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Obesity in teens raises adult diabetes risk, even after weight loss

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Obesity in teens raises adult diabetes risk, even after weight loss

In a finding that confirms what many suspect, a new study shows that teens who are overweight or obese may be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes or have a heart attack in their 30s and 40s.

Coffee may reduce risk for chronic liver disease

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Coffee may reduce risk for chronic liver disease

Study: Second opinion can reduce risk for long-term opioid use

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Study: Second opinion can reduce risk for long-term opioid use

U.S. won't hit July 4 vaccination goal, White House says

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U.S. won't hit July 4 vaccination goal, White House says

Deaths at U.S. nursing homes surged by 170,000 in 2020, watchdog report says

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Deaths at U.S. nursing homes surged by 170,000 in 2020, watchdog report says

June 22 (UPI) -- Deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes last year surged by more than 30%, with two pronounced spikes at different times of the year, according to a report by the federal health department's inspector general.

COVID-19 brain effects similar to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, autopsy study shows

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COVID-19 brain effects similar to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, autopsy study shows

The brains of people who died from COVID-19 were remarkably similar to the brains of people who die from neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, showing inflammation and disrupted circuitry.

Study: About 25% of chemicals in plastics are 'substances of potential concern'

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Study: About 25% of chemicals in plastics are 'substances of potential concern'

June 22 (UPI) -- One-quarter of chemicals in plastics are "substances of potential concern," according to an analysis published Tuesday by the journal Environmental Science & Technology.

Marijuana users with depression more likely to think about suicide, study finds

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Marijuana users with depression more likely to think about suicide, study finds

June 22 (UPI) -- Young adults who use marijuana daily are more likely to have suicidal thoughts, plan a suicide attempt or attempt suicide than non-users, an analysis published Tuesday by JAMA Network Open found.

Drinking rose during pandemic, especially for women, Black people

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Drinking rose during pandemic, especially for women, Black people

It may seem harmless to while away hours stuck at home during the pandemic with extra wine and cocktails. But new research instead points to a troubling trend: Alcohol use and risky drinking rose in the U.S. last year.

Study: 'Blame pandemic' best way to save relationships during lockdown

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Study: 'Blame pandemic' best way to save relationships during lockdown

Job stress, money problems and other everyday frustrations can undermine relationships, but big challenges like the coronavirus pandemic may actually leave couples happier, a new study reveals.

Medicaid enrollment soars to record 80M during COVID-19 pandemic

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Medicaid enrollment soars to record 80M during COVID-19 pandemic

June 21 (UPI) -- Enrollment in state Medicaid and children's health programs shot up by nearly 10 million to an all-time high of 80 million during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden administration announced Monday.

Certain blood pressure meds may help protect memory, study says

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Certain blood pressure meds may help protect memory, study says

Older adults who use certain blood pressure drugs may retain more of their memory skills as they age, a new study suggests.

Households that host social gatherings have higher rates of COVID-19 spread

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Households that host social gatherings have higher rates of COVID-19 spread

June 21 (UPI) -- Small social gatherings can fuel the spread of COVID-19 in areas with high infection rates, an analysis published Monday by JAMA Internal Medicine found.

25% of young adults most likely won't get COVID-19 vaccine, CDC survey shows

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25% of young adults most likely won't get COVID-19 vaccine, CDC survey shows

June 21 (UPI) -- One in four adults ages 18 to 39 years in the United States "probably or definitely" will refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to survey data released Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Study: 10M people in U.S. improperly use daily aspirin therapy

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Study: 10M people in U.S. improperly use daily aspirin therapy

June 21 (UPI) -- Nearly 10 million older adults in the United States who take aspirin daily to prevent heart attacks shouldn't be using the drug, according to an analysis published Monday by JAMA Network Open.

Survey: One-quarter of U.S. adults don't want kids, happy without them

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Survey: One-quarter of U.S. adults don't want kids, happy without them

Marriage and children may be the norm for most Americans, but a new study shows that many people are choosing to remain child-free -- and they're happy that way.

'MIND' diet may help preserve brain health in people with MS

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'MIND' diet may help preserve brain health in people with MS

A diet designed to boost brain health appears to benefit people with multiple sclerosis, new research suggests.

Many 'high priority' patients not making it onto kidney transplant lists

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Many 'high priority' patients not making it onto kidney transplant lists

Many Americans who stand to benefit most from a kidney transplant may be missing a key window of opportunity, a new study finds.

New York's 'vaccination access deserts' may be limiting COVID-19 shot uptake

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New York's 'vaccination access deserts' may be limiting COVID-19 shot uptake

June 18 (UPI) -- COVID-19 "vaccination access deserts" exist in New York City, even with more than half the population considered fully vaccinated, an analysis published Friday by JAMA Network Open found.

Fish oil supplements may help fight depression

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Fish oil supplements may help fight depression

Fish oil supplements are often touted as good for your heart health, but a new study finds they may also help fight depression.

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