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Study shows higher rate of stroke among pot smokers

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Study shows higher rate of stroke among pot smokers

As the use of marijuana is growing, with Canada legalizing the drug just this week, a new study that ties pot to a raised risk for stroke might give users pause.

Researchers find link between Alzheimer's, herpes

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Researchers find link between Alzheimer's, herpes

Experts issue warning about 'baby boxes'

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Experts issue warning about 'baby boxes'

E-cigarettes slowed wound healing in animal study

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E-cigarettes slowed wound healing in animal study

Antiviral med fuels rapid decline in new HIV infections in gay men: Study

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Antiviral med fuels rapid decline in new HIV infections in gay men: Study

Giving antiviral medications to gay men without HIV led to a 25 percent reduction in new infections of the AIDS-causing virus, a new study shows.

Test strips for fentanyl may help prevent overdoses

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Test strips for fentanyl may help prevent overdoses

Fast-acting test strips for fentanyl could reduce drug overdose deaths, a new study suggests.

Physical activity lowers death risk from heart disease, study says

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Physical activity lowers death risk from heart disease, study says

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Physical activity could lower the high rate of death associated with frailty in older people, according to a study conducted in Spain.

First esophagus grown from stem cells transplanted into mice

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First esophagus grown from stem cells transplanted into mice

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Researchers for the first time have grown a functional esophagus from stem cells and transplanted the food pipe successfully in mice.

New genetic cause of severe childhood epilepsy identified

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New genetic cause of severe childhood epilepsy identified

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- A new genetic cause of severe, difficult-to-treat childhood epilepsy syndrome has been identified, offering clues to potential medical treatments.

Omega-3 fatty acids in seafood could help maintain health over time

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Omega-3 fatty acids in seafood could help maintain health over time

Tuna, salmon, mackerel, cod: Whatever your preference, eating more seafood may help you stay healthy as you age, new research suggests.

Triple-drug therapy may be 'breakthrough' for cystic fibrosis treatment

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Triple-drug therapy may be 'breakthrough' for cystic fibrosis treatment

Two preliminary trials have found that either of two triple-drug regimens could benefit up to 90 percent of people with cystic fibrosis, researchers report.

Study: Simple test may help predict recovery after stroke

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Study: Simple test may help predict recovery after stroke

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Researchers have developed a simple test that might help determine how patients recover from strokes even three later, according to a study.

150-year-old drug might improve cancer radiation therapy, study says

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150-year-old drug might improve cancer radiation therapy, study says

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- A 150-year-old drug used to increase blood flow throughout the body appears to improve cancer treatment radiation by making tumors more sensitive to the therapy.

U.S. birth rates continue to drop as new moms get older

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U.S. birth rates continue to drop as new moms get older

American women are having fewer children, and they're having them later in life, a new government report shows.

Scientists closer to drug that cuts nicotine dependence

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Scientists closer to drug that cuts nicotine dependence

Researchers say they've created an enzyme that might one day reduce nicotine cravings in smokers.

Preeclampsia tied to tripling of dementia in later life

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Preeclampsia tied to tripling of dementia in later life

Research suggests preeclampsia might also make women more vulnerable to a specific type of dementia.

Better treatments for acute myeloid leukemia sought with largest dataset

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Better treatments for acute myeloid leukemia sought with largest dataset

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Researchers have put together the largest dataset of acute myeloid leukemia, featuring 672 samples from 562 patients.

Self-lubricating condom may boost user satisfaction, scientists say

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Self-lubricating condom may boost user satisfaction, scientists say

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Scientists have developed a self-lubricating condom, which they say could improve user experience by reducing friction and providing longer-lasting lubrication.

Hospital laundering fails to kill diarrhea spores, study finds

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Hospital laundering fails to kill diarrhea spores, study finds

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Hospital bedsheets cleaned in washington machines with detergent at high temperatures didn't remove all traces of bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea.

Study: Antiobitics, probiotics together eradicate bacteria that infect wounds

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Study: Antiobitics, probiotics together eradicate bacteria that infect wounds

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- By combining antibiotics and probiotics, researchers developed a one-two punch to eradicate two strains of drug-resistant bacteria that often infect wounds.

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