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Blood test finds knee osteoarthritis up to 8 years before it appears on X-rays

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Blood test finds knee osteoarthritis up to 8 years before it appears on X-rays

NEW YORK< April 26 (UPI) -- Detecting knee osteoarthritis with a blood test up to eight years before it appears on X-rays -- as researchers have done -- could lead to therapies that delay disease progression and restore joint health, a study finds.

Taking the stairs may up the odds for a longer life

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Taking the stairs may up the odds for a longer life

Putting off surgery may be more risky for some seniors

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Putting off surgery may be more risky for some seniors

Vancomycin may be losing effectiveness against C. diff

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Vancomycin may be losing effectiveness against C. diff

Use of antipsychotic meds for older adults drops after warning letter from Medicare

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Use of antipsychotic meds for older adults drops after warning letter from Medicare

Warning letters sent by Medicare officials can prompt a decline in antipsychotic prescriptions for seniors with dementia, a new study finds.

USDA finalizes new policy on salmonella in raw breaded chicken

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USDA finalizes new policy on salmonella in raw breaded chicken

April 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Friday finalized a rule regulating salmonella for the first time in raw breaded stuffed chicken products.

Bird flu virus in milk poses challenges for dairy industry

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Bird flu virus in milk poses challenges for dairy industry

April 26 (UPI) -- The discovery of fragments of avian flu virus in milk sold in U.S. stores, including in about 20% of samples in initial testing, suggests that the H5N1 virus may be more widespread in dairy cattle than previously known.

Democrats urge DEA to end delay, 'swiftly' reclassify status of marijuana

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Democrats urge DEA to end delay, 'swiftly' reclassify status of marijuana

April 25 (UPI) -- Twenty-one Congressional Democrats sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday, urging officials to "swiftly" reschedule marijuana's drug status.

U.S. births fall in 2023 to lowest number since 1979

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U.S. births fall in 2023 to lowest number since 1979

The short post-pandemic uptick in U.S. births may be over, with 2023 numbers showing a decline in births.

Emulsifiers in processed foods may increase risk of diabetes

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Emulsifiers in processed foods may increase risk of diabetes

Emulsifiers -- substances that are essential ingredients in processed foods -- appear to increase people's risk of Type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.

Gene variants linked to pesticide exposure may increase risk of Parkinson's

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Gene variants linked to pesticide exposure may increase risk of Parkinson's

It's long been known that exposure to agricultural pesticides can greatly raise a person's odds for Parkinson's disease. New genetics research now reveals those who might be most vulnerable.

U.S. food recalls rise to highest level since 2020

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U.S. food recalls rise to highest level since 2020

U.S. recalls of foods for salmonella, foreign objects or undeclared allergens are rampant nowadays and the highest they've been since 2020, a watchdog group warns.

Breast cancer survivors have higher risk for other cancers

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Breast cancer survivors have higher risk for other cancers

People lucky enough to survive a breast cancer may still face heightened risks for other cancers later, a new study shows.

Study: Women with heart disease prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs less often than men

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Study: Women with heart disease prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs less often than men

April 25 (UPI) -- Women with heart disease may be prescribed cholesterol-reducing statins less frequently than men, contravening recommended treatment guidelines, according to new research released Thursday.

FDA approves new medication for uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women

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FDA approves new medication for uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women

April 24 (UPI) -- The newly approved oral medication Pivya provides women with another option for treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.

USDA announces new school meal standards that call for less sugar, salt in students' food

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USDA announces new school meal standards that call for less sugar, salt in students' food

April 24 (UPI) -- Gradually improved nutrition standards for school meals will help promote the health of the nation's schoolchildren, the United States Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.

Air pollution threatens health of a growing number of Americans

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Air pollution threatens health of a growing number of Americans

Nearly 40% of Americans live where the air is polluted enough to harm them, a new report warns.

Majority of U.S. parents experience loneliness, burnout, survey says

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Majority of U.S. parents experience loneliness, burnout, survey says

A broad majority of parents experience isolation, loneliness and burnout as a result of the demands of parenthood, a new survey found.

Infertility increasing among married American women

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Infertility increasing among married American women

The percentage of married American women under the age of 50 who are infertile rose between 2011 and 2019, new government statistics show.

USDA takes new steps to better avert bird flu in nation's livestock

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USDA takes new steps to better avert bird flu in nation's livestock

April 24 (UPI) -- The Department of Agriculture said Wednesday it's working with other agencies to protect the U.S. livestock industry from H5N1 bird flu. A federal order will develop critical information to limit the virus spread.

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