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Tiny device can monitor vital signs from inside the body
The vitals-monitoring (VM) Pill works by tracking the small vibrations in the body associated with lungs breathing and the heart beating. Photo by Anna Shvets/Pexels A…
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U.S. government offers new round of free COVID-19 tests
A new round of COVID-19 tests will start shipping for free starting the week of Nov. 27. UPI Photo A new round of four free COVID-19 tests is available for order from…
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Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe hospitalizes 17 people
At least 43 people across 15 states and Canada have been sickened in the outbreak, which are linked to several different brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupe, the CDC says. Photo…
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Doubts surround European sturgeon caviar’s authenticity, legality
1 of 4 | As much as half of all caviar being sold in some eastern European countries in which sturgeon are native may come from illegally caught endangered wild…
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Hidden belly fat in midlife linked to Alzheimer’s disease, research indicates
1 of 2 | This image showed increased neuroinflammation (yellow colors) with higher hidden fat in the brain's white matter in the cohort of participants with an average…
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Seniors in poor physical, mental health are vulnerable to scams
Overall, three of every four older adults said they have experienced a fraud attempt by phone, text, email, mail or online in the past two years, while 39% said they've been victims…
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Early evidence points to cinnamon as source of lead in recalled fruit puree pouches
So far, sample analysis of WanaBana, Weis and Schnucks fruit puree pouches that do not contain cinnamon and are not part of the recall have not shown elevated levels of lead. Photo…
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Woman’s death raises concerns about marijuana-processing plants
Researchers believe large amounts of allergen-laden dust created at cannabis-processing facilities could pose real respiratory dangers to workers. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI |…
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FDA takes action against e-cigarettes that look like toys, drinks, kids’ items
1 of 3 | The FDA sent warning letters Thursday to seven online retailers that were selling unauthorized vape devices that look like drink containers, toys and phones.…
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Air filters may not reduce risk of catching airborne virus, study shows
A recent study revealed that filter systems did nothing to keep people from catching airborne respiratory or GI infections. Photo by Cats Coming/Pexels Air filters…
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