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As climate change extends allergy season, pollen travels farther

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As climate change extends allergy season, pollen travels farther

If you suffer the itchy, sneezy, wheezy consequences of seasonal allergies, you're probably painfully aware that pollen season is starting earlier and lasting longer than ever.

History of depression, anxiety linked to earlier Alzheimer's onset

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History of depression, anxiety linked to earlier Alzheimer's onset

UPI News Quiz: CPAC, COVID-19 milestone, Tim Allen

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UPI News Quiz: CPAC, COVID-19 milestone, Tim Allen

Study: Mental illness not a factor in most mass shootings

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Study: Mental illness not a factor in most mass shootings

Biden, Harris mark 50 million COVID-19 vaccinations in past month

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Biden, Harris mark 50 million COVID-19 vaccinations in past month

Feb. 25 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris marked the milestone of 50 million COVID-19 vaccines being administered with a White House ceremony Thursday, praising the pace of inoculations.

Dogs, children are 'in sync,' study shows

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Dogs, children are 'in sync,' study shows

It is an image as heartwarming as any: Young children giggling as the family dog climbs all over them and licks their faces. But new research suggests the bond may be more than playful.

Researchers discover two new genes associated with Alzheimer's disease

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Researchers discover two new genes associated with Alzheimer's disease

Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Researchers in China have identified two genes potentially involved in the development of Alzheimer's disease, they said Thursday.

Pfizer-BioNTech to test COVID-19 booster against South African variant

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Pfizer-BioNTech to test COVID-19 booster against South African variant

Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Researchers at Pfizer-BioNTech announced Thursday that they have started a new clinical trial designed to assess whether a third dose of their COVID-19 will bolster the protection it offers against new virus strains.

Study: Cognitive function declines faster in women than men

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Study: Cognitive function declines faster in women than men

Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Women experience sharper declines in cognitive function as they age compared to men, a study published Thursday by JAMA Network Open found.

History of medical abuse makes Black Americans wary of COVID-19 vaccine

Voices // 21 hours ago

History of medical abuse makes Black Americans wary of COVID-19 vaccine

Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Black people have many legitimate reasons to be in no hurry to get the COVID-19 vaccination.

First real-world study shows Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine 94% effective

World News // 21 hours ago

First real-world study shows Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine 94% effective

Feb. 25 (UPI) -- The coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech has performed as well in real-world conditions as it did in clinical trials, according to the first study of its kind of the COVID-19 era.

New COVID-19 deaths in U.S. rise to highest level in 2 weeks

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New COVID-19 deaths in U.S. rise to highest level in 2 weeks

Feb. 25 (UPI) -- New coronavirus cases in the United States remain on a downward trend, but the number of additional deaths is the highest in two weeks, according to data Thursday from Johns Hopkins University.

Study: Switch to plant-based diet may protect brains of older women

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Study: Switch to plant-based diet may protect brains of older women

If you want to protect yourself against dementia, heart disease and cancer, you might want to get your protein from nuts instead of juicy red steaks.

Exercise may help curb migraines for people with certain triggers

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Exercise may help curb migraines for people with certain triggers

Exercise has long been a potential way to reduce migraine triggers, but a new study suggests it could be an especially effective with triggers such stress, depression and trouble sleeping.

Experts: Tiger Woods may need months to resume walking

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Experts: Tiger Woods may need months to resume walking

MIAMI, Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Experts say Tiger Woods likely will need several months to resume walking after sustaining serious leg injuries in a car crash Tuesday in California.

COVID-19 vaccination effort focused on speed, equity, U.S. health officials say

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COVID-19 vaccination effort focused on speed, equity, U.S. health officials say

Feb. 24 (UPI) -- As efforts to administer the COVID-19 vaccines to the public continue, the focus remains on distributing the shots "with velocity and equity," national health officials said Wednesday.

Study: Daily emails on smoking danger encourages people to quit

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Study: Daily emails on smoking danger encourages people to quit

Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Smokers who see regular messages about chemicals in tobacco and related health risks, along with graphic images of the effects of smoking and information on quitting, are more likely to stop the habit, a new study says.

COVID-19 patients protected from reinfection for 3 months after recovery

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COVID-19 patients protected from reinfection for 3 months after recovery

Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Prior COVID-19 infection provides immunity against the virus for at least three months in the vast majority of patients, a study published Wednesday by JAMA Internal Medicine found.

COVID-19 not more deadly for people with asthma, study shows

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COVID-19 not more deadly for people with asthma, study shows

During the pandemic, people with asthma have worried that their respiratory condition might raise their risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19, but new research findings should calm their fears.

Ghana becomes 1st nation to receive COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX program

World News // 1 day ago

Ghana becomes 1st nation to receive COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX program

Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Ghana on Wednesday became the first country in the world to receive coronavirus vaccines from the international COVAX program, which aims to provide them to some of the poorest and middle-income areas.

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