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Dr. Aiya Aboubakr

Dr. Aiya Aboubakr is an internal medicine resident at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center, and a contributor to the ABC News Medical Unit.

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Just 5 extra minutes of intense exercise may help lower blood pressure, study predicts

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Fewer triplets are being born in the US. Researchers have a theory as to why

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New study emphasizes importance of cutting sugar in pregnancy for baby's health

PHOTO: Marlaina Goedel, 30, is pictured while preparing to undergo an islet cell transplant for Type 1 diabetes.
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New therapy after islet cell transplant shows promise for people with Type 1 diabetes

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Breast cancer screening is critical for transgender people, but many are missing out on care

PHOTO: Kenzie Lewellen and Dewey Bennett III welcomed their son Dewey Lester Bennett IV on Oct. 9, 2024 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida, as Hurricane Milton roared through the region.
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Couple who welcomed baby during Hurricane Milton grateful for 'biggest blessing ever'

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Breast cancer deaths decrease as cases among Asian Americans and younger adults rise, new report finds

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3D mammography better at detecting early-stage cancer with fewer false positives, study finds

PHOTO: Ryan Chian and his family now advocate for clear AED placement in all schools after the 15-year-old experienced a cardiac arrest during basketball tryouts.
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Teen athlete saved after cardiac arrest speaks out: What to know about lifesaving role of CPR, AEDs in schools

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Water bead-related ER visits among kids rose over 130% between 2021 and 2022: Study