Cancer prevention not fully recovered from pandemic era declines, study says
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Cancer prevention not fully recovered from pandemic era declines, study says
The effects of COVID-19 continue to reverberate in the cancer risk factors of Americans, a new American Cancer Society study says.
Anemia in pregnancy raises risk of heart defects, study indicates
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Anemia in pregnancy raises risk of heart defects, study indicates
Treating anemia during pregnancy might lower the risk of heart defects in newborns, a new study says.
FDA warns unapproved hair-loss product finasteride tied to side effects
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FDA warns unapproved hair-loss product finasteride tied to side effects
A quick spray of medication might seem like an easy way to get thicker hair, but some people say one sold online has left them battling sexual side effects, depression and even thoughts of suicide.
U.S. fertility rate last year close to record low in 2023, CDC says
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U.S. fertility rate last year close to record low in 2023, CDC says
April 23 (UPI) -- The U.S. fertility rate grew by less than 1% -- close to a record low -- as 3,622,673 babies were born in 2024, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
OB/GYNs remain in states with abortion bans as legal concerns persist
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OB/GYNs remain in states with abortion bans as legal concerns persist
A new study published in JAMA Network Open shows that most OB/GYNS didn't immediately leave states where abortion was banned after the 2022 Dobbs ruling.
Study finds rise in teen cannabis use following edibles rollout in Canada
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Study finds rise in teen cannabis use following edibles rollout in Canada
A study found a 26% increase in teen cannabis use in provinces that began selling cannabis edibles and extracts in October 2019. Use of edibles alone jumped 43%, researchers reported April 18 in JAMA Network Open.
Study links early menopause to faster brain aging
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Study links early menopause to faster brain aging
Women who entered menopause before 40 had a greater cognitive decline than women who entered menopause after 50, according to a study published recently in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia.
Microscopic plastic levels far higher in those who suffer strokes, study finds
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Microscopic plastic levels far higher in those who suffer strokes, study finds
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 22 (UPI) -- Patients who suffered strokes, mini-strokes or temporary blindness had levels of "nanoplastic" particles in their necks 51 times higher than healthy subjects, an abstract of a small-scale study released Tuesday shows.
U.S. measles cases spike past 800 in 25 states, with more than 600 in Texas
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U.S. measles cases spike past 800 in 25 states, with more than 600 in Texas
April 22 (UPI) -- Texas health officials said Tuesday reported measles cases have now surpassed 600 with most of it affecting children and teenagers in a historic outbreak.
Loneliness more common among middle-aged than seniors In United States
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Loneliness more common among middle-aged than seniors In United States
Middle-aged people in the United States experience more loneliness than seniors, researchers reported Tuesday in the journal Aging and Mental Health.
RFK Jr.'s autism study to utilize private health records
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RFK Jr.'s autism study to utilize private health records
The National Institutes of Health will provide private health data to researchers for U.S. health chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new autism study.
Study: Immune therapy works as well in senior cancer patients as in younger adults
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Study: Immune therapy works as well in senior cancer patients as in younger adults
Seniors with cancer respond just as well as younger patients to immune checkpoint inhibitors -- drugs that take the brakes off the immune system so it can target and kill cancer cells more effectively, a study says.
Appealing flavors may help make e-cigarettes more addictive, research suggests
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Appealing flavors may help make e-cigarettes more addictive, research suggests
NEW YORK, April 22 (UPI) -- Vaping devices flavored with menthol, coffee and watermelon, among others, potentially drive addiction by making the products more appealing and increasing their use. Like cigarettes, nicotine is the addictive substance.
Three more states confirm measles cases
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Three more states confirm measles cases
April 20 (UPI) -- Three more states confirmed their first measles cases of the year over the weekend, as the United States battles a growing outbreak of the highly contagious disease that has now touched more than half of all U.S. states.
New White House website pushes COVID-19 lab leak theory
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New White House website pushes COVID-19 lab leak theory
April 19 (UPI) -- The federal government's covid.gov website has been replaced with a new page promoting the narrative the virus was manufactured in and was released from a Chinese lab.
Michigan confirms first measles outbreak since 2019
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Michigan confirms first measles outbreak since 2019
April 18 (UPI) -- Michigan health officials have confirmed the state's first measles outbreak of the year and its first outbreak of the highly contagious disease since 2019.
Experimental Eli Lilly weight loss drug proves promising for type 2 diabetics
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Experimental Eli Lilly weight loss drug proves promising for type 2 diabetics
April 17 (UPI) -- People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes might benefit soon from Eli Lilly's new orforglipron weight loss drug following its latest clinical testing, the Indianapolis-based drugmaker announced Thursday.
Hyaluronic acid eyedrops may help dogs fight infections more effectively
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Hyaluronic acid eyedrops may help dogs fight infections more effectively
Newfangled eyedrops for dogs might be better at helping them fight off infections, a new study says.
New study reaffirms strong link between hearing loss, dementia in seniors
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New study reaffirms strong link between hearing loss, dementia in seniors
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 17 (UPI) -- The authors of an analysis of thousands of medical records across four U.S. communities said Thursday they've found further evidence of a strong link between hearing loss and the onset of dementia in older adults.
Trump's executive order seeks to lower prescription drugs prices, including Medicare patients
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Trump's executive order seeks to lower prescription drugs prices, including Medicare patients
April 17 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Health and Human Services to standardize Medicare payments in an effort to curb prescription drug prices, including with private insurers.
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