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Study shows gout medication is safe for patients with kidney disease

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Study shows gout medication is safe for patients with kidney disease

Allopurinol, a frequently used gout medication, does not appear to drive up the risk for dying among gout patients who also struggle with chronic kidney disease, new research shows.

Injecting fat cells may relieve heel pain from plantar fasciitis

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Injecting fat cells may relieve heel pain from plantar fasciitis

Menthol cigarette use highest among marginalized groups, report finds

Health News // 11 hours ago

Menthol cigarette use highest among marginalized groups, report finds

U.S. has shared more than 400 million COVID-19 vaccine doses worldwide

World News // 13 hours ago

U.S. has shared more than 400 million COVID-19 vaccine doses worldwide

COVID-19 Omicron sub-variant BA.2 found in 22 U.S. states

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

COVID-19 Omicron sub-variant BA.2 found in 22 U.S. states

Jan. 26 (UPI) -- The COVID-19 Omicron sub-variant BA.2 has been detected in 22 U.S. states.

Robot performs laparoscopic surgery on pig tissue without human help

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Robot performs laparoscopic surgery on pig tissue without human help

Jan. 26 (UPI) -- A robot has performed a small-incision, camera-guided surgical procedure on the soft tissue of a pig -- a milestone researchers involved in the trial described as a step closer to fully automated operations on humans.

Study supports use of saline IV fluids in hospital ICUs

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Study supports use of saline IV fluids in hospital ICUs

Saline intravenous fluids are as effective as more costly solutions in treating intensive care patients and keeping them alive, Australian researchers report.

McDonald's' meatless McPlant burger selling well in test markets, analysts say

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McDonald's' meatless McPlant burger selling well in test markets, analysts say

Jan. 26 (UPI) -- McDonald's' meatless McPlant burger, which is being tested at hundreds of locations in the United States, is selling better than expected, according to industry analysts.

Survey: Most adults with asthma wear masks despite discomfort

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Survey: Most adults with asthma wear masks despite discomfort

Although they report difficulty breathing and discomfort while wearing a face mask, most people with asthma still use them in public places during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study finds.

Hospital surfaces unlikely to spread COVID-19, study confirms

Health News // 17 hours ago

Hospital surfaces unlikely to spread COVID-19, study confirms

New research confirms that people are unlikely to get COVID-19 from contaminated surfaces.

Asian Americans approach sun protection differently from other groups, study finds

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Asian Americans approach sun protection differently from other groups, study finds

Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Asian Americans protect themselves from the sun's potentially harmful rays differently from those in other racial and ethnic groups, and research into skin cancer risk needs to take these distinctions into account.

Marijuana impairs driving more, and for longer, than users think, study finds

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Marijuana impairs driving more, and for longer, than users think, study finds

Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Smoking marijuana impacts adults' ability to drive safely, yet most who use the drug believe otherwise, a study published Wednesday by JAMA Psychiatry found.

Amid Omicron surge, South Korea shifts to at-home COVID-19 care

World News // 21 hours ago

Amid Omicron surge, South Korea shifts to at-home COVID-19 care

SEOUL, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- South Korea recorded a single-day record for new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, with a rise of more than 13,000 infections as health officials pivot to a new strategy for dealing with a surge driven by Omicron.

Free N95 masks from federal gov't already available in some stores; more coming soon

U.S. News // 22 hours ago

Free N95 masks from federal gov't already available in some stores; more coming soon

Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Some of the first grocery stores and pharmacies will begin distributing free N95 masks to provide protection against COVID-19 beginning Wednesday and continuing through the coming weeks.

Keeping weight stable may ward off cognitive decline

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Keeping weight stable may ward off cognitive decline

Older adults who maintain a steady weight as they age are less likely to experience rapid cognitive decline, regardless of how much they weigh to start, new research suggests.

OSHA withdraws workplace mandates for COVID-19 vaccines, tests

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OSHA withdraws workplace mandates for COVID-19 vaccines, tests

Jan. 25 (UPI) -- OSHA announced Tuesday it is withdrawing its workplace mandates for COVID-19 vaccinations and testing after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled it didn't have the authority to implement the rules.

Support, exercise, sleep protect teens' mental health during pandemic

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Support, exercise, sleep protect teens' mental health during pandemic

Support from family and friends, along with exercise and sufficient sleep, have helped protect teens' mental health during the pandemic, new research shows.

CDC: Omicron variant caused surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, fewer deaths at peak

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CDC: Omicron variant caused surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, fewer deaths at peak

Jan. 25 (UPI) -- The emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 led to a record number of infections, emergency-room visits and hospital admissions over a seven-day period earlier this month, according to data released by the CDC.

Strokes are more common in young women than young men

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Strokes are more common in young women than young men

Strokes aren't common among young people, but when they do happen, they strike more often in women than men, a new review finds.

Plasma treatments only effective in some COVID-19 patients, study finds

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Plasma treatments only effective in some COVID-19 patients, study finds

Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Using blood plasma collected from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 to treat those actively battling the virus only works in some cases, an analysis published Tuesday by JAMA Network Open found.

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