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Best gift from dad for kids: More time together

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Best gift from dad for kids: More time together

Father's Day is a once-a-year celebration of the bond between Dad and his kids, but cementing that bond takes a year-round commitment.

'Daddy-do-overs': Men increasingly getting plastic surgery

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'Daddy-do-overs': Men increasingly getting plastic surgery

FDA warns of infections from fecal transplants after death

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FDA warns of infections from fecal transplants after death

Education, intelligence might protect brain

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Education, intelligence might protect brain

Antibiotic-resistant salmonella strain moves from China to U.S.

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Antibiotic-resistant salmonella strain moves from China to U.S.

June 14 (UPI) -- The gene that makes salmonella resistant to antibiotics of last resort has finally made its way from Asia to the United States, a new study says.

Deaths from drug ODs, suicide soaring among millennials, report shows

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Deaths from drug ODs, suicide soaring among millennials, report shows

Deaths from drugs, alcohol and suicide are skyrocketing among millennials, according to a new report that tracked sharp increases in so-called "deaths of despair."

Type 1 diabetes might slow brain development, study suggests

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Type 1 diabetes might slow brain development, study suggests

Children with Type 1 diabetes at an early age may have slower brain growth and mild cognitive deficits, according to new research.

CDC: Backyard poultry-related salmonella cases cross 200

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CDC: Backyard poultry-related salmonella cases cross 200

June 14 (UPI) -- Since May, 227 additional people have reported contracting salmonella from pet chickens, pulling the up the total number of cases to 279, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Soaking in hot water could ease poor leg circulation, study suggests

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Soaking in hot water could ease poor leg circulation, study suggests

Soaking in hot water may ease poor leg circulation in people with peripheral artery disease, a new study suggests.

Trump announces expansion of Health Reimbursement Accounts

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Trump announces expansion of Health Reimbursement Accounts

June 14 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Friday announced a new government rule allowing businesses an alternative to providing workers with a company-administered health insurance plan.

Common infant vaccine linked to lower risk of Type 1 diabetes

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Common infant vaccine linked to lower risk of Type 1 diabetes

Vaccinating infants against rotavirus may help them avoid developing Type 1 diabetes, according to new research.

Antibodies may cause pain linked to rheumatoid arthritis

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Antibodies may cause pain linked to rheumatoid arthritis

June 14 (UPI) -- Joints in the human body may be able to feel pain even when arthritis isn't present in the area, new research shows.

Healthy eating can turn into dangerous obsession, researchers say

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Healthy eating can turn into dangerous obsession, researchers say

An extreme preoccupation with clean eating is an eating disorder called orthorexia nervosa, which researchers say is underreported and can have serious emotional and physical consequences.

High calcium level in middle-age can increase heart failure risk

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High calcium level in middle-age can increase heart failure risk

June 13 (UPI) -- Middle-aged people with high levels of coronary artery calcium are at a higher risk of future heart failure, new research shows.

New York eliminates religious exemptions for vaccines

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New York eliminates religious exemptions for vaccines

June 14 (UPI) -- New York has eliminated religious exemptions from school vaccination requirements amid the state's worst measles outbreak in 25 years.

Male victims of domestic violence face barriers to seeking help

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Male victims of domestic violence face barriers to seeking help

Male victims of domestic violence face barriers to getting help and support, according to a new study in Britain.

Epilepsy drug linked to increased suicide risk in young people

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Epilepsy drug linked to increased suicide risk in young people

A drug used to control epilepsy and other disorders could be associated with a higher risk of suicide among young people, according to a new study.

Study: Gun licensing reduces shooting deaths more than background checks

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Study: Gun licensing reduces shooting deaths more than background checks

June 13 (UPI) -- Gun violence is lower in states that require prospective gun buyers to apply for a license.

Exercise may ease undiagnosed chronic anxiety

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Exercise may ease undiagnosed chronic anxiety

A small study suggests that 30 minutes of vigorous exercise may help ease undiagnosed generalized anxiety disorder.

Opioid epidemic alone didn't cause life expectancy decline, study says

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Opioid epidemic alone didn't cause life expectancy decline, study says

June 13 (UPI) -- New research argues poorer, less educated white adults are dying much earlier than more affluent white adults from internal diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancers.

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