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New device removes mercury from drinking water

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New device removes mercury from drinking water

Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Researchers have developed a new method to remove mercury from drinking water, according to a new study from scientists at a Swedish university.

Obesity linked to COPD in nonsmokers

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Obesity linked to COPD in nonsmokers

U.S. officials recommend use of PrEP pills to stop spread of HIV

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U.S. officials recommend use of PrEP pills to stop spread of HIV

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CDC launches task force for disease that causes paralysis in kids

New model could show which animal diseases can cause human epidemics

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New model could show which animal diseases can cause human epidemics

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Researchers say they have developed a method to identify animal viruses that may pose a risk to humans.

Smoking fatigue increases after six weeks of quitting

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Smoking fatigue increases after six weeks of quitting

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Some smokers can make up to 30 attempts before they ultimately quit, while others fail to kick the habit due to emotional exhaustion.

Prenatal exposure to air pollution increases autism risk in children

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Prenatal exposure to air pollution increases autism risk in children

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Children prenatally exposed to air pollution have a high risk of developing autism spectrum disorder, a new study says.

Study: Impaired vision raises risk of falls in older adults

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Study: Impaired vision raises risk of falls in older adults

Nov. 19 (UPI) -- About 60 percent of older adults with vision problems will fall each year, a study said.

Smartphone technology can spot breast cancer tumors

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Smartphone technology can spot breast cancer tumors

Nov. 19 (UPI) -- The same smartphone technology that can recognize a user's face and voice can now identify breast cancer tumors, a recent study said.

Health education produces better results for chronic disease treatment, study says

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Health education produces better results for chronic disease treatment, study says

Nov. 19 (UPI) -- People with chronic diseases can improve their health conditions with only 45 minutes of consultation with a medical professional, according to a new study.

Late-night social media time bad for NBA players' performance

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Late-night social media time bad for NBA players' performance

Late-night tweeting leads to poorer next-day performance by professional basketball players, according to a new study that highlights how social media can affect sleep.

Peanut powder could prevent peanut allergy, study says

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Peanut powder could prevent peanut allergy, study says

People with peanut allergy can protect themselves from an allergic reaction by consuming a small amount of peanut powder every day, a new study suggests.

Well-known PTSD drug may worsen symptoms

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Well-known PTSD drug may worsen symptoms

Nov. 19 (UPI) -- A drug once thought to reduce PTSD symptoms and suicidal thoughts could actually worsen those symptoms, a study said.

Nearly 1 in 12 kids has a food allergy

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Nearly 1 in 12 kids has a food allergy

Almost 8 percent of American children have food allergies, and 1 in 5 of those kids suffers an allergic reaction severe enough to wind up in the hospital, a new study finds.

Fla. attorney general sues Walgreens, CVS in sale of opioids

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Fla. attorney general sues Walgreens, CVS in sale of opioids

Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Florida's attorney general is suing the two top drugstore companies -- CVS and Walgreens -- alleging they are contributing to state and national opioid crisis.

Vapers may influence smokers to quit lighting up, study says

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Vapers may influence smokers to quit lighting up, study says

New research suggests that's so: Cigarette smokers who spent more time with people who used electronic cigarettes were more likely to try quitting smoking.

Study: Surgery best treatment for appendicitis, not antibiotics

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Study: Surgery best treatment for appendicitis, not antibiotics

Nov. 16 (UPI) -- A person suffering from appendicitis should receive surgery and not try to treat the condition with antibiotics, a study said.

Marijuana companies may have broken laws in social media posts

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Marijuana companies may have broken laws in social media posts

Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Some marijuana companies in Washington State have violated state laws in its social media posts, according to a study.

New immunotherapy brings hope in fight against fatal cancers

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New immunotherapy brings hope in fight against fatal cancers

Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Researchers have devised a new gene-editing immunotherapy to kill once fatal cancers, according to a study.

EpiPens still work after being frozen, researchers report

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EpiPens still work after being frozen, researchers report

Your EpiPen will still work after being frozen, researchers report.

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