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A 17-year-old who was shot by a police officer while eating a burger is getting surgery after bullets tore through his stomach, liver

The 17-year-old was eating a burger in a McDonald's parking lot. His lawyer said bullets "tore thro…

Yelena Dzhanova   


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Doctors report an 'alarming' rise in younger people with liver disease as Americans drink more alcohol

One hepatologist at Harvard University said, "what we're seeing now is truly dramatic" as more youn…

Kelsie Sandoval   


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A UK surgeon who autographed his initials onto patients' livers is now permanently barred from practicing medicine

Simon Bramhall used an argon beam machine to brand his initials onto two patients' livers, and has …

Matthew Loh   


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The weed-killing chemical at the heart of a $2 billion lawsuit may be linked to damaging fatty liver disease in humans

An environmental exposure professor at Harvard previously told Business Insider that the IARC was a…

Aria Bendix   


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5 ways to lower ALT levels naturally

To lower ALT levels and better regulate your liver enzymes, you can make many effective lifestyle a…

Laura Goldman   


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These are the top causes of Hepatitis and some prevention measures

Every year on July 28, we commemorate ‘World Hepatitis Day’ to raise awareness about the infectious…

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A surgeon who was banned from medicine after signing his initials on patients' livers appears to have self-published medical thriller books

One book, "The Letterman," is billed as a story about a surgeon who is "found to have inscribed his…

Kieran Press-Reynolds   


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Having 1 or 2 alcoholic drinks a day increases risk of cancer by damaging DNA, new study finds

The lead author from the International Agency for Research on Cancer said "we urgently need to rais…

Gabby Landsverk   


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The FDA urged people to avoid Real Water-branded alkaline water after 5 Nevada children who drank it were hospitalized with liver failure

Real Water, which says its water is "infused with negative ions," was the only link between cases o…

Grace Dean   


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COVID-19 is a 'one-two-three-punch' disease: Doctors describe how the coronavirus severely damages the lungs

To understand how COVID-19 can severely damage the lungs, it helps to understand the way SARS CoV-2…

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Usher In The Festival Of Colours; Gear Up For A Chemical-free Holi

If you revel in rainbow hues and mostly buy synthetic colours, here’s a harm list for your ready re…

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Scientists are testing a keto cocktail for longevity and vigor — without the high-fat diet

Scientists are weeks away from starting a trial of twice a day shots for longevity.

Hilary Brueck   


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Food packaging chemicals are seeping into human bodies — here's what that means for your health

Food containers and cookware are leaching more potentially hazardous chemicals into our bodies than…

Gabby Landsverk   


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Udta Machhli: Cocaine-infused sharks have been found infesting Rio’s waters in Brazil!

Scientists have found sharks high on cocaine off the coast of Rio! What's next for these party anim…

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Eight-week vegan diet linked to lower biological age, study finds

For eight weeks, the team followed 21 pairs of adult identical twins -- one half of each pair consu…

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Why are over 300 batches of Indian cough syrup being deemed "toxic"?

A disturbing report has revealed that over 100 cough syrup samples manufactured in India failed qua…

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Does eating ham, bacon and beef really increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

According to many reports, eating two slices of ham a day can increase your risk of developing type…

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The trendy prebiotic soda touted by A-listers is misleading consumers, according to a new lawsuit

A new lawsuit alleges that the marketing for Poppi, a soda aimed at health-conscious consumers, mak…

Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert