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Joseph Cafone

Dr. Joseph Cafone

Joseph Cafone is a fourth-year internal medicine and pediatrics resident working in the ABC News Medical Unit. Get Joseph Cafone's latest news stories and articles, connect with millions of users and join the conversation at ABC News.

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Only 25% of moms in US report 'excellent' mental health, marking an alarming decline

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Women who eat the 'right' carbs in midlife are more likely to age in good health

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Middle-age adults in US are lonelier than in most other countries

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Young women now binge drink more than young men

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A common blood test for ovarian cancer is more likely to fall short for Black and Native American women

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TikTok is full of ADHD advice, but nearly half of it is misleading, study finds

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Sugar-free slushies can make young kids seriously sick, new study suggests

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Some kids may successfully eat trigger foods after stopping anti-allergy med, early study suggests

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Cynthia Erivo talks about her Oscar nomination, connection to her 'Wicked' character

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How to make a vision board that will help you reach your goals in the new year, according to a neurologist