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China to issue visas to Japanese citizens

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China to issue visas to Japanese citizens

Jan. 29 (UPI) -- The People's Republic of China will again grant visas to Japanese citizens after a pause earlier this month.

China claims COVID-19 deaths cut in half during Lunar New Year period

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China claims COVID-19 deaths cut in half during Lunar New Year period

FDA proposes easing blood donation restrictions based on sexuality

Health News // 2 days ago

FDA proposes easing blood donation restrictions based on sexuality

Rural Americans at higher risk for heart failure

Health News // 2 days ago

Rural Americans at higher risk for heart failure

Extra chromosome could raise risk for blood clots

Health News // 2 days ago

Extra chromosome could raise risk for blood clots

Researchers have uncovered a serious risk for folks who have an extra X or Y chromosome. Those with the genetic condition known as supernumerary sex chromosome aneuploidy have a risk for blood clots.

Gas stoves emit harmful pollutants, but experts urge considering risks in context

Health News // 2 days ago

Gas stoves emit harmful pollutants, but experts urge considering risks in context

A growing body of evidence shows that gas stoves emit a wide variety of harmful pollutants. While experts think gas stoves pose some risk to indoor air quality, they caution that the risk needs to be put into context.

FDA ends emergency use authorization for COVID-19 drug Evusheld

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FDA ends emergency use authorization for COVID-19 drug Evusheld

Jan. 27 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday withdrew emergency use authorization for the COVID-19 drug Evusheld because of its lack of effectiveness against some of the more widespread coronavirus variants.

New drugs, if approved, could have big impact in 2023

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New drugs, if approved, could have big impact in 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Predicting when new drugs come to market in the United States has never been an exact science, but several drugs that could be approved in 2023 could have a significant impact on health for millions of people.

Early heart disease could raise risk for cognitive decline in middle age

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Early heart disease could raise risk for cognitive decline in middle age

People who suffer a heart attack or stroke in middle age may develop memory and thinking problems earlier in life, too, a new study finds.

Disability advocates file lawsuit against California's CARE Courts system

U.S. News // 2 days ago

Disability advocates file lawsuit against California's CARE Courts system

Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Disability advocates in California have filed a lawsuit against Gov. Gavin Newsom's controversial new court system that could force people suffering from mental illness to submit to treatment.

FDA recommends new Omicron COVID-19 shots become standard

Health News // 3 days ago

FDA recommends new Omicron COVID-19 shots become standard

Jan. 26 (UPI) -- The FDA's advisory committee approved a proposal to phase out the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines used in the original round of nationwide vaccinations and replace them with the newest shot for the Omicron variant.

Tobacco, e-cigarette use among teens rises slightly after 3 years of decline

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Tobacco, e-cigarette use among teens rises slightly after 3 years of decline

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Tobacco and e-cigarette use among teens rose slightly in 2022 after three years of decline, according to the American Lung Association's annual State of Tobacco Control report.

New FCC rule seeks to protect 988 suicide, crisis line from outages

U.S. News // 3 days ago

New FCC rule seeks to protect 988 suicide, crisis line from outages

Jan. 26 (UPI) -- The Federal Communications Commission proposed new rules Thursday to help prevent the loss of access to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the case of an outage.

FDA official says there is need to regulate CBD over 'safety concerns'

Health News // 3 days ago

FDA official says there is need to regulate CBD over 'safety concerns'

Jan. 26 (UPI) -- CBD is touted for a variety of health effects, but mislabeling and other issues could warrant tighter regulations, the FDA said.

Frank Yiannas, FDA official involved in response to infant formula shortage, resigns

Health News // 3 days ago

Frank Yiannas, FDA official involved in response to infant formula shortage, resigns

Frank Yiannas, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration official who has led the agency's food policy efforts since 2018, announced his resignation Wednesday.

New artificial intelligence program may speed development of gene therapy

Science News // 3 days ago

New artificial intelligence program may speed development of gene therapy

A new artificial intelligence program is poised to enable the simple production of zinc fingers, customizable proteins that can guide DNA repair by directing enzymes to cut faulty segments out of a person's DNA code.

Working out with others may amplify cognitive benefits of exercise

Health News // 3 days ago

Working out with others may amplify cognitive benefits of exercise

A good physical workout benefits an older brain. So does socializing. Put those two together and the payoff may be even bigger.

More children without intellectual disabilities diagnosed with autism

Health News // 3 days ago

More children without intellectual disabilities diagnosed with autism

Autism cases are surging in the New York-New Jersey metro area, mainly fueled by the diagnosis of autistic children who don't have intellectual disabilities, a new study reports.

Exercise could help women prevent mental decline

Health News // 3 days ago

Exercise could help women prevent mental decline

A new study finds that getting more steps each day, along with moderate-to-vigorous physical exercise, could cut the risk of dementia and thinking impairments for women.

Poor sleep in adolescence may increase risk of developing MS later

Health News // 3 days ago

Poor sleep in adolescence may increase risk of developing MS later

Teens who regularly fail to get a good night's sleep may face a higher risk for developing multiple sclerosis (MS) as adults, new research suggests.

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