WLS-TVBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News(SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) — In an emotional briefing, Illinois’ top health official teared up while she delivered the latest COVID-19 numbers for the state and urged residents not to get complacent in fighting the virus.”I want to say happy Friday, but I understand the mental, the social and the emotional toll that…… Read more »
sshepard/iStockBy JADE LAWSON, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacts communities of color in the United States, dozens of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are stepping in to help lead the Black community to get tested more and to participate in vaccine trials. But medical misuse from past research experiments…… Read more »
ABC NewsBy JOANNNE ROSA, ABC News(NEW YORK) — The coronavirus pandemic may have some people wondering which health checkups can be postponed until things calm down, but three breast cancer survivors say breast cancer screening is one to keep.Jennifer Gordon, Tanisha Worthy and Jennifer Grannis shared their stories on “The View” Thursday about how they…… Read more »
LPETTET/iStockBy SARAH MESSER, ABC News(NEW YORK) — As schools get back in session and more employees return to the office amid the coronavirus pandemic, health officials are warning about the potential risks of commuting together in cars, whether through neighborhood carpools or ride-share services.”They’re shedding virus in their mouth and their nose and they’re speaking…… Read more »
Covenant House International/Getty Images for A Night of Covenant House StarsBy CARENA LIPTAK, ABC News(NEW YORK) — Dolly Parton and Sara Evans are among the female artists lending their voices to “PINK,” a new collaboration benefitting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit working to end breast cancer.The star-studded, cross-genre single also features…… Read more »
simon2579/iStockBy SONY SALZMAN and VICTOR ORDONEZ, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Most Americans may have access to a COVID-19 vaccine by early spring, one which could potentially immunize them by June, according to Operation Warp Speed’s chief adviser, Dr. Moncef Slaoui.”It’s not a certainty, but the plan — and I feel pretty confident — should make…… Read more »
ABC News Photo IllustrationBy GMA TEAM, ABC News(NEW YORK) — She, he, they, ze, her, him, them, zir.They’re little words that are a part of our everyday language. But to many, the way these words — known as pronouns — are used can make a big difference in acknowledging identity.”Using the correct pronouns not only…… Read more »
jbk_photography/iStockBy KATIE KINDELAN, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A 28-year-old pregnant woman who ran a mile in less than six minutes is showing that pregnancy has no limits.Makenna Myler, who runs with the Valor Track Club in Orange County, California, ran one mile last week in 5 minutes and 25 seconds, and she did it…… Read more »
sshepard/iStockBy ERIN SCHUMAKER, ABC News(NEW YORK) — In El Paso, Texas, funeral directors are preparing for a worst-case scenario.Over the past two weeks, COVID-19 infections have risen 500%, according Angela Mora, the city’s health director. While El Paso is doing more testing, rising hospitalizations and a 12.7% positivity rate for COVID-19 tests suggest that El…… Read more »
Tibrina Hobson/Getty ImagesBy MEGAN STONE, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Actor Jeff Bridges announced on Monday that he has been diagnosed with cancer.In an announcement on social media, the Big Lebowski actor didn’t mince words about the seriousness of his diagnosis.With a nod to one of his signature characters, Bridges began his statement by writing,…… Read more »