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Low-calorie sugar alternatives, which had previously been thought to be relatively harmless, may actually have a negative effect on human gut health, according to a new study. goodmorningamerica.com/welln…
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Travis Snyder is in a fight for his life as he races to find a bone marrow donor in his seven-year battle with acute myeloid leukemia, a type of cancer that worsens quickly if not treated, according to the National Cancer Institute. goodmorningamerica.com/welln…
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A California woman who says she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer at age 29 is sharing her story to help other women advocate for themselves when it comes to their health. goodmorningamerica.com/welln…
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Knowing what to put on a baby’s plate and when can be daunting and nerve-racking for new parents. Now experts recommend regularly offering non-choking forms of foods containing common allergens between 4 and 6 months of age. goodmorningamerica.com/welln…
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One of Atlanta’s largest hospitals says it plans to shut down in two months after experiencing more than $100 million in losses over the past year. abcnews.go.com/Health/wireSt…
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A former owner and CEO of a South Florida drug manufacturing company has been sentenced to three years and one month in federal prison for lying to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and allowing contaminated medicine to go to pediatric hospitals. abcnews.go.com/Health/wireSt…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has posted another negative review of a closely watched drug for the deadly neurodegenerative disease ALS. abcnews.go.com/Health/wireSt…
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A Silicon Valley executive who prosecutors said lied to investors about inventing technology that tested for allergies and COVID-19 using only a few drops of blood was found guilty of health care fraud. abcnews.go.com/Health/wireSt…
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ABC News Health retweeted
.@CDCDirector Dr. Rochelle Walensky became the latest American to get the new bivalent COVID-19 booster on Thursday, telling @ABC, in an exclusive interview, that thus far, "millions" of people have now received an updated shot. More from our sit-down: abcnews.go.com/Health/cdc-di…
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Kansas' Democratic governor wasted little time after a decisive state vote in favor of abortion rights. abcnews.go.com/Health/wireSt…
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Planned Parenthood Arizona has joined several other providers and restarted abortion care in the state, although it may only be temporary. abcnews.go.com/Health/wireSt…