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Feb 18
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Philippines says 136 people have died in measles outbreak
The outbreak has been blamed partly on recent vaccination fears.Feb 18
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Feb 17
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As drug use rises, so does syphilis: Report
An uptick in the disease could be linked to increased drug use, researchers say.Feb 17
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Feb 17
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The trauma of Puerto Rico's 'Maria Generation'
The storm has left a lasting impact on the island.Feb 17
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Feb 16
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5 ways to protect yourself from heart disease during American Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.Feb 16
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Feb 16
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New study reveals quality sleep helps prevent heart diseases
ABC News' Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses the major takeaways from the new study.Feb 161:48
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Feb 15
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9/11 fund running out of money for those with illnesses
The compensation fund for victims of 9/11 is running out of money and will cut future payments by 50 to 70 percentFeb 15
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Feb 15
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Washington lawmakers advance limits on vaccine exemptions
Washington state lawmakers have advanced a measure that would remove parents' ability to claim a personal or philosophical exemption to vaccinating...Feb 15
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Feb 15
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Boil-water advisory ends in Dayton, Ohio
Boil-water advisories have ended for the Dayton, Ohio, areaFeb 15
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Feb 15
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Kentucky closer to banning most abortions if Roe overturned
The Kentucky House has passed a bill that would ban most abortions in the state if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns its decision legalizing the...Feb 15
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Feb 15
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Opioid maker used rap video to push powerful painkiller
Employees at a drug company accused of bribing doctors rapped and danced around a human-size bottle of a highly addictive fentanyl spray in a video...Feb 15
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Feb 15
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Illinois Democrats propose expanded abortion access
Illinois Democrats have introduced two measures that would expand abortion access in the state by removing a parental notification requirement and a...Feb 15
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Feb 15
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Teen sickened after schoolmate gives her marijuana edible
A 13-year-old girl has been accused of giving edible marijuana gummy bears to some classmates at her school, causing another girl to be hospitalizedFeb 15
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Feb 14
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Deadly blue 'Mexican oxy' pills take toll on US Southwest
Illicit fentanyl smuggled from Mexico into the Southwest is becoming a profitable new business for the Sinaloa drug cartelFeb 14
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Feb 14
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Ex-Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper supports universal health care
John Hickenlooper, the former Democratic governor of Colorado who's considering running for president, says he supports universal health care and...Feb 14
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Feb 14
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Trump gains weight, now considered obese; cholesterol down
President Donald Trump has tipped the scales and is now officially considered obeseFeb 14
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Feb 14
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Anesthesia, if limited, can be safe for baby's brain
A study finds strong evidence that one episode of general anesthesia doesn't hurt a baby's brain developmentFeb 14
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Feb 14
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Medicare ambulance rides may no longer end up at ER
Medicare ambulance rides could include option of going to urgent care or doctor's officeFeb 14
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Feb 14
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Young cancer survivor fears anti-vax parents put sick kids at risk
Rhett Krawitt's immune system was unable to handle vaccines.Feb 14
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Feb 14
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This year's flu vaccine more effective than in last 2 years, CDC says
That figure is said to be within an expected range.Feb 14
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Feb 14
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Flu vaccine doing a relatively good job this season
Health officials say the flu vaccine is doing a relatively good job protecting Americans this winterFeb 14
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Feb 14
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Can Americans travel to Mexico to buy insulin?
