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Nearly one-quarter of antibiotic prescriptions is not needed, study says

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Nearly one-quarter of antibiotic prescriptions is not needed, study says

Nearly 25 percent of antibiotics prescribed in the United States are given for conditions they aren't meant to treat, a new study finds.

Stem cell therapy shows early promise against macular degeneration

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Stem cell therapy shows early promise against macular degeneration

Study: Americans increasingly mixing opioids, sedatives

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Study: Americans increasingly mixing opioids, sedatives

New screening could accurately predict type 1 diabetes risk in babies

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New screening could accurately predict type 1 diabetes risk in babies

Three-quarters of doctors feel burnout, experts call it a public health crisis

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Three-quarters of doctors feel burnout, experts call it a public health crisis

Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Stress among more than three-quarters of the nation's doctors is causing burnout, leading experts to declare a publich health crisis, according to a new study.

Study: Soft drinks, exercise, hot temps increase risk for kidney disease

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Study: Soft drinks, exercise, hot temps increase risk for kidney disease

Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Drinking soda and other sugary drinks during workouts in hot temperatures could increase a person's chances of developing kidney disease, a new study says.

Scientists use stem cells to grow functional blood vessels

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Scientists use stem cells to grow functional blood vessels

Jan. 17 (UPI) -- A new method that uses stem cells to grow organs could help fight diseases like diabetes, a study says.

Average daily diet must change for the good of Earth, experts say

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Average daily diet must change for the good of Earth, experts say

The average person's daily diet will need to change drastically during the next three decades to make sure everyone is fed without depleting the planet, a panel of experts has concluded.

Dermatologists prescribe the most antibiotics, even after cut back

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Dermatologists prescribe the most antibiotics, even after cut back

U.S. dermatologists are prescribing fewer antibiotics overall but are writing more short-term orders for the drugs, a new study finds.

Cancer diagnosis can quadruple suicide risk, study says

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Cancer diagnosis can quadruple suicide risk, study says

The risk of suicide is more than four times higher among Americans with cancer than those without the disease, a new study finds.

Smoking speeds up aging, study shows

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Smoking speeds up aging, study shows

Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Smoking has always been tied to negative health outcomes, but new research zeros in on exactly what harm it causes.

Schizophrenia may be linked to a genetic mutation in childhood

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Schizophrenia may be linked to a genetic mutation in childhood

Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Schizophrenia may come from a structural abnormality caused by a genetic mutation in the brain during childhood, a study says.

Legionnaires' disease lingers in shower, other home water sources, study says

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Legionnaires' disease lingers in shower, other home water sources, study says

Jan. 16 (UPI) -- If you take a shower, you risk contracting a deadly disease, according to a recent study.

Study: Cellular frenzy strengthens the body's immune system, study says

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Study: Cellular frenzy strengthens the body's immune system, study says

Jan. 16 (UPI) -- A frenzy in bodily regulation can actually strengthen a person's immune system, which may help in fighting cancer and diabetes, new research suggests.

Two-thirds of poor U.S. women struggle to afford pads, tampons

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Two-thirds of poor U.S. women struggle to afford pads, tampons

A study of nearly 200 poor women living in the St. Louis area found that two out of three had to go without feminine hygiene products at least once over the prior year, due to cost.

Real-time flu models accurate at forecasting spread, report says

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Real-time flu models accurate at forecasting spread, report says

Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Several real-time infectious disease forecasting models have shown promise in accurately predicting the flu, according to new reports.

Heart healthy diet reduces diabetes risk, study says

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Heart healthy diet reduces diabetes risk, study says

Jan. 16 (UPI) -- A heart healthy diet may not only help with cardiovascular health, researchers say it could also stave off the risk of diabetes.

Black teens see twice the junk food ads as white teens, study says

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Black teens see twice the junk food ads as white teens, study says

Nearly all TV food ads aimed at Hispanic and black children in the United States are for unhealthy products, a new report claims.

HPV vaccine, regular screening can prevent cervical cancer deaths

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HPV vaccine, regular screening can prevent cervical cancer deaths

About 4,000 women in the United States die from cervical cancer each year -- even though there's a preventive vaccine and screening to catch the disease early.

Few medical facilities offer opioid treatment medication, study says

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Few medical facilities offer opioid treatment medication, study says

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Few medical facilities around the U.S. offer proper medication to treat opioid use disorder, even as the country continues to grapple with a growing epidemic, a study says.

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