Contributor, ABC News Medical Unit

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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Use of so-called 'alternative' supplements doubled in teens between 2003 and 2014: Study

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Vitamin D: Good for bones, and possibly the colon

Is running more than 100 miles good for your heart?

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Dramatic rise in ADHD medication mishaps among kids, report finds

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Researchers suggest new movie rating to help give parents guidance on violent movies

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Diseases from mosquito, flea and tick bites have tripled, spread new disease: CDC

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Dark chocolate may give your brain a boost, studies suggest

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Been told you have a penicillin allergy? There is chance it's not real

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Moms who have depression early on may have kids with lower IQ scores: Study

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States where you’re more likely to have heart disease: See where your state ranks