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Of 8-year-olds in the United States, 1 in every 36 has autism

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Of 8-year-olds in the United States, 1 in every 36 has autism

More American children have autism than previously thought, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.

Coffee may not affect heart rhythms, study shows

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Coffee may not affect heart rhythms, study shows

U.S. government announces plan to reform organ transplant system

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U.S. government announces plan to reform organ transplant system

Living near heavy traffic may raise risk of high blood pressure

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Living near heavy traffic may raise risk of high blood pressure

Study: Males born to mothers with COVID-19 faced higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

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Study: Males born to mothers with COVID-19 faced higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

March 23 (UPI) -- Researchers found in a new study that males born to mothers with COVID-19 infections during pregnancy were more likely to receive a neurodevelopment diagnosis such as autism spectrum disorder in the first year.

Measures other than BMI better for assessing heart risks

Health News // 17 hours ago

Measures other than BMI better for assessing heart risks

European researchers say they've debunked the so-called "obesity paradox" -- the observation that people with a heart condition seem less likely to die if they are overweight or obese.

Number of global cholera cases continues to grow, World Health Organization says

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Number of global cholera cases continues to grow, World Health Organization says

March 22 (UPI) -- The world's cholera situation is deteriorating, the World Health Organization confirmed in an update Wednesday, with two dozen countries now reporting cases.

Moderna CEO on defensive with price of COVID-19 vaccine set to quadruple

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Moderna CEO on defensive with price of COVID-19 vaccine set to quadruple

March 22 (UPI) -- Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel defended the pharmaceutical giant Wednesday afternoon, after being grilled by a Senate panel over the drugmaker's plan to quadruple the cost of its COVID-19 vaccine.

Genetic analysis of lock of hair sheds light on Beethoven's life, death

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Genetic analysis of lock of hair sheds light on Beethoven's life, death

Genetic analysis of Ludwig van Beethoven's hair has provided new clues into the cause of the great composer's death in 1827 -- as well as evidence of a family scandal.

High-fat, high-sugar foods rewire brain to want more of them, study says

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High-fat, high-sugar foods rewire brain to want more of them, study says

March 22 (UPI) -- The reason why we love chocolate bars, crisps and french fries so much has less to do with a lack of willpower and more with our brain actually learning to prefer such high-fat, sugary foods, according to a new study.

Exercise may improve movement for people with Parkinson's disease

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Exercise may improve movement for people with Parkinson's disease

Exercise can help improve movement-related symptoms for people who have Parkinson's disease, a new review finds.

Study shows connections between multiple sclerosis, heart disease

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Study shows connections between multiple sclerosis, heart disease

Multiple sclerosis (MS) and atherosclerosis both involve an abnormal hardening of body tissue, and recent research suggests they may be linked.

Decline in daily step count persists after pandemic for U.S. adults

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Decline in daily step count persists after pandemic for U.S. adults

If you feel like the pandemic made you a permanent couch potato, a new study shows you're not alone: Well after lockdown measures were relaxed, many Americans were still taking fewer steps each day.

$625M settlement in Michigan water crisis makes it largest civil settlement in state history

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$625M settlement in Michigan water crisis makes it largest civil settlement in state history

March 21 (UPI) -- A Michigan judge Tuesday approved a $625 million final settlement related to Flint's tainted-water crisis, creating what will become the largest civil settlement in the state's history.

Supervised exercise called better than drugs for common type of heart failure

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Supervised exercise called better than drugs for common type of heart failure

March 21 (UPI) -- Supervised exercise like walking, stationary cycling and even dancing about three times per week was more effective than drugs in helping people with symptoms of one of the most common types of heart failure.

Most patients want test results as soon as possible

Health News // 2 days ago

Most patients want test results as soon as possible

In a new survey, patients overwhelmingly say they'd like their results immediately -- even if their provider has not yet reviewed them and even if the news is bad.

Korean startup gets EU approval for AI cancer detection

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Korean startup gets EU approval for AI cancer detection

SEOUL, March 21 (UPI) -- South Korean startup Lunit said its artificial intelligence-powered cancer-detecting solution has received approval for use from the European Union.

Eating nuts and seeds may reduce risk of heart disease

Health News // 2 days ago

Eating nuts and seeds may reduce risk of heart disease

One way to reduce the risk of heart disease: Eat more nuts and seeds, according to a new review of 60 studies.

Minor injuries in traffic accidents can raise risk of birth complications

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Minor injuries in traffic accidents can raise risk of birth complications

Pregnant women involved in traffic collisions are at heightened risk of potentially serious birth complications, even if the wreck only involves minor injuries, researchers report.

Delirium after surgery linked to faster mental decline in older adults

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Delirium after surgery linked to faster mental decline in older adults

Older adults often develop delirium after surgery, and new research finds this is associated with a faster rate of mental decline.

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