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ABC News - Health

Australia swelters in a record heat wave as temperatures near 50 C

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Gerber recalls arrowroot biscuits that might contain pieces of plastic or paper

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Obesity to rise by 19 million and affect 126 million American adults by 2035: Study - Researchers reviewed the body mass index of over 11 million Americans.

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US life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says

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NIH has banned human fetal tissue research funding. What impacts could this have?

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More than 31,000 nurses, health care workers strike at Kaiser Permanente

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'Night owl' lifestyle may bring higher risk of heart disease, study finds

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What the science says about psychological impact of seeing Minneapolis shootings -- Renee Good and Alex Pretti were killed in shootings involving federal agents.

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Experts explain psychological impact of seeing Minneapolis shootings -- Over the last several days, many Americans have seen upsetting videos of protests in Minneapolis amid a flood of ICE agents entering the city for a federal immigration enforcement operation.

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Chair of CDC's vaccine advisory committee questions polio shot recommendation -- Dr. Kirk Milhoan suggested some vaccines shouldn't be mandated.

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Doctors increasingly see AI scribes in a positive light, but hiccups persist -- Ambient AI scribes are being hailed by physicians as a game changer.

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Reducing salt in processed foods could lower rates of high blood pressure: Study -- Manufacturers often add salt to processed foods in order to prolong shelf life.

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