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Trump sets up abortion obstacles, barring clinic referrals
Trump administration acts to bar taxpayer-funded family planning clinics from referring women for abortions2m ago
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Fired Amazon worker with Crohn's sues over bathroom breaks
Fired Amazon worker in Kentucky with the inflammatory bowel condition Crohn's disease sues company over his dismissal, what he says was a need for...9m ago
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Many shades of meaning behind 'Medicare-for-all'
A primer on 'Medicare-for-all' as 2020 Democrats stake out their positions44m ago
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Hospital: 5 patients given overdoses may have been treatable
The Ohio hospital system investigating a doctor accused of ordering painkiller overdoses for dozens of patients says five who died may have received...1h ago
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Drug price hearing on Capitol Hill has similarities to one nearly 60 years ago
Talk about déjà vu.2h ago
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Feb 22
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Haunting 'Roma' scene shines a rare spotlight on stillbirths
Haunting scene in Oscar-nominated 'Roma' puts a rare spotlight on surprisingly common stillbirthsFeb 22
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Trump administration plan would prohibit taxpayer-funded family planning clinics from referring women for abortions
Trump administration plan would prohibit taxpayer-funded family planning clinics from referring women for abortionsFeb 22
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Police: 5 children die of food poisoning in Pakistan
Pakistani police: 5 children die of suspected food poisoning after family ate dinner at restaurant in country's southFeb 22
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Feb 21
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Strategies to treat HIV fall short in rural areas
Stigma around HIV and AIDS are sometimes prevalent in rural communities.Feb 21
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Oklahoma GOP leaders to push 'triggered' abortion ban
Republican leaders in Oklahoma want to join at least five other states in automatically banning abortions if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns its...Feb 21
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'Soda tax' associated with 50 percent drop in sugary drink consumption in one city
Berkeley, California, implemented the soda tax in 2015.Feb 21
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No, scientists didn't find a cure for HPV: Here’s what you need to know
Why additional testing is needed.Feb 21
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Pinterest blocks vaccination-related searches to avoid spreading misinformation
The search engine for inspiration takes a stand against health misinformation.Feb 21
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Measles epidemic in Madagascar kills more than 900, says WHO
The World Health Organization says that an epidemic of measles in Madagascar has caused more than 900 deathsFeb 21
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Feb 20
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Mississippi woman pleads guilty in massive pharmacy fraud
A Mississippi woman charged in a pharmacy fraud case that prosecutors say reaped than $200 million pleads guilty to charges in the caseFeb 20
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Government headed for close to half of nation's health tab
Report: Government to pay for nearly half the nation's health care tab in less than 10 yearsFeb 20
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Nurse builds database of women murdered at the hands of men
"I know where the silence is. It is everywhere and it is deafening.”Feb 20
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Nurse charged in fatal drug-swap error pleads not guilty
A Tennessee nurse charged with reckless homicide after a medication error killed a patient has pleaded not guiltyFeb 20
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Feb 19
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'Zombie deer' disease is spreading across the US: What you should know
The prion disease that causes "zombie deer" is spreading to more states.Feb 19
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Feb 19
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FDA panel endorses ketamine nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression
The nasal spray has shown promise in treating depression when other meds don't.Feb 19
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FDA warns against 'young blood' treatments for aging, disease
The treatments are a significant public health concern, the FDA said on Tuesday.Feb 19
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Feb 19
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Some politicians champion 'Medicare-for-all.' But what does that mean?
That phrase means different things for different candidates.Feb 19
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High court to consider case about reach of clean water law
The Supreme Court has agreed to consider a case about the reach of a federal clean water lawFeb 19
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This day in history: Feb. 21, 1986
AIDS patient Ryan White returns to classes at Western Middle School.Feb 192:00
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Feb 19
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New report recommends ways to prevent depression during pregnancy and postpartum
The report stressed perinatal depression is not the same as "baby blues."Feb 19
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US charity opens cancer ward for children in Gaza
US charity inaugurates first children's cancer department in Hamas-ruled Gaza StripFeb 19
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ERs often miss chance to send overdose survivors to addiction treatment programs
The ability to divert patients into recovery programs is often lacking.Feb 19
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Feb 19
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Murphy signs bill expanding family leave in New Jersey
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law a bill expanding the state's paid family leave programFeb 19
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Hospital, doctor face 3 new lawsuits over drug doses, deaths
Three more wrongful-death lawsuits have been filed against an Ohio hospital system and a doctor accused of ordering potentially fatal doses of pain...Feb 19
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Feb 19
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High court denies Maryland appeal of drug price-gouging law
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a Maryland appeal to uphold the state's law against pharmaceutical price gougingFeb 19
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Screen time for 2-year-olds and younger has doubled since the mid-90s, study finds
Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what parents should know about a new study that looks at the amount of time babies spend in front of a screen.Feb 193:01
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Feb 19
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Screen time for babies 2 years old and younger has doubled since the mid-90s: study
The longterm effects of excessive screen time for babies remains unknown.Feb 19
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Feb 18
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Officials: Ohio has a hepatitis A outbreak, but it's not new
The Ohio Department of Health says reports that wrongly imply a newly declared outbreak of hepatitis A are circulating around the state, apparently...Feb 18
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Coal dust turns white snow black in Siberian town
A Siberian coal mining town has gotten a blanket of black snow, a regular occurrence in the region known for high industrial pollution levelsFeb 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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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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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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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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