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Child and teen deaths fall by half, but disability on the rise, global study fin
As the world's population continues to rise, more children are surviving into adulthood, a new study finds, but rates of disability have increased as well.

Foodborne disease infections are on the rise. Here are the most common

A peep into the history of Easter's marshmallow icon

Chewy Chips Ahoy cookies recalled due to 'unexpected solidified ingredient'
Mondelēz Global LLC is recalling 13-ounce packages of Chewy Chips Ahoy cookies due to an "unexpected solidified ingredient," the company said.

The best cities in the US for runners
SmartAsset released its third annual study, which shows this year's best cities for runners.

The stress of tax season is real. Here's how to cope

Prostate cancer diagnoses, deaths decreasing worldwide, study says
Prostate cancer, one of the deadliest forms of cancer for men in the United States and worldwide, is on the decline, according to new research.

An hour of activity may keep disability away, new research shows

Cannabis-related ER visits in Colorado jump threefold after legalization, study

Health effects of eggs: Where do we stand?
Here's what recent research shows about the health impact of eggs in our diet and how that research has evolved over the decades.

Kale joins the ranks of the annual 'Dirty Dozen' pesticide list
Kale, that popular green of the health conscious, has joined the list of 12 fruits and vegetables with the most pesticide residues.

Deaths from dementia have more than doubled in US, report says
Dementia not only affects memory and quality of life, it can be fatal.

Walking dogs is sending older people to the ER, study says
Having a pet that requires daily physical activity can be motivation to go for a walk, but unfortunately leash-dependent dog walking increases fracture risk.

Healthy tips to get the most out of Mardi Gras

What is multiple sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the central nervous system and is considered an autoimmune disease.

Salmonella outbreak tied to raw turkey expands with 63 more illnesses
Sixty-three more people have been infected with salmonella linked to raw turkey products in an outbreak that began in November 2017.

Opioid epidemic spilling over onto roads, study says
New research shows that drivers who are on prescribed opioids are twice as likely to be in deadly two-vehicle crashes.

Atypical Bacteremia after Memorable Braces: An Unusual Presentation
Abstract awarded Top 10 for National Abstract Competition at ACP Meeting in New Orleans, 2018

What to know about the STD that could become the next superbug
Written by Denise Powell and published on "Good Morning America"
Medical News Published by Denise Powell on ABC Health News
Article written by Denise Powell while interning in the ABC News Medical Unit.