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COVID-19 infection seems to increase heart attack, stroke risk up to 3 years later

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COVID-19 infection seems to increase heart attack, stroke risk up to 3 years later

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- People infected with COVID-19 appear to face a higher risk of heart attack and stroke for up to three years, a new study finds.

Review links 'black box' warnings on antidepressants with increase in youth suicides

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Review links 'black box' warnings on antidepressants with increase in youth suicides

CDC to test travelers from Rwanda for Marburg virus

Health News // 17 hours ago

CDC to test travelers from Rwanda for Marburg virus

Damage to brainstem might be driving Long COVID

Health News // 18 hours ago

Damage to brainstem might be driving Long COVID

Study finds AI is not ready to run emergency rooms

Health News // 19 hours ago

Study finds AI is not ready to run emergency rooms

AI isn't ready to run a hospital's emergency room just yet, a new study concludes.

Study: Breast cancer treatments might speed aging

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Study: Breast cancer treatments might speed aging

Any form of breast cancer treatment appears to speed the aging of the recipient's cells, a new study finds.

Marijuana use linked to worse school outcomes for teens

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Marijuana use linked to worse school outcomes for teens

A massive study of available data finds teens who use marijuana have significantly worse outcomes at school.

Blood test may help predict survival from advanced prostate cancer

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Blood test may help predict survival from advanced prostate cancer

A simple blood test may help doctors decide the best way to treat a man with advanced prostate cancer.

People might hold arms incorrectly for blood pressure tests

Health News // 1 day ago

People might hold arms incorrectly for blood pressure tests

Arm position makes a "huge difference" when it comes to getting an accurate blood pressure measurement, new research shows.

Increases in human lifespan beginning to slow

Health News // 1 day ago

Increases in human lifespan beginning to slow

New research shows that the dramatic increases in life expectancy seen during the 19th and 20th centuries have slowed considerably.

U.S. overdose deaths drop 10%, new data shows

Health News // 1 day ago

U.S. overdose deaths drop 10%, new data shows

In findings that suggest inroads are being made in the battle against America's opioid epidemic, new government data shows a 10% drop in overdose deaths.

Fluoride in drinking water might be less beneficial today

Health News // 4 days ago

Fluoride in drinking water might be less beneficial today

The health benefits of fluoridated drinking water may be waning as Americans increasingly turn to using toothpastes and mouthwashes that already contain fluoride, a new review suggests.

Colonoscopies among young people on the rise

Health News // 4 days ago

Colonoscopies among young people on the rise

Colon cancers are increasing among younger Americans, so much so that experts advise colonoscopy screening begin at the age of 45.

Mpox vaccine protection fades within 1 year, boosters needed

Health News // 4 days ago

Mpox vaccine protection fades within 1 year, boosters needed

Antibodies provided by mpox vaccination all but disappear within six to 12 months, new research finds, underscoring the need for boosters to maintain strong protection.

Two California farm workers test positive for bird flu

Health News // 5 days ago

Two California farm workers test positive for bird flu

Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Two California farm workers have tested positive for bird flu, federal health officials said Thursday, marking the first two human cases of the virus in the state.

Stem cell therapy shows promise at treating holes in retina

Health News // 5 days ago

Stem cell therapy shows promise at treating holes in retina

In a new study, stem cell therapy showed promise at treating small gaps in the macula, the central part of the eye's retina, which can cause distorted or blurred vision.

Flu vaccine in Southern Hemisphere reduced risk of hospitalization by nearly 35%

Health News // 5 days ago

Flu vaccine in Southern Hemisphere reduced risk of hospitalization by nearly 35%

The Southern Hemisphere's flu season is winding down, and new data shows this year's flu shot was 34.5% effective in keeping folks there who got influenza from needing hospital care.

Study: Lithium supplements might ease brain fog of Long COVID

Health News // 5 days ago

Study: Lithium supplements might ease brain fog of Long COVID

A small dose of the nutritional supplement lithium asparate may not ease the fatigue and brain fog of Long COVID, but a larger dose might work, a new trial suggests.

Record number of U.S. kindergartners did not get recommended vaccines

Health News // 5 days ago

Record number of U.S. kindergartners did not get recommended vaccines

New government data shows that a record number of kindergartners were exempted from the required shots during the last school year.

Sitting less helps stop back pain from getting worse

Health News // 5 days ago

Sitting less helps stop back pain from getting worse

Avoiding couches and chairs might be a good way of keeping your back pain from getting worse, new research suggests.

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