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  • Some GOP officials urge charges for women who get abortions

    A push to punish women who get abortions has gained steam in Republican-dominant states ahead of the midterm elections

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• Apr 19

  • Americans reflect on pros, cons of legal pot ahead of 420

    Americans weigh in on pros, cons of legal marijuana ahead of 420 pot holiday

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Gender equality in the sciences is improving, but more work is needed

    A study reviewed more than 11 million published studies.

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Junk food TV advertising likely highest when kids are watching, study says

    A study looked at a year of TV ads on a major, free channel in Australia.

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • US experts back marijuana-based drug for childhood seizures

    US panel says a medicine made from the marijuana plant should be approved to treat severe epileptic seizures in children

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Woman says doctors ignored cancer symptoms because of her weight

    Rebecca Hiles, 28, said that doctors misdiagnosed her.

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • UN health agency: Dengue vaccine shouldn't be used widely

    The World Health Organization says that the first-ever vaccine for dengue needs to be dealt with in "a much safer way" and mostly given to people...

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • New data: Americans filling far fewer opioid prescriptions

    New data show that prescriptions for opioid painkillers filled in the U.S. had their biggest drop in 25 years in 2017

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Woman says her doctor told her she was just fat, when in fact she had cancer

    Rebecca Hiles is speaking out after she says she was misdiagnosed and body-shamed by her doctor who dismissed her health concerns.

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• Apr 19

  • These are the best times to exercise to lose weight, run faster

    Daniel Pink studied the science of timing for his book, "When."

    Apr 19

• Apr 18

  • Even a mild head injury increases risk for Parkinson's disease, veterans study shows

    The researchers looked at veterans with a history of traumatic brain injury.

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• Apr 18

  • Even a mild head injury increases risk for Parkinson's disease, veterans study shows

    The researchers looked at veterans with a history of traumatic brain injury.

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Warming, not cooling, donated livers may improve transplants

    Study suggests warming, not cooling, donated livers may improve organ transplants

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Spouses can boost early detection for melanoma patients

    Married patients with melanoma are slightly more likely to be diagnosed in earlier more treatable stages than unmarried patients

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • HHS secretary back in hospital for bowel condition

    U.S. health secretary Alex Azar is back in the hospital for additional treatment and observation

    Apr 18

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• Apr 17

  • Medical marijuana push spreads to Utah, Oklahoma

    The push for legalized marijuana has moved into Utah and Oklahoma, two of the most conservative states in the country

    Apr 17

• Apr 17

  • Here's why you need to start asking your doctor to check your blood pressure twice

    One out three adults has high blood pressure in the United States.

    Apr 17

• Apr 17

  • Moms who have depression early on may have kids with lower IQ scores: Study

    Mother-child pairs were tracked and evaluated over 16 years in the study.

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• Apr 17

  • Citing opioid crisis, feds seek rule change for drugmakers

    Drugmakers would be required to identify the legitimate need for controlled substances to justify their production under a proposed rule intended to...

    Apr 17

• Apr 17

  • What to know about diverticulitis, after Sen. John McCain's surgery

    The condition is very common in the U.S. and doesn't always need surgery.

    Apr 17

• Apr 17

  • US regulators float ideas for boosting medical device safety

    US health officials propose steps to improve the government's oversight of medical devices

    Apr 17

• Apr 17

  • Man with 3 faces: Frenchman gets 2nd face transplant

    In a medical first, a French surgeon says he has performed a second face transplant on the same patient, who is now doing well

    Apr 17

• Apr 17

  • Moms who have depression early on may have kids with lower IQ scores: Study

    Mother-child pairs were tracked and evaluated over 16 years in the study.

    Apr 17

• Apr 17

  • Dem senator: Trump VA pick vows not to privatize vets care

    A key Democratic senator says President Donald Trump's pick to be Veterans Affairs secretary is promising not to privatize the agency

    Apr 17

• Apr 17

  • Marijuana-based drug gets positive review from US agency

    U.S. health officials say a closely watched medicine made from the marijuana plant significantly reduces seizures in children with severe forms of...

