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Research suggests nearly a quarter of teens with autism may be undiagnosed

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Research suggests nearly a quarter of teens with autism may be undiagnosed

As many as 1 in 4 teens with autism may be undiagnosed, new research suggests.

Less-educated Americans may have higher risk for overdose deaths

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Less-educated Americans may have higher risk for overdose deaths

Women who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower cancer risk

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Women who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower cancer risk

Researchers detail long-term symptoms of colds, similar to long COVID

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Researchers detail long-term symptoms of colds, similar to long COVID

U.S. cancer centers report ongoing shortage of chemotherapy drugs

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U.S. cancer centers report ongoing shortage of chemotherapy drugs

U.S. cancer centers continue to have shortages of commonly used chemotherapy drugs, a new survey shows, though the medications are not as scarce as they were last June.

Trial supports ketamine nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression

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Trial supports ketamine nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression

A nasal spray containing a ketamine derivative appears to beat one of the standard drugs used for people with difficult-to-treat depression, a new clinical trial has found.

Study confirms risk of gastrointestinal side effects of Wegovy, Ozempic

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Study confirms risk of gastrointestinal side effects of Wegovy, Ozempic

While many have raved about the powers of popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, new research confirms the medications can trigger some nasty gastrointestinal side effects.

Candy Dynamics recalls 70 million 'Slime Licker' candies over choking risk

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Candy Dynamics recalls 70 million 'Slime Licker' candies over choking risk

Candy Dynamics Inc. said Thursday it is recalling 70 million of its candies because they can pose a choking hazard.

Gun deaths, overdoses rise among U.S. kids while other injuries fall

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Gun deaths, overdoses rise among U.S. kids while other injuries fall

America's kids are safer now than a decade ago when it comes to many types of injury, with two glaring exceptions: drugs and guns.

Young adults diagnosed with diabetes may have shorter life spans

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Young adults diagnosed with diabetes may have shorter life spans

Rates of diabetes in younger adults are rising globally -- and it could be shortening life spans.

'Bioprinted' skin shows promise for treating severe burns, wounds

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'Bioprinted' skin shows promise for treating severe burns, wounds

People recovering from wounds or severe burns might one day be treated with fully functional "bioprinted" skin created in a lab, a new study suggests.

Study identifies genes associated with vegetarianism

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Study identifies genes associated with vegetarianism

Sticking to a plant-based diet might come down to your DNA, suggests new research that has uncovered three genes that seem to be strongly linked to vegetarianism.

Overcrowding in U.S. ERs is more common, with patients 'boarding' for days, weeks

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Overcrowding in U.S. ERs is more common, with patients 'boarding' for days, weeks

Millions of people a day go to U.S. emergency rooms to seek care, but many end up in a holding pattern due to overcrowding. This is known as boarding, and experts say the problem is only getting worse.

LSU safety Greg Brooks diagnosed with rare brain cancer

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LSU safety Greg Brooks diagnosed with rare brain cancer

Oct. 5 (UPI) -- LSU safety Greg Brooks was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer and faces "month of intensive rehabilitation," the school announced.

California increases paid sick leave from three to five days

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California increases paid sick leave from three to five days

Oct. 5 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that increases annual paid sick days offered to workers from three to five.

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reveals plan to raise smoking age every year

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U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reveals plan to raise smoking age every year

Oct. 4 (UPI) -- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled a plan Wednesday to prevent smoking-related deaths for future generations by raising the age to buy cigarettes one year every year "so that eventually no one can buy them."

Regardless of socioeconomic status, black women at most risk for suicide, study suggests

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Regardless of socioeconomic status, black women at most risk for suicide, study suggests

Oct. 4 (UPI) -- A new study out of Boston University released on Wednesday identified that Black women aged 18 to 65 have the highest risk for suicide irrespective of their socioeconomic status.

ADHD linked to higher risk of car crashes among seniors

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ADHD linked to higher risk of car crashes among seniors

While studies of ADHD and driving usually target teens, a new one focused on seniors found they have a significantly higher risk of car crashes.

Eli Lilly names new head of diabetes and obesity division in leadership shakeup

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Eli Lilly names new head of diabetes and obesity division in leadership shakeup

Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Eli Lilly on Wednesday announced Mike Mason, executive vice president and president of Lilly's diabetes and obesity division has retired.

Consistent use of CPAP may cut risk of heart attack, stroke

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Consistent use of CPAP may cut risk of heart attack, stroke

For sufferers of sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines may guard against having a second heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular crisis, but they have to use it consistently, a study says.

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