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Ex-funeral home owner faces 20 years in prison after giving families fake ashes
A former Colorado funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hide nearly 200 decomposing bodies in a building is asking for leniency ahead of her sentencing in federal court
March 16, 2026Teen girl's harrowing journey with measles highlights how serious the virus can be
Makayla Skjerva, a North Dakota 14-year-old, contracted measles in February.
March 13, 2026Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find
As the U.S. flu season winds down, health officials say the flu vaccine didn’t work very well
March 13, 2026
Many military members may get care at vulnerable hospitals: Analysis
Service members often rely on civilian hospitals for health care.
March 11, 2026US maternal mortality rate declines to its lowest since 2018, CDC data shows
In 2024, the maternal mortality rate was 17.9 deaths per 100,000 births.
March 04, 2026
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March 16
Ex-funeral home owner faces 20 years in prison after giving families fake ashes
A former Colorado funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hide nearly 200 decomposing bodies in a building is asking for leniency ahead of her sentencing in federal court
March 16
March 14
How to limit your suffering this allergy season
ABC News' Youri Benadjaoud has some tips to help limit your suffering as the weather changes.
March 14
March 13
Conductor Juanjo Mena, former Cincinnati festival head, to retire because of Alzheimer's disease
Conductor Juanjo Mena, former principal conductor of the Cincinnati May Festival, says he will retire this year because of Alzheimer’s disease
March 13
March 13
Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find
As the U.S. flu season winds down, health officials say the flu vaccine didn’t work very well
March 13
March 13
Teen girl's harrowing journey with measles highlights how serious the virus can be
Makayla Skjerva, a North Dakota 14-year-old, contracted measles in February.
March 13
March 12
The delayed echo of measles: a rare but fatal complication
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis typically takes years to appear.
March 12
March 12
Young Cubans turn to church and state as cheap, synthetic drugs flood the streets
Cuba is grappling with a fast-growing wave of synthetic drug use that is hitting young people hard
March 12
March 11
Many military members may get care at vulnerable hospitals: Analysis
Service members often rely on civilian hospitals for health care.
March 11
March 10
Taking to social media to complain about hot subway rides? You're not alone: study
A new study in the journal Nature Cities shows that as temperatures rise aboveground, the number of subway riders reporting uncomfortable heat belowground increases
March 10
March 09
Cuban doctors to leave Guyana as US applies pressure over island's medical missions
Cuban officials are preparing to withdraw a medical brigade from Guyana after it moved to provide full salaries to the doctors and nurses instead of mostly paying the Cuban government
March 09
March 09
Wyoming governor signs 'fetal heartbeat' abortion ban into law
The bill prohibits abortion once cardiac activity has been detected.
March 09
March 08
Heat advisory set to take effect during LA Marathon
Dr. Jordan Metzl, a sports medicine physician and marathon runner, talks about the risks and complications of running a marathon during a heat advisory.
March 08
March 07
How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health
Here's everything to know about daylight saving time as we prepare to change the clocks on March 8, 2026.
March 07
March 07
Medical rundown with Dr. Patel
ABC News contributor Dr. Alok Patel breaks down trending health headlines and explains what viewers should know about the latest medical news
March 07
March 06
Daylight saving time: How the time change affects sleep
Sleep expert Rebecca Robbins explains why the clock shift can disrupt routines and shares tips for adjusting to daylight saving time.
March 06
March 06
Doctor answers viewer questions in weekly medical rundown
Dr. Alok Patel breaks down trending health headlines and explains what viewers should know about the latest medical news.
March 06
March 06
Acetaminophen use fell among pregnant women after White House linked drug to autism
Orders for acetaminophen fell 10% after the White House announcement.
March 06
March 06
How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health
Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also could harm your health
March 06
March 06
Jarring alarms out, quieter alerts in. New firehouse dispatch systems aim to ease stress
A Connecticut city has joined hundreds of others around the country that have installed new firehouse alarm systems that aim to reduce firefighters' stress when calls come in
March 06
March 05
HHS Sec. RFK Jr. pushes medical schools to create nutrition education programs
Nutritionist Maya Feller tells ABC News doctors are undertrained in nutrition and that hopefully this education will arm doctors with the tools they need.
March 05
March 03
Attack on Iran spurs war anxiety for Americans
Doctors say constant exposure to war images and uncertainty about current events can trigger a mental health effect known as "war anxiety." ABC News' Dr. Darien Sutton breaks it down.
March 03
February 27
CDC warns of measles surge as vaccine data shows progress
New CDC numbers show rising measles cases nationwide, while research finds the HPV vaccine reduced cervical cancer rates. Dr. Alok Patel explains what parents should know.
February 27
February 22
Gen Z is hitting life milestone later, experts say
Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, professor of psychology at Clark University, explains the new stage of emerging adulthood.
February 22
February 21
Eric Dane's death prompts questions about ALS
ABC's Youri Benadjaoud provides more on ALS and the ongoing efforts to find a cure.
February 21
February 21
Former reality TV star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi, 38, reveals cervical cancer diagnosis
Dr. Jessica Shepherd, board-certified gynecologist, joins to discuss the prevalence of cancer in younger patients, treatability and any possible connection to HPV.
February 21
February 19
FDA removes black box warning from hormone therapy
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains the agency’s decision to lift the warning on hormone replacement therapy and addresses safety and supply concerns.
February 19
February 19
NYU Langone ends transgender youth treatment program amid federal funding threats
In a statement, NYU Langone says it's discontinuing its transgender youth health program because of the "current regulatory environment." ABC News' Dr. Alok Patel reports.
February 19
February 18
RFK Jr. says FDA will 'act on' ultra-processed foods petition
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the Food and Drug Administration will "act on" a petition calling for a safety review of some ingredients found in ultra-processed foods.
February 18
February 16
The dangers of consuming raw milk
Health officials in New Mexico are warning the public against consuming raw milk after a newborn died from a listeria infection earlier this month.
February 16