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Shift work-induced sleep problems may raise risk for heart health problems

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Shift work-induced sleep problems may raise risk for heart health problems

April 16 (UPI) -- Working night shifts or hours that deviate from humans' natural body clock may increase a person's risk for heart disease, a study presented during the European Society of Cardiology's virtual scientific congress found.

Vitamin D deficiency may impair muscle function in older adults, study finds

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Vitamin D deficiency may impair muscle function in older adults, study finds

Sweat sensor could warn of impending COVID-19 cytokine storm

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Sweat sensor could warn of impending COVID-19 cytokine storm

North Korea decries Japan's decision on Fukushima water release

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North Korea decries Japan's decision on Fukushima water release

Pfizer CEO says need for third dose of COVID-19 vaccine 'likely'

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Pfizer CEO says need for third dose of COVID-19 vaccine 'likely'

April 16 (UPI) -- People who have received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine will likely need a third dose of the shot, possibly within a year, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said.

Study shows double-masking -- medical mask under cloth -- cuts COVID-19 spread

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Study shows double-masking -- medical mask under cloth -- cuts COVID-19 spread

April 16 (UPI) -- Wearing a disposable medical procedure mask under a cloth face covering significantly reduces the flow of respiratory droplets from the nose and mouth, which could limit the spread of COVID-19.

Eli Lilly asks FDA to revoke approval for use of antibody drug by itself

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Eli Lilly asks FDA to revoke approval for use of antibody drug by itself

April 16 (UPI) -- Eli Lilly said Friday it's asked federal regulators to revoke emergency use authorization for lone use of its COVID-19 antibody bamlanivimab, as it develops a combination therapy with the drug it says is more effective.

UPI News Quiz: 'Law & Order,' Bernie Madoff, 51st state

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UPI News Quiz: 'Law & Order,' Bernie Madoff, 51st state

Chris Meloni returns to "Law & Order," Bernie Madoff dies in prison, House committee approves legislation for a 51st state -- how closely did you follow the headlines this week? Take the UPI News Quiz for April 16, 2021.

Dermatologists say most COVID-19 vaccine rashes aren't worrisome

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Dermatologists say most COVID-19 vaccine rashes aren't worrisome

Dermatologists liken skin to a window that can reveal what is going on inside the body, and a rash that sometimes follows a COVID-19 vaccine is one example.

Study: Up to 10% of young adults who recover from COVID-19 at risk for reinfection

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Study: Up to 10% of young adults who recover from COVID-19 at risk for reinfection

April 15 (UPI) -- COVID-19 infection does not completely protect young adults from getting the virus again, a study published Thursday by The Lancet Respiratory Medicine found.

Study finds 'magic mushroom' hallucinogen as good as antidepressants

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Study finds 'magic mushroom' hallucinogen as good as antidepressants

The magic ingredient in "magic mushrooms" may be at least as effective as standard medication for depression, an early clinical trial suggests.

More than 10% of women in U.S. use tobacco, CDC reports

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More than 10% of women in U.S. use tobacco, CDC reports

April 15 (UPI) -- More than one in 10 women in the United States smoke cigarettes or e-cigarettes, according to figures released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Nerve stimulation cuts pain, opioid use after orthopedic surgery, study finds

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Nerve stimulation cuts pain, opioid use after orthopedic surgery, study finds

April 15 (UPI) -- Nerve stimulation treatments are effective for reducing pain in patients recovering from orthopedic surgery and limit the need for potentially addictive opioid medications, a study found.

Study: Later school start times aid sleep duration, quality for adolescents, teens

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Study: Later school start times aid sleep duration, quality for adolescents, teens

April 15 (UPI) -- Starting school later in the morning allows adolescents and teens to get the sleep they need to perform well in the classroom and maintain overall health, a study published Thursday by the journal Sleep found.

Merck stops developing drug intended for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

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Merck stops developing drug intended for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

April 15 (UPI) -- Drugmaker Merck said Thursday it was ending plans to continue to study the experimental coronavirus drug molnupiravir in hospitalized coronavirus patients.

Stem cell treatment may prevent amputations in diabetes

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Stem cell treatment may prevent amputations in diabetes

One of the most dangerous complications of diabetes is a foot ulcer that won't heal, but now a preliminary study finds that a type of stem cell found in body fat may be a powerful remedy for these severe foot wounds.

Woman's DDT exposure may affect granddaughter's health, study says

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Woman's DDT exposure may affect granddaughter's health, study says

A long-banned pesticide may be having health effects that ripple across generations, a new study suggests.

CDC: Empty middle seats on planes can reduce COVID-19 exposure by up to 57%

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CDC: Empty middle seats on planes can reduce COVID-19 exposure by up to 57%

April 14 (UPI) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study Wednesday stating that leaving middle seats open on aircraft can reduce exposure to COVID-19 between 23% and 57%.

CDC panel declines to make decision on J&J vaccine, will gather more data

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CDC panel declines to make decision on J&J vaccine, will gather more data

April 14 (UPI) -- Advisers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention decided to take no action after holding an emergency meeting to review a possible link between Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine and cases of blood clotting.

Study: States with high mask-wearing saw lower COVID-19 infection rates in 2020

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Study: States with high mask-wearing saw lower COVID-19 infection rates in 2020

April 14 (UPI) -- States that required residents to wear masks in public spaces during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic last year saw lower infection rates than those without mandates, a PLOS ONE study found.

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