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ABC News - Health

As Iran war escalates, children may face physical, mental health impacts

24 days ago

Once a luxury for moms, doula care is going mainstream

2 days ago

As dangerous temperatures hit West, how early heat waves can impact health

9 days ago

Corn tortillas in California now must contain folic acid. More states are looking at it

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A meningococcal disease outbreak is spreading in the UK. Here's what to know -- At least 27 confirmed and probable cases have been reported in the outbreak.

10 days ago

CDC report finds US smoking rate continues to plummet as vape use rises

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Doctors say Lyme disease vaccine trial results 'encouraging' with 70% efficacy shown

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'Public health crisis': Experts weigh the stakes of youth gambling in America - How the rise of a new form of online betting is threatening the nation's youth.

2 days ago

Thai court holds gold mine operator liable for toxic runoff in a decade-old environmental case

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California man documents his journey attempting to overcome rare eating disorder -- ABC's Danny New spoke with a California man documenting his attempt to overcome a rare eating disorder known as ARFID.

21 hours ago

FDA approves new Wegovy dose -- ABC's Dr. Alok Patel provides analysis on new FDA dose for Wegovy while many Americans cut spending to afford healthcare.

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Medical rundown: This week's top stories -- ABC News' medical correspondent Dr. Alok Patel breaks down this weeks stories from the FDA's approval of a higher dose of a weight loss drug to a new study on dementia risk.

2 days ago

Pregnancy outcomes could be significantly impacted by men's health: Study -- ABC News' Dr. Alok Patel breaks down a new study suggesting that men's health may significantly influence their partner's pregnancy outcomes as well as their children's future health.

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