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FDA panel recommends 3rd dose of Pfizer vaccine for those over 65, at high risk

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FDA panel recommends 3rd dose of Pfizer vaccine for those over 65, at high risk

Sept. 17 (UPI) -- A Food and Drug Administration panel voted Friday to recommend a third dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for those over age 65, health care workers and people at high risk for occupational exposure to the virus.

Serious childhood infections may increase autism risk, study finds

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Serious childhood infections may increase autism risk, study finds

CDC data: Moderna vaccine has edge in preventing COVID-19 hospitalizations

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CDC data: Moderna vaccine has edge in preventing COVID-19 hospitalizations

Pfizer recalls anti-smoking drug Chantix due to potential carcinogen

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Pfizer recalls anti-smoking drug Chantix due to potential carcinogen

Study: Rising number of parents refuse HPV vaccine for adolescent children

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Study: Rising number of parents refuse HPV vaccine for adolescent children

Sept. 17 (UPI) -- An increasing number parents in the United States refuse to vaccinate their adolescent children against HPV because of concerns about the safety of the shot, a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open found.

Researchers develop 'robo-cane' that may improve navigation for the blind

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Researchers develop 'robo-cane' that may improve navigation for the blind

The "white cane" that many blind people rely on for navigating the world hasn't been upgraded in a century, but researchers are reporting progress on a "robo-cane" they hope will modernize the assistive device.

Millions on Medicaid during COVID-19 pandemic could lose coverage soon

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Millions on Medicaid during COVID-19 pandemic could lose coverage soon

Fifteen million Americans who enrolled in Medicaid during the pandemic could lose their coverage when the emergency declaration ends, according to an analysis by the Urban Institute, a social policy think tank.

Combo shot for COVID-19, flu vaccines under development

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Combo shot for COVID-19, flu vaccines under development

With the expectation that COVID-19 vaccine boosters will be needed during flu season in future years, at least two drug companies are working on a single-shot combination of both vaccines to prevent the need for 2 jabs.

In 16 states, more than one-third of residents is now obese, CDC reports

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In 16 states, more than one-third of residents is now obese, CDC reports

This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that 16 states now have at least 35% of their residents who are obese, a number that's nearly doubled since 2018.

NIH to spend $470M for long-haul COVID-19 study at dozens of institutions

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NIH to spend $470M for long-haul COVID-19 study at dozens of institutions

The U.S. National Institutes of Health is spending nearly $470 million to study the long-term effects of COVID-19, the agency announced.

PFAS 'forever chemicals' may affect ability to breastfeed, study finds

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PFAS 'forever chemicals' may affect ability to breastfeed, study finds

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Women with higher levels of PFAS in their blood may be more likely to stop breastfeeding early, a new study published Thursday by the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found.

Pandemic-related screen time increases tied to rise in kids' near-sightedness

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Pandemic-related screen time increases tied to rise in kids' near-sightedness

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Rates of near-sightedness among young schoolchildren in China rose by more than 50% during the COVID-19 pandemic, a study published Thursday by JAMA Ophthalmology found.

Statins may be an effective treatment for ulcerative colitis, study finds

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Statins may be an effective treatment for ulcerative colitis, study finds

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Statins, the cholesterol-lowering drugs, may also help treat the symptoms of ulcerative colitis, a study published by the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association found.

Study: Cotton towel best option for homemade face masks

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Study: Cotton towel best option for homemade face masks

If you're making your own face mask to protect against COVID-19, three layers of cotton towel fabric are best, researchers from India report.

Study finds vaping common among people diagnosed with eating disorders

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Study finds vaping common among people diagnosed with eating disorders

College students who vape appear to be at higher risk of having an eating disorder, a new study suggests.

Study: Blood cancer patients may benefit from COVID-19 vaccine booster

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Study: Blood cancer patients may benefit from COVID-19 vaccine booster

Patients with B-cell blood cancers who did not make antibodies to COVID-19 after two shots of vaccine may find that a third shot does the trick, new research finds.

Pet store puppies may be passing drug-resistant bacteria to people

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Pet store puppies may be passing drug-resistant bacteria to people

It's hard to resist those big, pleading eyes in the pet store window. But buyer beware. Pet store puppies may infect people with a bacteria for which no common antibiotic treatment exists, a new study warns.

FDA scientists say need for 3rd dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine not yet clear

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FDA scientists say need for 3rd dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine not yet clear

Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Scientists at the FDA said in a document Wednesday that a third dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine increases protection against the disease, but stopped short of recommending that all Americans receive the booster shot.

Study: Couples in supportive marriages have better mental, physical health

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Study: Couples in supportive marriages have better mental, physical health

Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Couples who support one another during stressful times show signs of improved mental and physical health compared to those in less nurturing relationships, a study published Wednesday by PLOS ONE found.

Experts: Vaccinating people for the first time should be priority over booster shots

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Experts: Vaccinating people for the first time should be priority over booster shots

Sept. 15 (UPI) -- President Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates for federal staff and certain private-sector employees should help get people vaccinated in the first place, and this effort is more important than booster shots, experts said.

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