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U.S. sees 5-fold increase in methamphetamine overdose deaths

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U.S. sees 5-fold increase in methamphetamine overdose deaths

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Rates of methamphetamine overdose deaths in the United States increased five-fold from 2011 to 2018, according to an analysis published Wednesday by JAMA Psychiatry.

Study: Expensive air ambulance rides may not be worth the cost

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Study: Expensive air ambulance rides may not be worth the cost

China confirms two COVID-19 variant cases in Beijing

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China confirms two COVID-19 variant cases in Beijing

Pfizer-BioNTech say vaccine effective against British COVID-19 variant

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Pfizer-BioNTech say vaccine effective against British COVID-19 variant

Study suggests electrical stimulation may ease OCD

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Study suggests electrical stimulation may ease OCD

Noninvasive electrical stimulation of the brain, fine-tuned to specific "circuitry" gone awry, might help ease obsessive-compulsive behaviors, an early study hints.

Fried food a big factor in heart disease, stroke

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Fried food a big factor in heart disease, stroke

Delicious but deadly: Eating fried food is tied to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study suggests.

Education program reduces pregnancy complications in at-risk mothers

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Education program reduces pregnancy complications in at-risk mothers

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- A program designed to bring education and care services to communities most at-risk for preterm birth and infant death reduces these complications by nearly 50%, a study in the Journal of Maternal and Child Health found.

U.S. surpasses 400,000 total COVID-19 deaths; adds 142,000 cases

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U.S. surpasses 400,000 total COVID-19 deaths; adds 142,000 cases

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- The United States surpassed another somber milestone on Tuesday -- a total of more than 400,000 COVID-19 deaths over the past year since the start of the pandemic.

COVID-19 patients treated in busy ICUs at higher risk for death, study finds

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COVID-19 patients treated in busy ICUs at higher risk for death, study finds

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- COVID-19 patients treated in hospital ICUs during periods of increased demand are nearly twice as likely to die from the disease compared to those who receive care during low-demand periods, a study published by JAMA.

Study: As more legal pot stores open, more young adults start using

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Study: As more legal pot stores open, more young adults start using

As more states legalize marijuana and more shops begin to sell it, more young adults are using pot and developing drug-use disorders, a new study finds.

Biden will not ease U.S. travel ban for Europe, Brazil travelers, official says

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Biden will not ease U.S. travel ban for Europe, Brazil travelers, official says

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- President-elect Joe Biden's administration has signaled it will cancel a move by the Trump administration to lift COVID-19 travel bans to the United States from most of Europe and Brazil.

Cancer-related suicides in U.S. dropped during last two decades, study finds

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Cancer-related suicides in U.S. dropped during last two decades, study finds

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Suicide rates among people with cancer declined by nearly 3% annually over the past 20 years, a study published Tuesday by JNCI: The Journal of the National Cancer Institute found.

Separation, divorce may fuel fear of abandonment in kids, study says

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Separation, divorce may fuel fear of abandonment in kids, study says

Kids who see their parents bicker during a separation or divorce are more likely to develop a fear of abandonment, new research warns.

Panel finds world not prepared for COVID-19; China, WHO acted too slowly

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Panel finds world not prepared for COVID-19; China, WHO acted too slowly

Jan. 18 (UPI) -- The world was not prepared to battle the coronavirus, an independent World Health Organization panel said in an interim report that details failures made by the international community in its fight against the disease.

During lockdowns, women took on most of burden of childcare

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During lockdowns, women took on most of burden of childcare

Despite being locked down during the pandemic, childcare responsibilities often fell on women's shoulders, a new study shows.

COVID-19 protection measures likely limiting flu spread

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COVID-19 protection measures likely limiting flu spread

The United States has far fewer flu cases than normal, and experts say it's probably due to measures people are taking to protect themselves from COVID-19.

Drug offers hope against disease with progressive lung scarring

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Drug offers hope against disease with progressive lung scarring

An inhaled medication might make every day physical activity a bit easier for patients with serious scarring of the lungs, a new clinical trial finds.

Biden outlines U.S. COVID-19 vaccine plan

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Biden outlines U.S. COVID-19 vaccine plan

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- President-elect Joe Biden on Friday detailed his plan to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines.

Regular aspirin use can lower risk for death in bladder, breast cancers

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Regular aspirin use can lower risk for death in bladder, breast cancers

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- People who take aspirin at least three times per week are more likely to survive bladder cancer, according to an analysis published Friday by JAMA Network Open.

Program helps low-income women get mammograms, study shows

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Program helps low-income women get mammograms, study shows

Giving low-income women mammograms when they're hospitalized can boost their breast cancer screening rates, according to a new study.

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