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New COVID-19 variant is spreading, poses 'low' public …

WebThe CDC also noted that BA.2.86 variant poses a "low" public health risk. But the CDC data released Monday did show that emergency department visits linked to …

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U.S. government offers new round of free COVID-19 tests

(7 days ago) WebA new round of four free COVID-19 tests is available for order from the federal government, the U.S. Postal Service announced Monday.. The free additional …

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Stanford twins study exhibits vegan diets' rapid heart …

(9 days ago) WebNEW YORK, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- A new trial utilizing identical twins suggests that a vegan diet can improve cardiovascular health in as little as eight weeks. The …

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More people in the U.S. skip medical care due to cost …

(5 days ago) Web"Nearly half of U.S. adults with lower or average incomes (46%), and nearly one of three with higher incomes (29%), reported at least one cost-related challenge …

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Faster walking speed associated with slower risk of diabetes

(Just Now) WebAn average walking speed of 2 to 3 miles per hour (mph) was associated with a 15% lower risk of Type 2 diabetes, compared with walking slower than 2 mph, a …

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Early coronary heart disease strong predictor for …

(1 days ago) WebThe estimated rate of dementia among American adults 65 and older was 10.5% in 2012, with a rate of 7.3% in men and 12.9% in women, according to the Aging, …

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Study links brain inflammation to mood problems in …

(Just Now) WebBrain inflammation appears to influence the mood problems of Alzheimer's patients, rather than traditional markers of the disease like amyloid beta or tau proteins, …

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2 deaths, 45 hospitalizations linked to salmonella …

(9 days ago) WebNov. 24 (UPI) -- A salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit has caused 45 hospitalizations and two deaths, the CDC says. Ninety-nine cases related …

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Long COVID affects 1 in 7 Americans

(8 days ago) WebA new study suggests that personalized health and lifestyle changes can delay or even prevent memory loss for older adults at high risk of Alzheimer's or …

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People who exercise regularly are more likely to live longer

(6 days ago) WebPeople who met the recommended exercise amounts were about 25% to 31% less likely to die of heart disease or stroke, versus their sedentary peers. Their risk of …

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Paxlovid doesn't cut risk of long COVID, study finds

(7 days ago) WebUsing records kept by the U.S. Veterans Health Administration, researchers identified 9,593 vets diagnosed with COVID-19 and treated with Paxlovid between …

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Quarter of low-income older Americans have no medical insurance

(8 days ago) WebPhoto by Free-Photos/ Pixabay. As people age, health issues tend to mount, but roughly a quarter of low-income adults over 65 have no medical insurance. That's the …

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New studies reinforce link between pot use and heart attack

(3 days ago) WebNov. 6 (UPI) -- Two new preliminary studies on recreational marijuana and health strengthen existing evidence that regular use negatively impacts heart and brain …

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Tiny device can monitor vital signs from inside the body

(1 days ago) WebPhoto by Anna Shvets/ Pexels. A new 'technopill' can safely monitor a person's vital signs from inside their bodies, researchers report. The vitals-monitoring …

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Stem cell injection may protect against decline in MS

(7 days ago) WebA new study suggests that personalized health and lifestyle changes can delay or even prevent memory loss for older adults at high risk of Alzheimer's or …

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Diabetes drug Mounjaro outperforms Ozempic for weight loss in …

(6 days ago) WebThe average weight loss was about 6% for Mounjaro users at three months, compared with nearly 4% for those on Ozempic. After six months, the average weight …

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Sedentary lifestyle may raise odds for uterine fibroids

(4 days ago) WebSedentary behavior included sitting or lying down and activities such as watching screens, knitting, reading or playing board games. In total, 8.5% of the women …

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Hidden belly fat in midlife linked to Alzheimer’s disease

(4 days ago) WebNEW YORK, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Having hidden belly fat in midlife is associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease, new research indicates. The research is …

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Routine treatment to preserve donated hearts shows no benefit in …

(2 days ago) WebA routine treatment made no significant difference in the number of hearts successfully transplanted from a group of more than 800 organ donors, according to a …

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Study: Meditation offers real benefits to seniors' psychological well

(9 days ago) WebThe worse a person's psychological state is, the greater the benefit the therapy confers. Positive outcomes were most significant among test participants …

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Personal coaching may ward off Alzheimer's

(3 days ago) WebA new study suggests that personalized health and lifestyle changes can delay or even prevent memory loss for older adults at high risk of Alzheimer's or …

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Seniors in poor physical, mental health are vulnerable to scams

(4 days ago) WebEven when they hadn't fallen prey to a scam, more than half (57%) of older adults overall expressed uncertainty about their ability to see a scam coming. Again, …

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'Supernatural' actor Mark Sheppard says he has survived 6 heart …

(5 days ago) WebHumbled once more. Home tomorrow! #spnfamily. Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Supernatural alum Mark Sheppard has announced on Instagram that he recently …

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Iconic Cherokee leader Wilma Mankiller becomes part of Mattel's …

(3 days ago) WebMankiller was a leader in expanding rural health care and education in Native American communities and was considered a role model who inspired a generation of …

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Israel expands ground operations, evacuations in Gaza

(4 days ago) WebThe Hamas-controlled Palestinian health ministry said Sunday that more than 15,500 Palestinians have been killed in the war with 70% of the victims being children …

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Husband charged with murder in death of woman found in Fla

(7 days ago) WebDec. 2 (UPI) -- The estranged husband of a Florida woman whose body was found in a storage unit after a high-profile search last month now stands charged with her …

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Man kills 4 people including two children before setting house on …

(2 days ago) WebDec. 3 (UPI) -- A man who killed four members of a family, including two children, before setting the house on fire and stabbing two NYPD officers who …

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On This Day, Dec. 3: Judge OKs Detroit's largest municipal

(Just Now) WebBy UPI Staff. 1 of 5 | On December 3, 2013, a federal judge ruled that Detroit was eligible for the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. File Photo by Bill …

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Joint U.S.-Japan rescue mission finds wreckage, remains from

(1 days ago) Web42 minutes ago · Dec. 4 (UPI) --U.S.-Japanese search and rescue divers have found an Osprey military transport aircraft that crashed during a training flight south of Kyushu on …

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On This Day, Dec. 4: Chicago police kill 2 Black Panthers

(7 days ago) WebOn Dec. 4, 1969, Chicago police killed two members of the Black Panthers -- Mark Clark and Fred Hampton -- in what officials described as a gun fight.

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