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Signs of Type 2 diabetes might begin to appear in childhood

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Signs of Type 2 diabetes might begin to appear in childhood

People at risk for Type 2 diabetes as adults might start to show signs of the disease as early as 8 years old, a study published Friday by the journal Diabetes Care found.

Tanezumab safe, effective for chronic lower-back pain treatment, study finds

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Tanezumab safe, effective for chronic lower-back pain treatment, study finds

Disruptions in sleep patterns linked to Parkinson's disease

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Disruptions in sleep patterns linked to Parkinson's disease

Health history might predict life expectancy in seniors with diabetes

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Health history might predict life expectancy in seniors with diabetes

Wearable technology could play key role in COVID-19 diagnosis, contact tracing

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Wearable technology could play key role in COVID-19 diagnosis, contact tracing

June 19 (UPI) -- Wearable technologies that monitor various health measures may be key to future public health efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in the future, despite privacy concerns.

Case study shows heart ailment risk of malaria drug used for COVID-19

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Case study shows heart ailment risk of malaria drug used for COVID-19

One of the drugs championed by President Donald Trump as a potential "game changer," led to a potentially deadly heart rhythm disorder in a 84-year-old woman treated for COVID-19, according to a new study.

Leg amputations among minorities drop under Obamacare

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Leg amputations among minorities drop under Obamacare

Diabetes-related lower leg amputations have dropped significantly among non-white patients in states that expanded Medicaid under Obamacare, a new study finds.

Air pollution, heat linked to increased risk of premature birth

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Air pollution, heat linked to increased risk of premature birth

Pregnant women exposed to air pollution or heat waves face a greater risk of having a preterm or underweight baby, a new research review finds.

Arizona, California, Texas account for bulk of heat-related deaths in U.S., CDC says

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Arizona, California, Texas account for bulk of heat-related deaths in U.S., CDC says

June 18 (UPI) -- Nearly 11,000 Americans died from natural heat exposure between 2004 and 2018, according to data released by the CDC, which describes such deaths as a "continuing public health concern."

Mom's depression can lead to behavior problems in children

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Mom's depression can lead to behavior problems in children

Children of mothers with long-term depression have an increased risk of behavioral problems and poor development, researchers say.

Study: Azithromycin doubles risk for cardiovascular death versus amoxicillin

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Study: Azithromycin doubles risk for cardiovascular death versus amoxicillin

June 17 (UPI) -- People who take the commonly prescribed antibiotic azithromycin were nearly twice as likely to die from a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular event than users of amoxicillin, a study found.

Knowledge of COVID-19 differs along racial, age, gender lines, survey finds

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Knowledge of COVID-19 differs along racial, age, gender lines, survey finds

June 18 (UPI) -- African Americans, men and younger adults have less knowledge about COVID-19 and the risks posed by the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, according to the results of a survey published Thursday by JAMA Network Open.

Increasing physical activity by 30 minutes a day reduces cancer death risk, study says

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Increasing physical activity by 30 minutes a day reduces cancer death risk, study says

June 18 (UPI) -- Light exercise can help older adults with cancer live longer, according to a study published by JAMA Oncology. An extra 30 minutes of light-intensity physical activity daily reduces risk of cancer death by 8 percent.

Disparities in stroke care put rural Americans at risk, study shows

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Disparities in stroke care put rural Americans at risk, study shows

Stroke patients in rural areas of the United States are less likely to get cutting-edge treatments and more likely to die than those in cities.

Tick control across U.S. lagging amid rising Lyme disease threat

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Tick control across U.S. lagging amid rising Lyme disease threat

Tick monitoring and control is lacking in much of the United States despite a steady increase in tick-borne illnesses, such as Lyme disease, a new study finds.

Florida Keys plans killer insect attack on disease-carrying mosquitoes

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Florida Keys plans killer insect attack on disease-carrying mosquitoes

ORLANDO, Fla., June 18 (UPI) -- The Florida Keys is getting closer to adding a new weapon in efforts to control mosquito-borne disease -- genetically modified mosquitoes that produce dead offspring.

Head jolts may change athletes' brains, even without concussion

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Head jolts may change athletes' brains, even without concussion

Athletes who play contact sports may develop subtle brain changes -- even if they don't suffer a concussion, researchers say.

Being lonely makes it harder to quit smoking

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Being lonely makes it harder to quit smoking

Being lonely may make it harder to quit smoking, a new British study suggests.

COVID-19 poses challenges to Americans living with disabilities, experts say

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COVID-19 poses challenges to Americans living with disabilities, experts say

June 17 (UPI) -- Americans living with physical and intellectual disabilities need to stay home as much as possible to minimize their risk from COVID-19 even as many states reopen from lockdown, experts said.

Basic interventions reduce risk for repeat suicide attempts by 30%, study says

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Basic interventions reduce risk for repeat suicide attempts by 30%, study says

June 17 (UPI) -- Minimal suicide prevention programs for survivors of suicide attempts after being admitted to the hospital or emergency room can reduce the risk for repeated tries, according to research published Wednesday.

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