The cost of the drug can be significantly cheaper south of the border.Feb 14
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Feb 14
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Cancer death racial gap narrows, but still higher for blacks
Blacks still die of cancer at higher rates than other Americans, but report says the gap is narrowingFeb 14
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Feb 14
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UN: Experts to develop oversight standards for gene editing
The World Health Organization is convening a meeting next month to develop global standards for the governance of gene editing, after a Chinese...Feb 14
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Feb 14
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'GMA' January Challenge: Ginger Zee shares results of a month of strength training
Zee explains why she is OK with not meeting the goal she set.Feb 14
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Feb 14
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Hospital heart patients wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day
The children are all currently being treated for heart conditions.Feb 14
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Feb 14
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Ginger Zee shares what happened after a month of strength training
Zee explains why she is OK with not meeting the goal she set.Feb 141:50
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Feb 14
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1-year-old's birthday photo shoot tries to find the family of his heart donor
Titus Sickles had a heart transplant at 3 months old.Feb 14
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Feb 14
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Feb 14
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53 cases of measles confirmed in southern Washington state
Health officials in southern Washington state say they have confirmed 53 cases of measlesFeb 14
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Feb 13
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Why dark chocolate is better for your health
People in the United States consume 2.8 billion pounds of chocolate each year - over 11 pounds per person.Feb 130:42
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Feb 13
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On Valentine's Day, why dark chocolate is better for your health
Give your Valentine a box of (healthier) chocolates.Feb 13
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Feb 13
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Cleaning routine shows promise in curbing superbug infection
A new study finds a way for people to cut their risk of developing a dangerous superbug infection after leaving the hospitalFeb 13
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Feb 13
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Michael Strahan embraces his inner yogi
Founder of the Black Male Yoga Initiative Changa Bell talks breaking barriers and creating a safe space in his community for black men to discuss...Feb 135:01
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Feb 13
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How one man is trying to help fellow black men 'heal' through yoga
"Black men in particular were being isolated by the yoga community," he said.Feb 13
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Feb 13
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Fitness influencer apologizes after flood of customers call her programs a scam
Brittany Dawn, who has over 500,000 followers on Instagram, promised fans personalized training and nutrition programs, but some say she didn't...Feb 133:12
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Feb 13
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8 die of measles in Ukraine this year as outbreak worsens
Eight people have died of measles in Ukraine since the start of the yearFeb 13
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Feb 13
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Breast cancer survivor shares cautionary tale of relying solely on thermography
Why the FDA says you need additional testing.Feb 13
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Feb 12
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Counseling urged to prevent depression in at-risk new moms
Task force finds counseling at-risk pregnant women, new mothers offers a chance at preventing depressionFeb 12
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Feb 12
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Hospital tightens drug access, rules after excessive dosages
The Ohio hospital system that found a doctor ordered possibly fatal doses of powerful painkillers for dozens of patients says it has tightened...Feb 12
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Feb 12
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Feb 12
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What are PFAS?
The man-made chemicals that have been used in firefighting foam and waterproofing products like Teflon and Scotchgard.Feb 121:06
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Feb 12
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Opening statements made in $1B Florida Medicare fraud case
A federal prosecutor has told jurors a Florida health care executive used bribery, kickbacks and false paperwork in a $1 billion effort to fleece...Feb 12
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Feb 12
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Keep the volume down! UN issues guidelines for audio devices
Two U.N. agencies want governments and makers of headphones, mobile phones and other audio devices to do more to keep down the volume they emit, amid...Feb 12
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Feb 12
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How the bacteria in your gut affect your mind and body
Over 100 million nerve cells line the digestive tract.Feb 12
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Feb 12
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Breast cancer survivor shares cautionary tale about thermography
Thermography is approved by the FDA for breast cancer screening, but only when used with what the administration considers a primary test, like...Feb 127:28
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Feb 12
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Opening statements set in $1B Florida Medicare fraud case
Opening statements are set in the trial of a Florida health care executive accused of defrauding Medicare out of $1 billion, one of the biggest such...Feb 12
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Feb 12
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Teen defies anti-vaxx mom, gets vaccinated after turning 18
For Ethan Lindenberger, turning 18 was all about liberation.Feb 12
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Feb 11
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California judge will keep Planned Parenthood names sealed
Planned Parenthood is making an unusual legal demand to join California's criminal prosecution of two anti-abortion activists charged with invasion of...Feb 11
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Feb 11
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The Latest: Judge keeps Planned Parenthood names sealed
A judge says the names of 14 Planned Parenthood workers and others will remain sealed during the prosecution of two anti-abortion activists charged...Feb 11
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Feb 11
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Utah reduces voter-backed Medicaid expansion in rare move
Utah has passed sweeping changes to a voter-approved Medicaid expansion, slashing the number of people covered and adding work requirements that the...Feb 11
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