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President Joe Biden: 'I'll be getting my booster shot'

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President Joe Biden: 'I'll be getting my booster shot'

Sept. 24 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden on Friday said he plans to get a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine one day after public health officials gave the final approval for the booster shot.

CDC: Most COVID-19 outbreaks in Arizona schools tied to no mask requirements

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CDC: Most COVID-19 outbreaks in Arizona schools tied to no mask requirements

Study: EKG may predict life-threatening illness in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

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Study: EKG may predict life-threatening illness in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

One-third of initially vaccine hesitant ultimately obtain COVID-19 shot, study finds

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One-third of initially vaccine hesitant ultimately obtain COVID-19 shot, study finds

CDC approves 3rd Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dose for Americans over 65 or at high risk

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CDC approves 3rd Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dose for Americans over 65 or at high risk

Sept. 24 (UPI) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday approved a third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for Americans over 65 and for younger people vulnerable to infection due to their profession.

Study: Insulin resistance doubles risk for depression, even without diabetes

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Study: Insulin resistance doubles risk for depression, even without diabetes

Insulin resistance can make you more than twice as likely to develop major depression, even if you haven't developed full-blown diabetes, a new study reports.

UPI News Quiz: United Nations, JoJo Siwa, nostalgic TV

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UPI News Quiz: United Nations, JoJo Siwa, nostalgic TV

World leaders assemble at the United Nations, JoJo Siwa dances into history and a remake of a nostalgic TV show ... how well did you follow the news this week? Take the UPI News Quiz for Sept. 24, 2021.

Diabetes drug may help women with preeclampsia prolong pregnancy

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Diabetes drug may help women with preeclampsia prolong pregnancy

Metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes drug, may help stave off preterm birth among women who develop pregnancy-related high blood pressure.

COVID-19 could make Guillain-Barre more likely for those at risk

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COVID-19 could make Guillain-Barre more likely for those at risk

Sept. 24 (UPI) -- People with COVID-19 may be at increased risk for developing Guillain-Barre syndrome, a study published Friday by the journal Brain found.

CDC panel recommends Pfizer booster shot for those over 65, high-risk groups

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CDC panel recommends Pfizer booster shot for those over 65, high-risk groups

Sept. 23 (UPI) -- A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel on Thursday voted to recommend a third Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 shot for those over 65 and certain groups with underlying medical conditions.

Bisexual women more likely to report 'non-voluntary, forced' intercourse, CDC says

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Bisexual women more likely to report 'non-voluntary, forced' intercourse, CDC says

Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Bisexual women are more likely to report experiencing male-perpetrated, "non-voluntary" or "forced" vaginal intercourse in their lifetime than heterosexual women, according to survey findings released by the CDC.

Study: Signs of early Alzheimer's disease may be spotted in brain stem

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Study: Signs of early Alzheimer's disease may be spotted in brain stem

Certain changes in a part of the brain stem, visible in scans, might be a potential early indicator of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.

Researchers identify new subtypes of metastatic prostate cancer

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Researchers identify new subtypes of metastatic prostate cancer

Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Researchers have identified two new subtypes of metastatic prostate cancer that respond differently to treatment, they reported in a study published Thursday by JAMA Oncology.

Llama antibodies may fight COVID-19 in humans, researchers say

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Llama antibodies may fight COVID-19 in humans, researchers say

A nanobody made by llamas, which is also produced by camels, could eventually be produced in a lab and administered by a nasal spray, binding tightly to the COVID-19 virus and neutralizing it, researchers say.

Florida makes quarantine optional for asymptomatic students

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Florida makes quarantine optional for asymptomatic students

Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said it will be up to parents to decide if their children who do not exhibit symptoms should stay home after coming into close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case.

Pregnant women who get COVID-19 vaccine pass antibodies to newborns

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Pregnant women who get COVID-19 vaccine pass antibodies to newborns

One way to help protect newborns from COVID-19 is for women to get their COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant.

As many as 18M in U.S. can't pay for needed medications, study says

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As many as 18M in U.S. can't pay for needed medications, study says

As many as 18 million Americans can't afford their prescribed medications, a new nationwide poll finds.

FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster for people older than 65, high-risk individuals

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FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster for people older than 65, high-risk individuals

Sept. 22 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday granted emergency approval for a third booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for people older than 65 or at high risk for the virus.

Sexual assault has long-term effect on women's brain health, study shows

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Sexual assault has long-term effect on women's brain health, study shows

It's known that sexual assault affects a woman's physical and mental health. Now, researchers say these traumatic incidents may also harm her brain health.

Study: Lack of outdoor time likely impacted quality of life, sleep during pandemic

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Study: Lack of outdoor time likely impacted quality of life, sleep during pandemic

Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Roughly half of adults worldwide experienced declines in quality of life in 2020 because of restrictions intended to limit COVID-19 spread, a survey published Wednesday by the Journal of Sleep Research found.

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