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  • 'To some, Maddie was just a junkie': Obituary gives new take on drug addiction

    Madelyn Linsenmeir, 30, died after years of battling drug addiction.

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  • California surgeon, girlfriend face new rape, other charges

    Prosecutors say there are 5 additional victims in the case of a California surgeon and his girlfriend who were previously charged with drugging and...

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  • As Canada legalizes pot, other countries likely to follow

    Canada is the second _ and by far the largest _ country to legalize and regulate the sale and use of marijuana by adults, but it almost certainly...

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  • Inducing labor at 39 weeks may help mothers, babies

    Both mothers and babies may benefit when labor is induced at 39 weeks.

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  • What to know about the mysterious, polio-like illness called AFM

    Acute flaccid myelitis is a rare side effect of some viruses.

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  • Obituary for woman with opioid addiction inspires donations

    A powerful obituary about a Vermont woman who struggled with opioid addiction has inspired more than 100 donations to a local recovery center from...

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  • A collar might help prevent sports-related concussions: Study

    The collar is increases blood in the head, so that it acts like a cushion.

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  • Melania Trump visits babies, moms affected by opioid crisis

    First lady Melania Trump toured a hospital's neonatal care unit Wednesday to learn about the treatment being given to newborns suffering from opiate...

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  • Neck collars providing answers to subconcussive impacts

    The specialized collar, developed by researchers at the Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, applies pressure to the back of the neck.

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  • Feb. 7, 2001: Rod Stewart opens up to Diane Sawyer about thyroid cancer diagnosis

    "It was a terrible shock," the rock legend told Sawyer in a 2001 interview. "I mean, I just went into total silence for a few days."

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  • The Latest: More charges against California surgeon, friend

    Prosecutors say there are five additional victims in the case of a California surgeon and his girlfriend who were previously charged with drugging and...

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  • The Latest: Pot activist complains about new Canada law

    A long-time cannabis advocate says the legalization of recreational marijuana is a remarkable step forward, but many flaws remain in the law.

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  • AP Explains: Why Congo's latest Ebola outbreak is worrying

    AP Explains: Why Congo's worrying new Ebola outbreak could become a global emergency

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  • UN: Ebola outbreak is worrying but not a global emergency

    UN says Congo's latest Ebola outbreak is worrying but not a global emergency

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  • Virginia lawmaker settles suit; seeks mental-health reform

    A Virginia state senator whose son stabbed him before killing himself has settled a lawsuit against a former employee of a local mental- health agency

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  • Drugmakers funnel millions to lawmakers; a few dozen get $100,000-plus

    Before the midterm heated up, dozens of drugmakers had already given millions.

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  • A bout with 'The Big C': 'Nightline' producer on facing thyroid cancer diagnosis

    John Kapetaneas is a journalist and segment producer for ABC News' "Nightline."

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  • When cancer strikes the young, infertility can result; now states act to help

    Treatment for cancer and other serious conditions involves toxic chemotherapy.

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  • GOP on defense to explain pre-existing condition protections

    Republican candidates who are still calling for repeal of the Obama-era health care law find themselves on the defensive about how they will preserve...

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  • Canada now world's largest legal marijuana marketplace

    And they're off: Canada starts legal marijuana sales and becomes world's largest national pot marketplace

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  • Melania Trump to focus on opioids, newborns in hospital tour

    First lady Melania Trump is visiting Philadelphia on Wednesday to meet with families of children who were affected by exposure to opioids while in the...

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  • Male breast cancer survivor shares his journey

    Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what everyone should know about male breast cancer and "GMA" talks to survivors as the new ABC drama "A Million Little...

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  • Former student surprises teacher with life-saving gift

    George Labecki, 63, was surprised by Lindsay Arnold Wenrich, 34, who revealed that she'd be donating her kidney to him.

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• Oct 16

  • US defense secretary sees the enduring costs of Vietnam War

    U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis sees first-hand the enduring costs of fighting the Vietnam War

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  • 62 cases of AFM confirmed across 22 states: CDC

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated reported AFM cases.

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  • Obesity surgery may lower heart attack danger in diabetics

    New research suggests obesity surgery may dramatically lower the danger of heart attacks and strokes in patients with diabetes

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  • Breast cancer disparities: Why do black women have worse breast cancer outcomes?

    Breast cancer disproportionately affects some groups more than others.

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  • Teacher overcome with emotion as former student reveals she's giving him her kidney

    The tearful moment was captured on video.

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  • Teacher overcome with emotion as former student reveals she's giving him her kidney

    Lindsay Arnold Wenrich revealed she would be donating her kidney to her former English teacher, George Labecki, after he posted on Facebook asking for...

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  • This full-body slider workout will take your gym routine to the next level

    Why this small piece of workout equipment should be your new best friend

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  • US wants drug prices in TV ads: 'Patients deserve to know'

    US wants drug prices included in TV ads: 'Patients deserve to know'

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  • Arkansas drops 4,100 more from Medicaid over work rule

    Arkansas has nearly doubled the number of people removed from its expanded Medicaid program over a new work requirement that's the subject of a...

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  • Insurer Anthem will pay record $16M for massive data breach

    Insurer Anthem agrees to pay $16 million in data breach that exposed sensitive information of 79 million people

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  • The Latest: US wants drugmakers to put prices in TV ads

    Federal government wants drugmakers to disclose list price of prescription drugs in TV commercials

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  • 7 companies, 4 men charged in $1B telemedicine fraud scheme

    Federal prosecutors say seven companies and four men are charged in a $1 billion telemedicine fraud scheme that deceived tens of thousands of patients...

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  • Ann Curry to host TV show to solve medical mysteries

    Former 'Today' show anchor Ann Curry has signed on to host a new series that attempts to solve medical mysteries by finding patients and doctors who...

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  • Trans teen on sharing the final steps of her transition: gender confirmation surgery

    This past June, Jazz Jennings underwent her gender confirmation surgery.

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  • WHO convenes emergency meeting on Congo's Ebola outbreak

    WHO convenes emergency meeting on Congo's Ebola outbreak as rate of new cases has doubled

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  • Unvaccinated child dies from flu in Florida

    A child in Florida who wasn't vaccinated has died from getting the flu.

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  • Does pregnant Meghan Markle need to worry about Zika? Here's what the CDC recommends

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed the pregnancy before their foreign tour.

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  • As US suicide rates rise, Hispanics show relative immunity

    Support from family and community appear to shield Latinos.

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  • Study: Without Medicaid expansion, poor forgo medical care

    Government report: Low-income people in states that haven't expanded Medicaid much more likely to forgo care

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  • AP-NORC Poll: Many caregivers neglecting their own health

    AP-NORC Poll: Many caregivers skip their own checkups in health care balancing act

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  • UK offers prescription for loneliness, no drugs involved

    Doctors will be able to prescribe cooking classes and walking groups.

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  • Democratic candidates focus on health care as midterms near

    Democrats focus on health care as top issue to close out midterm campaigns

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  • New strategy: Democrats go all-in on health care in midterms

    President Donald Trump may be the impetus for Democratic anger that is powering the midterm elections, but the Democrats' top issue isn't the...

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  • Guards, inmates ally against state in radon-exposure cases

    Guards and inmates at a Connecticut prison are on the same side of a legal fight against the state over radon

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  • Fatal police shootings 40% more likely in states with higher gun ownership

    The U.S. Constitution’s second amendment gives us the “right to bear arms,” but what if having a gun for protection is actually putting you more at...

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  • Battles over safe Ebola burials complicate work in Congo

    Battles over safe Ebola burials complicate work in Congo; the case of the runaway hearse

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