    Apr 17

• Apr 17

  • Dozens arrested in drug bust in Huntington, West Virginia

    A federal prosecutor has announced a major drug trafficking bust in Huntington, West Virginia

    Apr 17

• Apr 17

  • HHS secretary recovering from painful intestinal condition

    HHS Secretary Azar recovering from diverticulitis and will be reducing some work activities

    Apr 17

• Apr 17

  • Dermatologist sheds light on the downsides of squeaky-clean skin

    Dr. Whitney Bowe opens up about her new book "The Beauty of Dirty Skin" and shares her top tips for clear skin live on "GMA."

    Apr 17

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• Apr 17

  • The downside of squeaky-clean skin: Why you’ve probably been washing your face wrong

    Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe said over-cleansing is a major skincare mistake.

    Apr 17

• Apr 17

  • Is caffeine good for your heart?

    Cardiologist Dr. Jennifer Mieres appears live on "GMA" to discuss what to know about a new study that suggests caffeine might be good for your heart.

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• Apr 16

  • Counterfeit cosmetics seized in LA contained lead, feces

    Los Angeles police say $700,000 worth of counterfeit cosmetics were seized.

    Apr 16

• Apr 16

  • Sen. McCain has intestinal surgery, is recovering in Phoenix

    McCain's office says he's had intestinal surgery needed to stem an infection.

    Apr 16

• Apr 16

  • Organs from drug overdoses could help transplant shortage

    Overdoses are increasing organ donations and new study offers reassurance that they can be an appropriate option for some transplant candidates

    Apr 16

• Apr 16

  • Could caffeine be good for your heart?

    Studies suggest regular coffee use protects patients from atrial fibrillation.

    Apr 16

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• Apr 16

  • Could caffeine be good for your heart?

    Studies suggest regular coffee use protects patients from atrial fibrillation.

    Apr 16

• Apr 16

  • Pennsylvania House votes to ban abortions for Down syndrome

    A proposal to prohibit abortions in Pennsylvania when the sole reason is that the fetus has or may have Down syndrome is on its way to the state...

    Apr 16

• Apr 16

  • Ketamine shows promise for fast-acting help with depression, suicidal thoughts: Stud

    The study looked at a different form of ketamine than street drug 'Special-K'

    Apr 16

• Apr 16

  • Immune therapy scores big win against lung cancer in study

    New research suggests that many more lung cancer patients may benefit from treatments that boost the immune system

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• Apr 16

  • 35 reported cases of E. coli linked to romaine lettuce: CDC

    CDC recommends that romaine lettuce from Yuma, Arizona be thrown out.

    Apr 16

• Apr 16

  • Trump builds on Obama opioid policy

    Trump administration emphasizing medication-based treatment for opioid addiction, a course favored by many experts

    Apr 16

• Apr 16

  • ESPN host opens up about endometriosis battle

    Molly Qerim opened up about her health battle in an exclusive interview with ABC News' Amy Robach, saying she hopes to help others "feel like they're...

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• Apr 16

  • ESPN host opens up about endometriosis to help others feel like 'they're not alone'

    Molly Qerim said she treats her endometriosis symptoms with acupuncture.

    Apr 16

• Apr 16

  • Girls born to obese moms far more likely to start puberty early, study finds

    A study found an association between a mother's weight and early puberty.

    Apr 16

• Apr 16

  • Man who lost 100 pounds to run Boston Marathon

    Andy Bell, 45, went from being able to run only two minutes to completing a marathon in just over three hours.

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• Apr 16

  • Hundreds of Romanian health workers protest wage cuts

    Hundreds of Romanian health workers protest pay cuts following government promises to hike salaries in the health sector amid a general tax and wage...

    Apr 16

• Apr 16

  • Nigeria's Boko Haram extremists hamper polio eradication

    Nigeria's Boko Haram extremists hampering global fight to eradicate polio

    Apr 16

• Apr 15

  • New study finds as little as one drink a day could shorten your life expectancy

    ABC's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses the new study about alcohol.

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• Apr 14

  • Russians protest garbage dumps blighting Moscow region

    Large protests have taken place in nine cities and towns in the Moscow region.

    Apr 14