICEF

Thursday, July 10

(Ukraine) -- About 70% of children in Ukraine -- roughly 3.5 million -- do not have access to basic goods and services, such as adequate food or shelter, more than three years into the country's ongoing war with Russia, according to new data published... Read More.

House Democrats demand answers from CDC over recent changes to vaccine advisory panel

Thursday, July 10

(NEW YORK) -- House Democrats on the Oversight Committee are calling for an urgent briefing with staff from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), demanding answers over recent moves that have taken place among the agency's vaccine advisory panel, ABC News can... Read More.

US measles cases hit highest number in 33 years: CDC

Wednesday, July 9

Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Measles cases in the United States have reached their highest number in more than 30 years, according to new federal data published Wednesday.There have been 1,288 confirmed measles cases across 38 states nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease... Read More.

Natural disasters like Texas floods can affect mental health, according to experts

Tuesday, July 8

Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images(Texas) -- Central Texas is continuing to recover from devastating rains and "catastrophic" flooding that damaged homes and businesses and killed more than 100 people, many of whom were children.Victims and first responders may suffer physical injuries from natural disasters, such... Read More.

Medical groups sue HHS, RFK Jr. over ‘unlawful’ vaccine changes

Monday, July 7

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- Several major medical organizations filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday over what they are calling "unlawful, unilateral vaccine changes."The six groups -- including the American Academy of... Read More.

ER visits for tick bites near record levels this summer across US

Monday, July 7

STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Emergency rooms across the country are seeing a spike in tick bite cases, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.July has already seen the highest number of tick-related ER visits since 2017, with the... Read More.