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CDC warns of ‘urgent need’ to increase vaccinations for COVID-19, other respiratory…
A nurse holds a box of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines (2021). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday warned healthcare providers of an "urgent need" to…
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Irregular sleep patterns may raise risk for dementia
People with the most irregular sleep are 53% more likely to develop dementia than people with average sleep regularity, researchers say. Photo by 1113990/Pixabay People…
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Use of CBD, other hemp products widens in U.S.
Many people may not realize it, but there's a largely legal market for products derived from hemp, which has a much lower content of the active ingredient found in the cannabis…
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Oprah Winfrey confirms she added weight-loss medication to regimen
Oprah Winfrey has added weight-loss medication to a regimen that includes regular exercise and other lifestyle tweaks. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Media…
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Gen Z perceives more dangers than previous generations, study shows
1 of 2 | Members of Gen Z -- those born from the late 1990s to the early 2010s -- perceive more dangers in life than previous generations, a study reveals. Photo by…
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Study links morning sickness to hormone produced by fetus
Morning sickness may have roots in a hormone produced by the fetus, called GDF15, which appears to act on the mother's brain to cause her to feel nauseous and vomit, a new study…
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More cardiac specialists use smartwatches to spot heart problems in kids
A review of medical records at Stanford Medicine Children's Health found that 41 young patients had arrhythmias detected by a smartwatch. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License…
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Plant-based diets may lower risk of diabetes
Eating plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains may prevent diabetes even in people with a genetic predisposition for the disease or risk factors like obesity, advanced…
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Most older Americans say health insurers should cover weight-loss drugs
More than four out of five older adults (83%) think insurance companies should pay for drugs that help obese people manage their weight, a new poll found. Photo by…
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Company asks FDA to approve party drug MDMA for treating PTSD
The FDA has 60 days to decide whether MDMA will be accepted for review for treating PTSD and whether it will be fast-tracked through the approval process. File Photo by Robin Van…
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