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Fear may be the reason dogs bark, bite at some people, study says

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Fear may be the reason dogs bark, bite at some people, study says

That growling dog may actually be terrified of you. Fear and age-related pain are among the reasons why dogs are aggressive toward people, a new study suggests.

A little alcohol may help the heart by lowering stress, study says

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A little alcohol may help the heart by lowering stress, study says

One in 5 people in U.S. uses blood pressure-raising medications

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One in 5 people in U.S. uses blood pressure-raising medications

Gene tied to balding may also raise COVID-19 risks for men

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Gene tied to balding may also raise COVID-19 risks for men

Study: 40% of people who meet obesity criteria not at higher risk for heart disease

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Study: 40% of people who meet obesity criteria not at higher risk for heart disease

May 7 (UPI) -- Forty percent of people who meet the standard criteria for obesity are not at increased risk for heart disease or death, according to findings published Friday by JAMA Network Open.

Risk of COVID-19 reinfection less than 1%, study finds

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Risk of COVID-19 reinfection less than 1%, study finds

May 7 (UPI) -- Less than 1% of people with COVID-19 will become reinfected with the virus within three months of recovery, according to an analysis published Friday by PLOS ONE.

Poll: Fear of losing insurance keeps 1 in 6 U.S. workers in their jobs

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Poll: Fear of losing insurance keeps 1 in 6 U.S. workers in their jobs

Many American workers remain in jobs they'd rather leave -- simply because they don't want to lose their health insurance, a new Gallup poll reveals.

Overthinking may be to blame for missed penalty kicks, study says

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Overthinking may be to blame for missed penalty kicks, study says

May 7 (UPI) -- Researchers found penalty kick takers who performed poorly under pressure registered increased brain activity levels in the pre-frontal cortex, a region responsible for long-term thinking.

Pfizer, BioNTech ask FDA for full approval of COVID-19 vaccine

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Pfizer, BioNTech ask FDA for full approval of COVID-19 vaccine

May 7 (UPI) -- Pfizer and BioNTech announced Friday that they have asked federal regulators for full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine, authorization that would allow them to market the shot directly to Americans.

Study: Mediterranean diet may help ward off dementia

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Study: Mediterranean diet may help ward off dementia

A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, olive oil and fish -- the so-called Mediterranean diet -- may protect the brain from plaque buildup and shrinkage, a new study suggests.

UPI News Quiz: Bill and Melinda Gates, SpaceX, Broadway

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UPI News Quiz: Bill and Melinda Gates, SpaceX, Broadway

Bill and Melinda Gates announce divorce, SpaceX successfully lands Starship rocket, Broadway shows prepare to resume... how closely did you follow the headlines this week? Take the UPI News Quiz for May 7, 2021.

1 in 4 heart attacks arrive with 'atypical' symptoms

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1 in 4 heart attacks arrive with 'atypical' symptoms

One in 4 heart attack patients have atypical symptoms and are less likely to receive emergency care, Danish research shows. Atypical heart attack symptoms include breathing issues, extreme exhaustion and abdominal pain.

Study: Heavy use of sugar-sweetened drinks may raise bowel cancer risk

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Study: Heavy use of sugar-sweetened drinks may raise bowel cancer risk

May 6 (UPI) -- Adults who drink two or more daily sugar-sweetened beverages may be doubling their risk for developing bowel cancer before they turn 50 years old, according to a study published Thursday by the journal Gut.

High anxiety follows police encounters for Black people in U.S., survey shows

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High anxiety follows police encounters for Black people in U.S., survey shows

A new survey confirms what many young Black Americans already know: They are vulnerable to anxiety disorders, particularly during contact with the police or in anticipation of police contact.

CDC: Seniors falling results in 2.2 million ER visits a year

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CDC: Seniors falling results in 2.2 million ER visits a year

May 6 (UPI) -- Injuries from falls result in roughly 2.2 million emergency room visits a year for older adults, according to figures released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Russia says slimmed-down 'Sputnik Light' COVID-19 vaccine 79% effective

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Russia says slimmed-down 'Sputnik Light' COVID-19 vaccine 79% effective

May 6 (UPI) -- Russian health officials said Thursday the country's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized as a single-dose shot, known as "Sputnik Light."

Study: Depression, anxiety after heart attack may increase future heart risk

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Study: Depression, anxiety after heart attack may increase future heart risk

May 6 (UPI) -- A person's mental health may play key role in the ability to recover after a heart attack and avoid suffering another one a study presented during the American College of Cardiology meeting found.

Pfizer, BioNTech to donate vaccines to Olympic athletes

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Pfizer, BioNTech to donate vaccines to Olympic athletes

May 6 (UPI) -- Pfizer and German partner BioNTech will donate doses of their COVID-19 vaccine for athletes and delegations in this Summer's Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the International Olympic Committee said Thursday.

Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine is 96% effective in children 12-17

U.S. News // 2 days ago

Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine is 96% effective in children 12-17

May 6 (UPI) -- Moderna announced Thursday that further studies have shown that its COVID-19 vaccine is 96% effective in children between the ages of 12 and 17.

Many consumers use, trust food date labels but misinterpret information

Science News // 2 days ago

Many consumers use, trust food date labels but misinterpret information

May 6 (UPI) -- New survey data suggests many consumers get mixed up when interpreting "USE By" and "BEST If Used By" labels, according to a study published Thursday in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.

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