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Suicide risk nearly three times as high for those with restless legs syndrome

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Suicide risk nearly three times as high for those with restless legs syndrome

Aug. 23 (UPI) -- People with restless legs syndrome have nearly three times the risk of suicide or self-harm, even if they didn't have underlying conditions like depression, diabetes and insomnia, according to a new study.

Dementia patient caregivers lose sleep, adding to mental health stress

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Dementia patient caregivers lose sleep, adding to mental health stress

CDC: 92 percent of HPV-caused cancers could be prevented by vaccine

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CDC: 92 percent of HPV-caused cancers could be prevented by vaccine

TB cases drop among children, but racial disparities persist

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TB cases drop among children, but racial disparities persist

Pediatric readiness in emergency rooms saves lives

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Pediatric readiness in emergency rooms saves lives

The risk of death among critically ill children in emergency rooms was three times lower for those treated at ERs with greater levels of pediatric readiness, a new study found.

Study: 4-in-1 combo heart drug decreases cardiac event risk by one-third

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Study: 4-in-1 combo heart drug decreases cardiac event risk by one-third

Aug. 23 (UPI) -- The risk of heart attack, strokes and heart failure fell by 34 percent for people who took a combo pill of aspirin, a cholesterol drug and two blood pressure medicines reduced the risk of heart attack

Rate of HPV vaccination among U.S. girls stalls

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Rate of HPV vaccination among U.S. girls stalls

The number of American boys who get the HPV vaccine to help prevent certain cancers rose slightly, a new study finds, but there's been almost no increase for girls.

Larger opioid prescriptions after surgery increase risk of misuse

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Larger opioid prescriptions after surgery increase risk of misuse

The more opioid painkillers that heart and lung surgery patients are prescribed, the more likely they are to become dependent on them, a new study finds.

CDC warns of salmonella from beef, cheese in the U.S., Mexico

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CDC warns of salmonella from beef, cheese in the U.S., Mexico

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- The CDC on Thursday issued a warning on an outbreak of multi-drug resistant salmonella that sickened 255 between June 2018 and March 2019, blaming it on beef and cheese from the United States and Mexico.

More research needed on safety, effectiveness of CBD

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More research needed on safety, effectiveness of CBD

A new review says more human clinical trials on the safety and effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) products are needed.

Loss of grip strength tied to lower cognitive function, memory loss

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Loss of grip strength tied to lower cognitive function, memory loss

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Loss of handgrip by 11 pounds put people at a 10 percent risk of cognitive impairment and an 18 percent risk of severe cognitive impairment

CDC ups tally of vaping-related lung injuries to 153

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CDC ups tally of vaping-related lung injuries to 153

Late Wednesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its tally of vaping-related lung injuries to 153, spread across 16 states, since June 28.

Fish oil doesn't protect against diabetes, study says

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Fish oil doesn't protect against diabetes, study says

A new study found no evidence that fish oil supplements could help prevent diabetes.

Even a little exercise may boost longevity, study says

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Even a little exercise may boost longevity, study says

Any amount of physical activity -- whether light, moderate or high-intensity -- is beneficial and likely achievable for many people, a new study found.

High-intensity walking helps stroke survivors regain mobility

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High-intensity walking helps stroke survivors regain mobility

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- For people who've suffered strokes, getting exercise may be the key to regaining mobility. In a recent study, up to 80 percent of stroke patients benefited from high-intensity activities like fast walking and climbing.

WHO: More data needed on microplastics' effects on health

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WHO: More data needed on microplastics' effects on health

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization on Thursday urged further research on the effects of microplastics on the environment and human health as a new study highlights the ubiquity of the material in drinking water.

Rapid growth of medical pot comes with risk, experts say

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Rapid growth of medical pot comes with risk, experts say

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Medical marijuana markets are growing fastest in Oklahoma and Florida, prompting urgent calls for research on health impact and drug interaction.

Facial pain is common among migraine sufferers, study finds

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Facial pain is common among migraine sufferers, study finds

It's bad enough to have an aching head, but about one in 10 people who suffer from headaches also experience facial pain, researchers have found.

Aging narrows gender gap in flu vaccine response

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Aging narrows gender gap in flu vaccine response

Aging reduces the stronger immune response that women typically have to vaccination, a new study finds.

Declining vaccination rates put Texas in danger of measles outbreaks, study says

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Declining vaccination rates put Texas in danger of measles outbreaks, study says

At current vaccination rates, a simulation estimates that measles outbreaks of more than 400 cases could occur in Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth.

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