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Feb 17
- As drug use rises, so does syphilis: Report
  An uptick in the disease could be linked to increased drug use, researchers say.
  
  Feb 17
Feb 17
- The trauma of Puerto Rico's 'Maria Generation'
  The storm has left a lasting impact on the island.
  
  Feb 17
Feb 16
- 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
Feb 16
- Play
  ABCNews.com
  
  1:48
  
  New study reveals quality sleep helps prevent heart diseases
Feb 15
- 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 percent
  
  Feb 15
Feb 15
- 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
Feb 15
- Boil-water advisory ends in Dayton, Ohio
  Boil-water advisories have ended for the Dayton, Ohio, area
  
  Feb 15
Feb 15
- 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
Feb 15
- 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
Feb 15
- 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
Feb 15
- 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 hospitalized
  
  Feb 15
Feb 14
- 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 cartel
  
  Feb 14
Feb 14
- 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
Feb 14
- Trump gains weight, now considered obese; cholesterol down
  President Donald Trump has tipped the scales and is now officially considered obese
  
  Feb 14
Feb 14
- 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 development
  
  Feb 14
Feb 14
- Medicare ambulance rides may no longer end up at ER
  Medicare ambulance rides could include option of going to urgent care or doctor's office
  
  Feb 14
Feb 14
- Young cancer survivor fears anti-vax parents put sick kids at risk
  Rhett Krawitt's immune system was unable to handle vaccines.
  
  Feb 14
Feb 14
- 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
Feb 14
- Flu vaccine doing a relatively good job this season
  Health officials say the flu vaccine is doing a relatively good job protecting Americans this winter
  
  Feb 14
Feb 14
- Can Americans travel to Mexico to buy insulin?
  The cost of the drug can be significantly cheaper south of the border.
  
  Feb 14
Feb 14
- 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 narrowing
  
  Feb 14
Feb 14
- 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
Feb 14
- '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
Feb 14
- Hospital heart patients wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day
  The children are all currently being treated for heart conditions.
  
  Feb 14
Feb 14
- 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 14
  
  1:50
Feb 14
- 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
Feb 14
- 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 14
  
  1:28
Feb 14
- 53 cases of measles confirmed in southern Washington state
  Health officials in southern Washington state say they have confirmed 53 cases of measles
  
  Feb 14
Feb 13
- 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 13
  
  0:42
Feb 13
- On Valentine's Day, why dark chocolate is better for your health
  Give your Valentine a box of (healthier) chocolates.
  
  Feb 13
Feb 13
- 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 hospital
  
  Feb 13
Feb 13
- Play
  ABCNews.com
  
  5:01
  
  Michael Strahan embraces his inner yogi
Feb 13
- 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
Feb 13
- 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 13
  
  3:12
Feb 13
- 8 die of measles in Ukraine this year as outbreak worsens
  Eight people have died of measles in Ukraine since the start of the year
  
  Feb 13
Feb 13
- Breast cancer survivor shares cautionary tale of relying solely on thermography
  Why the FDA says you need additional testing.
  
  Feb 13
Feb 12
- 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 depression
  
  Feb 12
Feb 12
- 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
Feb 12
- How the bacteria in your gut affect your mind and body
  Over 100 million nerve cells line the digestive tract.
  
  Feb 12
  
  0:54
Feb 12
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  Getty/Sunara
  
  1:06
  
  What are PFAS?
Feb 12
- 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
Feb 12
- 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
Feb 12
- How the bacteria in your gut affect your mind and body
  Over 100 million nerve cells line the digestive tract.
  
  Feb 12
Feb 12
- Play
  ABCNews.com
  
  7:28
  
  Breast cancer survivor shares cautionary tale about thermography
Feb 12
- 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
Feb 12
- Teen defies anti-vaxx mom, gets vaccinated after turning 18
  For Ethan Lindenberger, turning 18 was all about liberation.
  
  Feb 12
Feb 11
- 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
Feb 11
- 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
Feb 11
- 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
Feb 11
- Hope and hype in the race for a longer life
  Scientists have aligned themselves with promising but unproven treatments.
  
