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Heart attack risk rises with price of cholesterol-lowering drug, study says

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Heart attack risk rises with price of cholesterol-lowering drug, study says

July 23 (UPI) -- Insurance companies refuse to cover cholesterol-lowering drugs to treat conditions, and it's putting patients at risk for stroke and heart ailments, a new study says.

Many take antibiotics without prescription, endangering efficacy

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Many take antibiotics without prescription, endangering efficacy

Spending habits in college predict onset of adulthood

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Spending habits in college predict onset of adulthood

Some women still getting pregnant while on acne drug tied to birth defects

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Some women still getting pregnant while on acne drug tied to birth defects

Derisive parenting leads to greater adolescent bullying, study finds

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Derisive parenting leads to greater adolescent bullying, study finds

Teens who are belittled and demeaned by their parents are more likely to be bullied and to bully others, a new study suggests.

Healthy plant-based diets could reduce diabetes risk, study says

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Healthy plant-based diets could reduce diabetes risk, study says

July 22 (UPI) -- People who follow strict plant-based diets have are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, a new study says.

Men look more attractive, trustworthy after plastic surgery, study shows

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Men look more attractive, trustworthy after plastic surgery, study shows

Photos of the men taken after plastic surgery scored significantly higher in perceptions of attractiveness, likability, social skills and trustworthiness, according to a new study.

Few teens are prepared to handle adult life skills, poll finds

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Few teens are prepared to handle adult life skills, poll finds

Parents aren't especially confident that their teens are fully prepared to take care of their own money management and health care, a new study found.

Telemedicine use up 1,400 percent since 2014

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Telemedicine use up 1,400 percent since 2014

July 22 (UPI) -- The number of patients using computers to receive healthcare from doctors has skyrocketed by nearly 1,400 percent in the last few years, new research shows.

Four daily cups of coffee a safe limit, experts say

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Four daily cups of coffee a safe limit, experts say

An exhaustive analysis of 1,277 existing studies published in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety found that the potential benefits of drinking moderate amounts of coffee outweigh the risks.

Colon cancer cases rising among adults under 50

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Colon cancer cases rising among adults under 50

July 22 (UPI) -- The percentage of people under age 50 who have been diagnosed with colon cancer has rose to 12.2 percent in 2015, up from 10 percent in 2004, according to new research.

Regular glucose test could predict diabetes risk

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Regular glucose test could predict diabetes risk

July 19 (UPI) -- A new test can predict diabetes years before a person develops the condition, a new study says.

Kids overeat when given more options, study shows

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Kids overeat when given more options, study shows

July 19 (UPI) -- The larger the quantities and wider the arrays of snack food options offered to children, the more likely they are to overeat, according to new research out of Australia.

More women using pot before, during early pregnancy

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More women using pot before, during early pregnancy

More American women are using marijuana just before and right after they become pregnant, new research in Northern California found.

Preterm births to Hispanic women climbed after 2016 election

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Preterm births to Hispanic women climbed after 2016 election

An uptick in preterm births among Hispanic women occurred in the nine months after President Trump was elected, a new study found.

Judge rules for Trump administration's short-term health plans

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Judge rules for Trump administration's short-term health plans

July 19 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Friday upheld the legality of the Trump administration's short-term healthcare plans, which fall outside the requirements of the Affordable Care Act.

Smoking cessation program shows promise for cancer patients

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Smoking cessation program shows promise for cancer patients

July 19 (UPI) -- A new hospital-based smoking cessation program has shown success in getting cancer patients to quit smoking, new research shows.

Caffeine may cause problems for people with anxiety

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Caffeine may cause problems for people with anxiety

For some people, caffeine may help with concentration and provide an energy boost, but it can cause problems for those with general anxiety disorder, Penn State Health researchers said.

Music reduces stress before surgery

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Music reduces stress before surgery

Music worked just as well as a tranquilizer to calm patients before they received a peripheral nerve block prior to surgery, new research suggests.

Warm water, lotion may reduce eczema, food allergy risk in babies

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Warm water, lotion may reduce eczema, food allergy risk in babies

July 19 (UPI) -- Babies with eczema have a high risk of developing asthma, food allergies and hay fever later in life, but that a "soak and seal" method of moistening a baby's skin can help prevent cracks from the condition.

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