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Researchers spot weakness in coronavirus that could provide clues to cure

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Researchers spot weakness in coronavirus that could provide clues to cure

April 3 (UPI) -- Researchers may have found a weakness in SARS-CoV2, the virus that causes COVID-19, that provides clues as to how to treat the infection -- and possibly develop a vaccine to prevent its spread.

Stress in emergency rooms may affect patient care

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Stress in emergency rooms may affect patient care

Pets can be true lifesavers for seniors

Health News // 19 hours ago

Pets can be true lifesavers for seniors

Pneumonia, flu linked to more than 8% of U.S. deaths in last week

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Pneumonia, flu linked to more than 8% of U.S. deaths in last week

Smartphone apps can identify AFib, but false positives give researchers pause

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Smartphone apps can identify AFib, but false positives give researchers pause

April 3 (UPI) -- Smartphone apps using PPG signals to diagnose atrial fibrillation accurately identified patients with the condition, but researchers have concerns about the level of false positives produced by them.

COVID-19 raises concern over range of pregnancy complications

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COVID-19 raises concern over range of pregnancy complications

Pregnant women with COVID-19 may be susceptible to pregnancy complications, an obstetrician-gynecologist says.

South Korea reaches 10,000 COVID-19 cases, quarantines foreign arrivals

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South Korea reaches 10,000 COVID-19 cases, quarantines foreign arrivals

SEOUL, April 3 (UPI) -- South Korea crossed the threshold of 10,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, health officials reported Friday, as the country turns its focus toward combating imported cases of the disease.

$Vitamin D may help seniors recover after hip fracture, study says$

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Vitamin D may help seniors recover after hip fracture, study says

After a broken hip, seniors who have sufficient vitamin D have better odds of walking, a new study finds.

UPI News Quiz: pandemic 'dating,' TV surprises, virtual sports

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UPI News Quiz: pandemic 'dating,' TV surprises, virtual sports

How well did you follow the headlines this week? Take the UPI News Quiz for April 3, 2020, and see how you do on pandemic 'dating,' TV surprises, virtual sports and more.

First time users most likely to have bad reaction to marijuana

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First time users most likely to have bad reaction to marijuana

Common bad reactions to marijuana include coughing fits, anxiety and paranoia, but regular users are less likely to have problems than occasional users, a new study finds.

Sleep apnea machine converted to ventilator using 3D printer

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Sleep apnea machine converted to ventilator using 3D printer

New York-based hospital system Northwell Health figured out how to turn a BiPAP machine, used for sleep apnea, into a ventilator using a 3D printer and filter add-on.

Polio immunization drives suspended due to COVID-19

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Polio immunization drives suspended due to COVID-19

April 2 (UPI) -- The Global Polio Eradication Initiative has said it is pausing all immunization campaigns for the next six months to prevent further spread of COVID-19 and make available resources to fight the pandemic.

U.S. calls for the release of millions of religious prisoners amid pandemic

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U.S. calls for the release of millions of religious prisoners amid pandemic

April 2 (UPI) -- The United States called on governments around the world on Thursday to release millions of religious prisoners amid the coronavirus pandemic.

World may lack sufficient supply of malaria drugs to treat COVID-19, experts argue

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World may lack sufficient supply of malaria drugs to treat COVID-19, experts argue

April 2 (UPI) -- Limited supplies of the anti-malarials chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine could hinder plans to use them to treat COVID-19, experts warned Thursday, adding that the use poses a danger for patients already on the drugs.

FDA relaxes blood donation restrictions for gay, bisexual men

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FDA relaxes blood donation restrictions for gay, bisexual men

April 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday lessened restrictions that prevent many gay and bisexual men from donating blood as the country faces blood shortages because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Study: Breastfeeding may reduce risk for ovarian cancer by 24%

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Study: Breastfeeding may reduce risk for ovarian cancer by 24%

April 2 (UPI) -- Women who breastfeed their children may reduce their risk for ovarian cancer later in life by as much as 24 percent, a new study has found.

People without COVID-19 symptoms might spread virus by talking, study suggests

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People without COVID-19 symptoms might spread virus by talking, study suggests

April 2 (UPI) -- Speaking, singing and possibly even breathing too close to people might spread the novel coronavirus even before people feel symptoms, according to new findings.

UPMC patch, other COVID-19 vaccine candidates show promise

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UPMC patch, other COVID-19 vaccine candidates show promise

An experimental COVID-19 vaccine patch, in development at the University of Pittsburgh, spurred antibody production in lab mice. Researchers say they hope to start human testing in the next few months.

Pandemic increases challenge of caring for people with dementia

Health News // 2 days ago

Pandemic increases challenge of caring for people with dementia

Before the COVID-19 outbreak, Annette Adams-Brown's 87-year-old mother was an avid follower of TV news. Now Adams-Brown has to channel-surf for a less stressful pastime.

Post-operation pain a growing threat to U.S. surgeons, study shows

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Post-operation pain a growing threat to U.S. surgeons, study shows

Many surgeons have neck and back pain after performing operations, a small new study finds.

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