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Rheumatoid arthritis drugs may lower risk for Parkinson's disease

Health News // 9 hours ago

Rheumatoid arthritis drugs may lower risk for Parkinson's disease

Two rheumatoid arthritis drugs show potential for lowering the risk of Parkinson's disease, new research shows.

Physical therapy may be better than steroid shots for arthritic knees

Health News // 9 hours ago

Physical therapy may be better than steroid shots for arthritic knees

Britain to distribute new Pfizer COVID-19 antiviral drug Paxlovid

World News // 9 hours ago

Britain to distribute new Pfizer COVID-19 antiviral drug Paxlovid

Immunotherapy before surgery may benefit patients with liver cancers

Health News // 11 hours ago

Immunotherapy before surgery may benefit patients with liver cancers

$Living near fracking sites may shorten life spans, study suggests$

Health News // 11 hours ago

Living near fracking sites may shorten life spans, study suggests

Older people who live near or downwind of fracking sites have an increased risk of premature death, likely due to airborne contaminants from the sites, according to a new study.

'Living' cells in breast milk may provide clues to cancer risk, researchers say

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'Living' cells in breast milk may provide clues to cancer risk, researchers say

Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Researchers at the University of Cambridge in England have harvested living cells from human breast milk that could be used identify those at risk for developing breast cancer, they said.

Study: Older adults, Medicare, Medicaid beneficiaries at higher risk for opioid overdose

Health News // 13 hours ago

Study: Older adults, Medicare, Medicaid beneficiaries at higher risk for opioid overdose

Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Adults age 75 years and older prescribed opioid medications for pain conditions are about three times more likely to overdose on the drugs than younger adults, a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open found.

Study: People with serious mental illness had care disruptions during pandemic

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Study: People with serious mental illness had care disruptions during pandemic

Jan. 28 (UPI) -- People on Medicare with severe mental health disorders saw disruptions in treatment services during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open found.

Pharmacies, grocery stores begin distribution of free N95 masks

U.S. News // 17 hours ago

Pharmacies, grocery stores begin distribution of free N95 masks

Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Chain pharmacy Walgreens, supermarket Kroger and regional grocery store Meijer are some of the first locations to receive free N95 masks from the national Strategic National Stockpile that will be given away for free.

Antioxidants in red wine, berries may slow progression of Parkinson's

Health News // 21 hours ago

Antioxidants in red wine, berries may slow progression of Parkinson's

The antioxidants in red wine and fruit such as berries might slow progression of the Parkinson's disease, a new study suggests.

Risks of most 'pathogenic' gene variants are low, study shows

Health News // 23 hours ago

Risks of most 'pathogenic' gene variants are low, study shows

Most gene variants that have been labeled "pathogenic" may make only a small difference in a person's risk of actually developing disease, a new study suggests.

Psychiatric disorders linked with higher risk for heart disease, diabetes death

Health News // 1 day ago

Psychiatric disorders linked with higher risk for heart disease, diabetes death

Jan. 27 (UPI) -- People with mental health disorders are up to twice as likely to die earlier from chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes than those without them, a study published Thursday by PLOS Medicine found.

COVID-19 vaccine mandate kicks in for healthcare workers in 25 states, D.C.

U.S. News // 1 day ago

COVID-19 vaccine mandate kicks in for healthcare workers in 25 states, D.C.

Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Healthcare staff at all facilities and providers certified under Medicare and Medicaid must have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine starting Thursday.

Vitamin D supplements may help ward off autoimmune diseases

Health News // 1 day ago

Vitamin D supplements may help ward off autoimmune diseases

Taking vitamin D supplements may help stave off psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other autoimmune diseases, a new study suggests.

JAK inhibitor for rheumatoid arthritis may raise heart, cancer risks

Health News // 1 day ago

JAK inhibitor for rheumatoid arthritis may raise heart, cancer risks

A newer pill against rheumatoid arthritis carries higher risks of heart attack, stroke and cancer than older RA drugs, a new clinical trial confirms.

Damage from COVID-19 now accounts for 7% of lung transplants

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Damage from COVID-19 now accounts for 7% of lung transplants

A new study finds that patients with COVID-19-related lung damage now account for nearly one in 10 lung transplants in the United States.

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine aimed at Omicron variant starts trials

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Moderna COVID-19 vaccine aimed at Omicron variant starts trials

Moderna Inc. announced it has launched a trial that will study the power of a redesigned booster shot for COVID-19 -- one that hones in on the highly contagious Omicron variant.

Marijuana use during pregnancy increases risk for complications, study finds

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Marijuana use during pregnancy increases risk for complications, study finds

Jan. 27 (UPI) -- People who smoke marijuana during pregnancy are at higher risk for having low birth weight babies and preterm delivery, among other complications, than those not exposed to the drug, a JAMA Network Open analysis found.

Masks prevent COVID-19 outbreaks at child-care facilities, study says

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Masks prevent COVID-19 outbreaks at child-care facilities, study says

Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Child-care facilities in the United States that required those enrolled to wear face coverings early in the COVID-19 pandemic saw 13% fewer closures within the following year than programs without these rules.

Biden says 14.5 million Americans have signed up for ACA coverage in 2022 -- a new record

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Biden says 14.5 million Americans have signed up for ACA coverage in 2022 -- a new record

Jan. 27 (UPI) -- A record number of more than 14 million people in the United States have signed up for medical coverage in 2022 through the Affordable Care Act, the White House said on Thursday.

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