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Study: States legalizing pot saw big drop in synthetic cannabinoid poisonings

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Study: States legalizing pot saw big drop in synthetic cannabinoid poisonings

Aug. 9 (UPI) -- A new study reports a 37% drop in poisoning reports for dangerous, illegal synthetic cannabinoids in states that have legalized cannabis, as compared to states with restrictive drug policies.

Bill capping price of insulin at $35 will return for 2nd vote, Democratic leader says

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Bill capping price of insulin at $35 will return for 2nd vote, Democratic leader says

Specialists scarce for rural Americans with early Alzheimer's disease

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Specialists scarce for rural Americans with early Alzheimer's disease

More than 40% of U.S. adults have returned to 'pre-COVID-19 normal,' survey says

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More than 40% of U.S. adults have returned to 'pre-COVID-19 normal,' survey says

Body posture, motility affect how stomach absorbs pills, study says

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Body posture, motility affect how stomach absorbs pills, study says

Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Using simulation of the stomach, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have found that changes in body posture may have a significant effect on the emptying rate of a pill's active ingredient into the duodenum.

Study: Tinnitus is widespread, deserves more attention from researchers

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Study: Tinnitus is widespread, deserves more attention from researchers

Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Tinnitus -- persistent ringing in the ears that's a potential side effect of COVID-19 vaccination for some people -- affects more than 740 million adults globally, a new study says.

BioNTech, Pfizer could deliver Omicron-adapted COVID-19 vaccines in October

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BioNTech, Pfizer could deliver Omicron-adapted COVID-19 vaccines in October

Aug. 8 (UPI) -- BioNTech and Pfizer announced trials this month for their adapted COVID-19 vaccines, to fight faster-spreading Omicron subvariants BA.1 and BA.4/5, which could be ready for fall boosters as early as October.

Men's higher risk of most cancers may be due to biological, not lifestyle, differences

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Men's higher risk of most cancers may be due to biological, not lifestyle, differences

Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Men have a higher risk of cancer than women at most shared anatomic sites, and new research suggests this is from underlying biological differences, not lifestyle behaviors such as smoking, alcohol use and diet.

More teens turning to nicotine candy, gum

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More teens turning to nicotine candy, gum

Teens increasingly are turning to nicotine-loaded gum, lozenges and gummies for a quick rush, a groundbreaking study warns.

Inflation pushes many Americans to cut back on healthcare

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Inflation pushes many Americans to cut back on healthcare

Inflation is putting Americans' health at risk, with nearly 2 in 5 struggling to pay for the care they need, according to a new West Health-Gallup poll.

Study: Dangerous levels of levodopa found in certain botanical supplements

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Study: Dangerous levels of levodopa found in certain botanical supplements

Aug. 8 (UPI) -- A new study found botanical supplements of mucuna pruriens, a tropical legume, contained high levels of levodopa that could harm health -- and "unpredictably complicate" management of Parkinson's disease.

Smoking, older age are biggest risk factors for cancer

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Smoking, older age are biggest risk factors for cancer

Smoking and older age are the two most important risk factors for cancer, a new, large study shows.

Global warming could affect children's fitness

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Global warming could affect children's fitness

Children are not as physically fit as their parents were when they were kids, and this will likely harm them as the Earth warms, new research claims.

Going through menopause early may raise risk of heart problems

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Going through menopause early may raise risk of heart problems

Women who go into menopause when they are younger than 40 are at greater risk of heart problems, reports a new Korean study of more than 1.4 million females.

Gabapentin's link to fatal drug overdoses draws concern

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Gabapentin's link to fatal drug overdoses draws concern

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Gabapentin, a widely prescribed drug for pain, has caused such concern for its link to fatal opioid overdoses that two major federal agencies have issued warnings about the potential for abuse.

HPV vaccine may further curb cancer risk when treating cervical lesions

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HPV vaccine may further curb cancer risk when treating cervical lesions

Most sexually active people will contract the human papillomavirus during their lifetimes, and about 90% will clear it from their bodies. But some women are susceptible to the cervical lesions that infection brings,

Weightlifting, strength training may improve bone structure for vegans

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Weightlifting, strength training may improve bone structure for vegans

While a plant-based diet may be associated with lower bone mineral density and increased fracture risk, there might be a way to counteract that: pumping iron.

Social isolation, loneliness cited for raising heart attack risk

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Social isolation, loneliness cited for raising heart attack risk

Social isolation and loneliness put people at a 30% higher risk of heart attack, stroke or death from either, a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association warns.

Lab-engineered antibody appears to protect from malaria, study shows

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Lab-engineered antibody appears to protect from malaria, study shows

U.S. government researchers found that a lab-engineered antibody protected most participants from infection with the malaria parasite -- including all of those who received a higher dose of the antibody.

As drug overdose deaths rise, far too few get life-saving medications, study warns

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As drug overdose deaths rise, far too few get life-saving medications, study warns

Aug. 4 (UPI) -- With U.S. drug overdose deaths continuing a dramatic rise, a new study warns that fully 90% of people with opioid use disorder fail to get life-saving medication.

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