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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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Doctor breaks down study showing GLP-1s may lower breast cancer risk

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Inhaled insulin now FDA-approved for kids 6 and over with diabetes

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Can I get hantavirus from my pet? Here's what pet owners should know

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PCOS gets a new name: What to know about the most common hormonal issue affecting women

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Could 8,500 daily steps help keep weight off?

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A new test could transform endometrial cancer diagnosis

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Pregnancy outcomes could be significantly impacted by men's health, study suggests

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