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Protein linked to Alzheimer's is transmissable, study with mice suggests

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Protein linked to Alzheimer's is transmissable, study with mice suggests

A brain protein linked to Alzheimer's disease might potentially be transmitted to people during neurological procedures, a new preliminary study suggests.

Women doctors penalized for motherhood, survey says

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Women doctors penalized for motherhood, survey says

Anti-opioid vaccine shows promise in mice

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Anti-opioid vaccine shows promise in mice

New disease-bearing tick may spread throughout U.S.

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New disease-bearing tick may spread throughout U.S.

Ingestible robot can be monitored from outside body by Bluetooth

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Ingestible robot can be monitored from outside body by Bluetooth

Researchers at MIT say they've developed an ingestible capsule that can be monitored outside the body for health data, using Bluetooth wireless technology.

Study: Average hospital outpatient visit cost approaching $500

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Study: Average hospital outpatient visit cost approaching $500

Dec. 13 (UPI) -- The average outpatient visitor to a U.S. hospital will pay close to $500, a new study says.

Study: Common anti-delirium drug seen as largely noneffective

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Study: Common anti-delirium drug seen as largely noneffective

Dec. 13 (UPI) -- A drug normally used for delirium in ICU is largely ineffective, pushing for a need for more personalized care, a study says.

People with cancer have higher shingles risk, study says

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People with cancer have higher shingles risk, study says

Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Any cancer diagnosis puts patients at 40 percent higher risk of developing shingles than a person with no cancer, a study says.

New tool could improve asthma prediction in children

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New tool could improve asthma prediction in children

Dec. 13 (UPI) -- A new tool could supplant the old standard for predicting asthma in children, a study says.

Study: 15 percent of infants exposed to Zika develop abnormalities

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Study: 15 percent of infants exposed to Zika develop abnormalities

Dec. 13 (UPI) -- About 15 percent of infants exposed to the Zika virus before they were born had serious defects within the first 18 months, a study says.

Holiday season increases heart attack risk, Swedish study says

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Holiday season increases heart attack risk, Swedish study says

Whether it's the stress of choosing the right gift, drinking and eating too much, or fighting with relatives about politics, the holidays can be hard on your heart.

Obesity at fault for 4 percent of cancers worldwide, study says

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Obesity at fault for 4 percent of cancers worldwide, study says

Overweight and obesity accounted for nearly 4 percent of all cancers globally in 2012, and that rate is likely to rise in coming decades, a new study suggests.

Study: Stethoscopes carry wide range of bacteria

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Study: Stethoscopes carry wide range of bacteria

For doctors and nurses in hospitals, hand-washing between patients is a must. But what about their stethoscopes?

'Easy way out' stigma may hold people back from weight loss surgery

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'Easy way out' stigma may hold people back from weight loss surgery

For many obese people, weight loss surgery can be a new lease on life, but too few who qualify for the procedure opt for it.

Exercise could boost mood, improve bipolar, study says

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Exercise could boost mood, improve bipolar, study says

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- A bump in exercise jump could lead to a jump in mood, one study says.

Study: VA hospitals outperform nearby healthcare facilities

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Study: VA hospitals outperform nearby healthcare facilities

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- With about nine million veterans throughout its system, U.S. Veterans Administration hospitals may deliver better medical care than other hospitals, according to a study.

Women after child birth face greater risk of breast cancer, study says

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Women after child birth face greater risk of breast cancer, study says

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Women who recently gave birth have an 80 percent higher risk of developing breast cancer than women in the same age group who haven't, according to a recent study.

Fentanyl now top opioid overdose killer, CDC says

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Fentanyl now top opioid overdose killer, CDC says

As the U.S. opioid epidemic grinds on, fentanyl is fast becoming the main culprit in drug overdose deaths, health officials report.

A new spray could fight cancer recurrence after tumor removals

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A new spray could fight cancer recurrence after tumor removals

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- A new immune-boosting spray could stop recurrence of cancer in patients, a study says.

Diabetics may not need to fast before blood tests, study suggests

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Diabetics may not need to fast before blood tests, study suggests

Fasting before a cholesterol blood test is just a nuisance for most people, but for those with diabetes, it can be dangerous.

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