ADHD misinformation rampant on TikTok, study finds
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ADHD misinformation rampant on TikTok, study finds
TikTok's most popular videos on ADHD are as likely to misinform viewers as they are to provide helpful hints, a new study says.
'Breakthrough' deep brain stimulation device for Parkinson's to make clinical debut
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'Breakthrough' deep brain stimulation device for Parkinson's to make clinical debut
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 21 (UPI) -- Parkinson's disease patients and advocates are marking Friday as the start of a new era for treatment of the illness as a doctors deploy a breakthrough neurological device for the first time in the United States.
Diet changes might reduce risk of ringing ears
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Diet changes might reduce risk of ringing ears
New research suggests that eating more fruit and fiber or drinking more milk and coffee may also stave off the vexing and persistent buzzing that can drive folks to distraction.
Evidence of fentanyl cut with tranquilizer xylazine found near U.S.-Mexico border
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Evidence of fentanyl cut with tranquilizer xylazine found near U.S.-Mexico border
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 20 (UPI) -- The presence of xylazine, a horse tranquilizer that is increasingly found mixed with fentanyl in supplies of illegal drugs, is spreading to the U.S.-Mexico border area, according to a study released Thursday.
Marijuana users at greater risk for heart attack, stroke
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Marijuana users at greater risk for heart attack, stroke
Weed users are much more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or other life-threatening heart condition than people who don't indulge, a new study says.
Seniors benefit from strict blood pressure control, study says
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Seniors benefit from strict blood pressure control, study says
Elderly people benefit from taking medications to keep their blood pressure low, same as younger folks, a new study says.
Lower dose of common antibiotic can treat rare hair loss condition
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Lower dose of common antibiotic can treat rare hair loss condition
Lower doses of a common antibiotic can curb hair loss caused by a rare skin condition, a new study says.
Babies with heart defects also prone to cancer, researchers say
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Babies with heart defects also prone to cancer, researchers say
Babies with heart birth defects appear to have a higher risk of developing childhood cancer, compared to those without a heart abnormality, researchers report in the journal Circulation.
Bird flu virus may survive aging process in raw milk cheese
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Bird flu virus may survive aging process in raw milk cheese
There's a new reason to steer clear of raw cheese: New research shows it can harbor the infectious bird flu virus for months.
Nostalgic people better for friendships, mental health
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Nostalgic people better for friendships, mental health
People prone to nostalgia have an edge when it comes to their health and well-being, a new study says.
FDA warns of health consequences amid rising nitrous oxide use
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FDA warns of health consequences amid rising nitrous oxide use
March 14 (UPI) -- Inhaling commercially available nitrous oxide canisters, commonly known as laughing gas, could lead to serious harm or death, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in a warning issued Friday.
NOAA study says cooking contributes substantially to ozone pollution in L.A. area
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NOAA study says cooking contributes substantially to ozone pollution in L.A. area
March 13 (UPI) -- The volatile organic compounds released into the air while cooking food contributes to potentially harmful ozone pollution, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researchers say.
Cannabis-like synthetic compound delivers pain relief without addictive high, study finds
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Cannabis-like synthetic compound delivers pain relief without addictive high, study finds
March 5 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers said Wednesday they have reproduced the pain-relieving effects of cannabis with a synthesized compound that avoids the mind-altering, addictive qualities of the natural plant.
Concussion damage lingers In athletes' brains up to a year
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Concussion damage lingers In athletes' brains up to a year
Concussion damage could linger in an athlete's brain for at least a year, long after they've rejoined their sport, a new study says.
Sugary drinks linked to greater oral cancer risk, study indicates
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Sugary drinks linked to greater oral cancer risk, study indicates
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 13 (UPI) -- A study released Thursday found that women who consumed at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily had a nearly five times greater chance of developing oral cancer than those who avoided sugary soft drinks.
Partners experience benefits from a spouse's knee or hip replacement
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Partners experience benefits from a spouse's knee or hip replacement
Knee or hip replacement is a major surgery, and many people must lean hard on their spouses to care for them during weeks to months of recuperation.
Lose weight and get fit with water aerobics
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Lose weight and get fit with water aerobics
Purposeful splishing and splashing can help you trim your waist size and drop excess pounds, a new evidence review has concluded.
Engaged parenting may help prevent childhood obesity
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Engaged parenting may help prevent childhood obesity
Kids are more likely to maintain a healthy weight if their parents adopt a responsive style while they're babies and toddlers, a new study suggests.
Wealthier Americans face lower risk of heart disease
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Wealthier Americans face lower risk of heart disease
Well-to-do and better-educated Americans have far lower rates of heart disease than the rest of the population, a new study says.
Pickleballers bounce back after joint replacement
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Pickleballers bounce back after joint replacement
Love pickleball, but facing a knee or hip replacement? Odds are you'll return to the court in no time, a new study suggests.
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