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  • Patients who may have contracted hepatitis at NJ surgical center file lawsuit

    The HealthPlus Surgery Center in Saddle Brook, NJ, has come under fire.

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    The nation's deadly opioid crisis is bringing new and unwanted attention to the wealthy Sackler family and complicating its philanthropic legacy

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  • Tech companies release slew of gadgets aimed at health concerns

    The electronics industry sees money in your health.

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  • AP Exclusive: UN health chief orders probe into misconduct

    AP Exclusive: The head of the World Health Organization has ordered an internal probe into allegations that the agency is rife with racism, sexism and...

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  • Researchers see possible link between opioids, birth defect

    Health officials see possible link between prescription opioids and a horrific birth defect

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  • The Latest: WHO confirms internal misconduct probe underway

    The World Health Organization has confirmed it is investigating allegations of misconduct following an Associated Press story that revealed its chief...

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• Jan 17

  • Harley Pasternak's tips to transform your body in just 5 minutes a day

    Celebrity trainer and author Harley Pasternak shows Michael Strahan his "Fast Fix" for a full-body workout in no time.

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• Jan 17

  • In limbo: Leftover embryos challenge clinics, couples

    Life in limbo: Fertility clinics, couples struggle with what to do with leftover embryos from pregnancy attempts

    Jan 17

• Jan 17

  • How to fight the flu with your phone

    ABC News' Paula Faris shares apps that can help you track your symptoms and find the cheapest options for medications.

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• Jan 17

  • 2 apps to help you stay healthy this flu season

    Flu season is officially upon us, here are some ways to stay healthy!

    Jan 17

• Jan 17

  • Already forgot your New Year's resolutions? Here are 4 tips to reset 2019

    A former New York Yankees' performance coach has the advice you need.

    Jan 17

• Jan 16

  • Third party to run center where comatose woman had baby

    An Arizona care facility where a woman in a vegetative state was raped and then gave birth must relinquish control to an outside party

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • Battles expected in many states over abortion-related bills

    Legislators and activists will push this year to pass high-priority bills on abortion in statehouses across the United States

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • Less beef, more beans. Experts say world needs a new diet

    A report says limiting meat is optimal for people and the planet, but not everyone agrees

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • New suits filed over pain meds given to near-death patients

    At least three wrongful death lawsuits have now been filed against Dr. William Husel, the Columbus-area Mount Carmel Health System, and nurses and...

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • The Latest: New wrongful death lawsuit filed against doctor

    An attorney says an additional wrongful death lawsuit has been filed alleging an Ohio doctor and the hospital where he worked caused a patient's death...

    Jan 16

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  • Medical tech in Hepatitis C outbreak challenges sentence

    A traveling hospital technician who was sentenced to 39 years in prison for infecting patients in multiple states with hepatitis C through tainted...

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• Jan 16

  • The best Rx for teens addicted to vaping? No one knows

    New dilemma in teen vaping epidemic: no approved medications to wean young people off nicotine

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • Health providers try to inform immigrant patients of risks without scaring them off

    A new policy could undermine the legal status of immigrants who use Medicaid.

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • GMO food opponents think they know the most, but actually know the least: Study

    Extreme GMO food opponents are less knowledgeable about them, a study found.

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • Prosecutor: Drug maker pushed OxyContin despite danger signs

    Massachusetts court filing says company that makes opioid sought 'blizzard of prescriptions' when it launched the drug in the 1990s

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • When you eat matters as much as what you eat, authors say in new book

    Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses a new book that says timing of when you eat can be just as important as what you are eating.

    Jan 16

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• Jan 16

  • When you eat matters as much as what you eat, authors say in new book

    "Your circadian rhythm changes your metabolism throughout the day."

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • Baby hears sister's voice for first time and can't stop laughing

    Adorable baby girl can't hide her happiness at hearing her sister's voice clearly for the first time after getting fitted with hearing aids.

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• Jan 16

  • Woman who lost more than 100 pounds on keto diet shares her favorite recipes

    Suzanne Ryan shares recipes on Instagram and in her book, "Simply Keto."

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • My Wellness Routine: 1st person to cross Antarctica solo does these 5 things daily

    O'Brady, 33, is a three-time world record holder.

    Jan 16

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• Jan 16

  • Everything you need to know about Ebola

    Health officials are fighting to contain an outbreak in Congo.

    Jan 16

• Jan 15

  • Hospital: Doc gave near-death patients excessive pain meds

    An Ohio hospital system says an intensive care doctor ordered "significantly excessive and potentially fatal" doses of pain medicine for at least 27...

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Filing: OxyContin maker forecast 'blizzard of prescriptions'

    Massachusetts court filing says company that makes opioid sought 'blizzard of prescriptions' when it launched the drug in the 1990s

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Hospital replaces leadership after blood transfusion mistake

    A Houston hospital has removed its president and several other leaders following an unusually high number of patient deaths, including a recent case...

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Kentucky residents again seek to block new Medicaid rules

    Sixteen Kentucky residents have again asked a federal judge to block new eligibility requirements for Medicaid

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • No-cost birth control, now the norm, faces court challenges

    Legal battle over Trump's exemptions to no-cost birth control rule may be bound for Supreme Court

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • FDA approves new closure device for heart defect in premature babies

    One out of 10 of all babies are born premature.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • The Latest: Cleveland Clinic reviewing former doctor's work

    An Ohio doctor under investigation amid allegations that he ordered "excessive and potentially fatal" doses of pain medicine for at least 27...

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Gillette ad stirs controversy urging men to ditch 'toxic masculinity' in #MeToo era

    A Gillette spokesman told "GMA" the company "felt compelled to get involved."

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Is IV therapy a 2019 wellness trend you need to try?

    IV clinics are popping up in cities and towns across the country.

    Jan 15

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  • Suicide rate of young Latinas may be exacerbated by immigration rhetoric, experts say

    One out of every 10 Latinas has attempted suicide in the past year.

    Jan 15

• Jan 14

  • Ex-prosecutor to lead health care firm's rape investigation

    The owner of a long term care facility in Arizona where a patient in a vegetative state was impregnated in a sexual assault has hired metro Phoenix's...

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • FDA resuming some food inspections halted by shutdown

    FDA to resume inspections of riskier foods during government shutdown

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • Trump birth control coverage rules blocked nationwide

    Rules would allow employers to stop providing women no-cost birth control.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • The Latest: Official decries blocking of birth control rules

    A federal health official says a nationwide injunction on new Trump administration rules that allowed more employers to opt out of providing women...

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • Meth’s resurgence highlights lack of meds to combat addiction

    Overdose rates involving meth more than tripled between 2011 and 2016.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • How clutter affects your health

    Research shows that having too many things in your home may impact how you feel.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • Some help, more needed for Florida girl with rare blood type

    A New York woman with rare blood type is donating two units to treat 2-year-old South Florida girl with cancer

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • Supreme Court rejects appeal over military burn pits

    The Supreme Court is rejecting appeals from military veterans who claim they suffer health problems because of open burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan

    Jan 14

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• Jan 14

  • Judge blocks Trump birth control coverage rules in 13 states

    Rules would allow employers to stop providing women no-cost birth control.

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• Jan 14

  • Train My Way: How to fit exercise in the 9 to 5 grind

    Celebrity trainer Holly Rilinger has the solution you need to get moving.

    Jan 14