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FDA warns against 'young blood' treatments
The treatments are a significant public health concern, the FDA said on Tuesday.1h ago0:39
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Boil-water advisory ends in Dayton, Ohio
Boil-water advisories have ended for the Dayton, Ohio, areaFeb 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'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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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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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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1-year-old's birthday photo shoot tries to find the family of his heart donor
Boy's birthday photos a search for his heart donor.Feb 141:28
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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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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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