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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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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

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What's biological age? How diet impacts aging, according to experts

PHOTO: View of wooden spoon with crystalline erythritol, a sugar substitute.
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Artificial sweetener erythritol could elevate heart disease risk, preliminary research suggests

PHOTO: Stock photo of a pregnant woman visiting a doctor.
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The best and worst states for women's health, according to a new report

PHOTO: A women holds a tampon in this undated stock photo.
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New study raises questions about tampon safety for women

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2.6 million people died from alcohol in 2019, new WHO report shows

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GMA exclusive: Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses American Heart Association call to close gender gaps in heart health

PHOTO: Sunscreen is seen in a store in Hawaii on Nov. 12, 2016.
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Doctors say sunscreen protects skin despite influencers pushing misinformation

PHOTO: A mother helping her son to wear a life jacket before playing in swimming pool.
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Pediatrician shares water safety mistakes to avoid amid rise in drownings