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  • US health chief says overdose deaths beginning to level off

    US health chief says overdose deaths beginning to level off, but it's too early to declare victory

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  • 6 children dead, 12 sick in viral outbreak at rehab center

    A severe viral outbreak at a rehabilitation center in New Jersey has left six children dead and 12 others sick

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  • Adenovirus outbreak kills 6 kids in New Jersey, but what is it?

    Adenovirus is a common virus that affects the respiratory system.

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  • Family behind drug company sued over toll of opioids

    Members of the family behind a drug company are being sued over the toll of prescription opioid painkillers

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  • Utah lawmaker tries pot ahead of medical marijuana vote

    A Utah lawmaker drove to Las Vegas and tried marijuana for the first time ahead of an upcoming ballot proposal that would legalize medical marijuana...

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  • 25 percent of college students report stress over 2016 presidential election: Study

    In times past, we've assumed politics have little to do with our personal lives.

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  • Number of unvaccinated children increasing despite overall high coverage

    Even with the growing number of unvaccinated kids, the overall rate is stable.

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  • This front-runner for governor is a vocal supporter of single-payer, sometimes

    Democrat Gavin Newsom is the front-runner in the race for California governor.

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  • Midterms could decide if 6 million people in families can get affordable insurance

    Obamacare expanded insurance to 20 million people, but some are left behind.

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  • US health chief says number of overdose deaths leveling off after years of increases driven by opioid epidemic

    US health chief says number of overdose deaths leveling off after years of increases driven by opioid epidemic

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  • About 15,000 strike at University of California hospitals

    Thousands of University of California medical workers began a three-day strike Tuesday against hospitals, clinics and campuses that prompted the...

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  • The Latest: University of California workers start strike

    More than 15,000 University of California radiology technicians, pharmacists and other medical workers have started a three-day strike to protest...

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  • Florida governor defends his health care record in new ad

    Florida Gov. Rick Scott is launching a new statewide television ad meant to blunt criticism over the Republican governor's health care record

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  • Woman reveals she is a perfect match, will donate kidney to her neighbor

    Nancy Seigneur surprised her neighbor and longtime friend Dave Courtney live on "GMA" with the news that she is a perfect match and will donate her...

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  • Woman reveals she is a perfect match, will donate kidney to her neighbor

    "I jumped at the chance to do this, not knowing that I was going to be a match."

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  • Why some doctors would still call Meghan Markle's pregnancy 'geriatric'

    The Duchess of Sussex is expecting her first child at age 37.

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  • Trump administration unveils health options for small firms

    Officials say the Trump administration is rolling out new options for small employers to use tax-free accounts to provide health coverage for workers

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  • What to know about multiple sclerosis

    Selma Blair shared in an emotional Instagram post that she's suffering from MS.

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  • Aerobic exercise can help relieve symptoms of depression

    People on anti-depressants noticed an improvement in their mood when they exercised for 45 minutes three times per work.

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  • 5-year-old's 'Ghostbusters' wish comes true when entire city is transformed

    London, 5, has survived three open heart surgeries.

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  • 'Medicare for all' suddenly popular on campaign trail even in red states: ANALYSIS

    "Medicare for all" and single-payer health care are suddenly popular.

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  • AP analysis: 'Obamacare' shapes opioid grant spending

    An Associated Press analysis finds states are taking very different approaches to spending the first emergency money from Congress targeting the...

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  • Zika outbreak in northern India state exceeds 100 cases

    The number of Zika virus cases has crossed 100 in Rajasthan, a state in northern India where palaces and forts draw large numbers of tourists each...

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  • Purdue superfan inspires team's unlikely win over Ohio State

    Tyler Trent, 20, a Purdue sophomore, has terminal bone cancer and was invited by the team to address the players in the locker room.

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  • Men who exercise could pass down healthier metabolism to kids: Study

    Men who exercise might pass down a healthier metabolism to their kids.

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  • Deadly attack amid Ebola outbreak stalls containment efforts

    Deadly rebel attack at center of Ebola outbreak stalls virus-containment efforts

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  • States discover news ways to finance Medicaid expansion

    The state-federal health insurance program is more popular than ever.

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  • Health care tops guns, economy as voters' top issue

    Seven in 10 people list health care as “very important” in voting decisions.

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  • Medicaid expansion becomes key issue in GOP-leaning states

    Whether to expand Medicaid has become a key election-year issue in several Republican-leaning states, through ballot initiatives and in governor's...

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  • 'Dark day': Congo rebels kill 2 health agents fighting Ebola

    'Dark day' as Congolese rebels kill 2 health agents fighting deadly Ebola outbreak

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  • Immunotherapy scores a first win against some breast cancers

    A newer immunotherapy drug for the first time has shown promise against breast cancer in a large study that combined it with chemotherapy to treat an...

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  • Coming clean: Public embrace for celeb addicts offers hope

    Rehab therapists and addicts in recovery say celebrities who come clean publicly offer hope

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  • USC agrees to pay $215M to settle doctor sex abuse claims

    The University of Southern California says it will pay $215 million to settle claims of sexual abuse and harassment by a school gynecologist

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  • Heart transplant program changes chief after patient deaths

    A Houston hospital is replacing the surgical director of its renowned heart transplant programs with two veteran transplant surgeons and a veteran...

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  • Everything you need to know about Ebola

    Health officials are fighting to contain an outbreak in Congo.

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  • National health initiative takes aim at sugar-packed foods

    A national health initiative is urging the food industry to voluntarily reduce sugar in packaged foods by 20 percent

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  • Report: Crew of Iranian cargo ship poisoned, 3 seamen die

    Iran's state news agency: 3 seamen die of unspecified toxic substance that poisoned 11 crew of cargo ship

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  • EU drug agency urges approval for dengue vaccine

    Europe's drug regulator has recommended approving the first vaccine for dengue despite concerns about the vaccine's wide use and a lawsuit in the...

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  • Letting sunlight in really can kill dark-loving bacteria, study shows

    The study hopes to influence building design in the future.

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  • Heartbreaking obituary has raised $11,000 for drug-free center

    The death of a young mother battling drug addiction has struck a chord.

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  • The role diversity anxiety can play in ‘living while black’ incidents: OPINION

    Recent viral videos might be reflecting larger cultural shifts.

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  • California housing measures offer hope for high-cost Salinas

    Salinas, California, is among the 10 least affordable places to live in the United States though it's outside Silicon Valley and tourist-heavy coastal...

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  • Fertility rates decreasing as 1st-time moms get older: CDC

    Women are becoming mothers for the first time later and later.

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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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  • Why black women have worse breast cancer outcomes

    Here's what you need to know about breast cancer disparities, and why do they still exist?

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  • How 'strong' has become the 'new healthy'

    ABC News' Robin Roberts discusses a new online survey from Parade magazine and Cleveland Clinic that reveals a new take on America's definition of...

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  • Dermatologist's insider tips for keeping skin healthy as the temperatures drop

    "The Beauty of Dirty Skin" author Dr. Whitney Bowe shares her tips.

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