  Feb 11

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Latest Health Headlines

As drug use rises, so does syphilis: Report An uptick in the disease could be linked to increased drug use, researchers say. Feb 17

The trauma of Puerto Rico's 'Maria Generation' The storm has left a lasting impact on the island. Feb 17

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

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 percent Feb 15

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

Boil-water advisory ends in Dayton, Ohio Boil-water advisories have ended for the Dayton, Ohio, area Feb 15

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

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

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

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 hospitalized Feb 15

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 cartel Feb 14

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

Trump gains weight, now considered obese; cholesterol down President Donald Trump has tipped the scales and is now officially considered obese Feb 14

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 development Feb 14

Medicare ambulance rides may no longer end up at ER Medicare ambulance rides could include option of going to urgent care or doctor's office Feb 14

Young cancer survivor fears anti-vax parents put sick kids at risk Rhett Krawitt's immune system was unable to handle vaccines. Feb 14

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

Flu vaccine doing a relatively good job this season Health officials say the flu vaccine is doing a relatively good job protecting Americans this winter Feb 14

Can Americans travel to Mexico to buy insulin? The cost of the drug can be significantly cheaper south of the border. Feb 14

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 narrowing Feb 14

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

'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

Hospital heart patients wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day The children are all currently being treated for heart conditions. Feb 14

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 14

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

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 14

53 cases of measles confirmed in southern Washington state Health officials in southern Washington state say they have confirmed 53 cases of measles Feb 14

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 13

On Valentine's Day, why dark chocolate is better for your health Give your Valentine a box of (healthier) chocolates. Feb 13

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 hospital Feb 13

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

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 13

8 die of measles in Ukraine this year as outbreak worsens Eight people have died of measles in Ukraine since the start of the year Feb 13

Breast cancer survivor shares cautionary tale of relying solely on thermography Why the FDA says you need additional testing. Feb 13

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 depression Feb 12

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

How the bacteria in your gut affect your mind and body Over 100 million nerve cells line the digestive tract. Feb 12

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

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

How the bacteria in your gut affect your mind and body Over 100 million nerve cells line the digestive tract. Feb 12

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

Teen defies anti-vaxx mom, gets vaccinated after turning 18 For Ethan Lindenberger, turning 18 was all about liberation. Feb 12

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

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

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

Hope and hype in the race for a longer life Scientists have aligned themselves with promising but unproven treatments. Feb 11

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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

The trauma of Puerto Rico's 'Maria Generation'
The storm has left a lasting impact on the island.

Feb 17

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

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 percent

Feb 15

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

Boil-water advisory ends in Dayton, Ohio
Boil-water advisories have ended for the Dayton, Ohio, area

Feb 15

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

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

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

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 hospitalized

Feb 15

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 cartel

Feb 14

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

Trump gains weight, now considered obese; cholesterol down
President Donald Trump has tipped the scales and is now officially considered obese

Feb 14

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 development

Feb 14

Medicare ambulance rides may no longer end up at ER
Medicare ambulance rides could include option of going to urgent care or doctor's office

Feb 14

Young cancer survivor fears anti-vax parents put sick kids at risk
Rhett Krawitt's immune system was unable to handle vaccines.

Feb 14

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

Flu vaccine doing a relatively good job this season
Health officials say the flu vaccine is doing a relatively good job protecting Americans this winter

Feb 14

Can Americans travel to Mexico to buy insulin?
The cost of the drug can be significantly cheaper south of the border.

Feb 14

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 narrowing

Feb 14

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

'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

Hospital heart patients wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day
The children are all currently being treated for heart conditions.

Feb 14

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 14

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

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 14

53 cases of measles confirmed in southern Washington state
Health officials in southern Washington state say they have confirmed 53 cases of measles

Feb 14

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 13

On Valentine's Day, why dark chocolate is better for your health
Give your Valentine a box of (healthier) chocolates.

Feb 13

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 hospital

Feb 13

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

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 13

8 die of measles in Ukraine this year as outbreak worsens
Eight people have died of measles in Ukraine since the start of the year

Feb 13

Breast cancer survivor shares cautionary tale of relying solely on thermography
Why the FDA says you need additional testing.

Feb 13

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 depression

Feb 12

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

How the bacteria in your gut affect your mind and body
Over 100 million nerve cells line the digestive tract.

Feb 12

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

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

How the bacteria in your gut affect your mind and body
Over 100 million nerve cells line the digestive tract.

Feb 12

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

Teen defies anti-vaxx mom, gets vaccinated after turning 18
For Ethan Lindenberger, turning 18 was all about liberation.

Feb 12

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

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

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

Hope and hype in the race for a longer life
Scientists have aligned themselves with promising but unproven treatments.

Feb 11