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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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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Cancer diagnoses rising faster in women, especially those under 50: Report

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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