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CDC: Flu continues to have 'low' impact as COVID-19 pandemic rages

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CDC: Flu continues to have 'low' impact as COVID-19 pandemic rages

Jan. 22 (UPI) -- The effects of the seasonal flu in the United States remain "lower than usual for this time of year," with just 0.1% of nose and throat samples tested nationally coming back positive for the virus, according to the CDC.

MRI study reveals slowed brain activity during light sleep

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MRI study reveals slowed brain activity during light sleep

People more likely to social distance if friends, family do it, too

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People more likely to social distance if friends, family do it, too

U.S. adds another 4,000 COVID-19 deaths; 3-day toll over 11,000

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U.S. adds another 4,000 COVID-19 deaths; 3-day toll over 11,000

Experts: Vaccines likely to be effective against new COVID-19 variants

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Experts: Vaccines likely to be effective against new COVID-19 variants

Everyone has heard the scary reports about the new, more infectious coronavirus variants that are circulating in countries around the world, but scientists aren't pushing the panic button at this point.

UPI News Quiz: Inauguration Day, exploring Mars, 'Bridgerton'

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UPI News Quiz: Inauguration Day, exploring Mars, 'Bridgerton'

Inauguration Day in America, Mars exploration and what's next on "Bridgerton" -- how well did you follow the news this week? Take the UPI News Quiz for Jan. 22, 2021.

Money might buy happiness, after all, study suggests

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Money might buy happiness, after all, study suggests

Millionaires, rejoice! It turns out that money can, in fact, buy happiness. And a new study suggests more is better, with well-being rising as earnings grow.

Device may predict inflammatory bowel flares using human sweat

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Device may predict inflammatory bowel flares using human sweat

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- A new wearable device may help people with inflammatory bowel disease, more quickly predict when flare-ups will occur, a study presented Thursday during the Crohn's & Colitis Congress found.

Biden signs executive orders to give states COVID-19 help, widen testing

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Biden signs executive orders to give states COVID-19 help, widen testing

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden signed several executive orders Thursday as he moves quickly to implement his administration's response to the COVID-19 crisis and provide aid to struggling Americans.

Study: Vaccine protects against melanoma recurrence up to 4 years

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Study: Vaccine protects against melanoma recurrence up to 4 years

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- A custom-made vaccine against melanoma still protects against advanced disease four years after cancer patients receive it, according to a study published Thursday by Nature Medicine.

U.S. adds almost 4,400 more COVID-19 deaths, 182,000 new cases

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U.S. adds almost 4,400 more COVID-19 deaths, 182,000 new cases

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Coronavirus deaths in the United States skyrocketed on Wednesday to nearly a new all-time high, with well over 4,000 patients dying of the disease, according to updated data.

Study: Antibody combo offers benefit in mild, moderate COVID-19

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Study: Antibody combo offers benefit in mild, moderate COVID-19

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Two antibody drugs significantly reduce the amount of COVID-19 in people with mild or moderate symptoms, a study published Thursday by JAMA found.

Biden COVID-19 adviser: Previous failings may slow vaccine effort

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Biden COVID-19 adviser: Previous failings may slow vaccine effort

U.S. President Joe Biden has promised to re-energize the nation's response to COVID-19, but one of his top pandemic advisers says the effort may be hamstrung by the virus and the failings of the previous administration.

China reports more COVID-19 cases in Beijing, Shanghai

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China reports more COVID-19 cases in Beijing, Shanghai

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Chinese authorities are reporting new COVID-19 cases in the country's two largest cities after imposing a lockdown of 1.7 million people in Beijing.

Dr. Fauci says U.S. staying with WHO, focused in global COVID-19 fight

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Dr. Fauci says U.S. staying with WHO, focused in global COVID-19 fight

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Dr. Anthony Fauci signaled to the World Health Organization on Thursday that the United States isn't going anywhere, and the Biden administration is committed to helping lead the global fight against the pandemic.

Study: Children much more likely to spread COVID-19 to others

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Study: Children much more likely to spread COVID-19 to others

While children are less susceptible to illness with the new coronavirus, they are nearly 60% more likely than adults over 60 to infect other family members when they are sick, a new study shows.

Alcohol plays a role in U.S. cancer rates, deaths, report says

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Alcohol plays a role in U.S. cancer rates, deaths, report says

There's another reason to keep your tippling to a moderate level: Alcohol plays a significant role in cancer cases and deaths in the United States, researchers say.

Two-drug combo may help fight meth addiction

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Two-drug combo may help fight meth addiction

In what may signal a seismic shift in the treatment of methamphetamine addiction, a pair of prescription drugs appears to help patients significantly reduce their stimulant use, or quit altogether.

Study: Combination antibiotics may fuel inappropriate use globally

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Study: Combination antibiotics may fuel inappropriate use globally

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The use of fixed-dose combination antibiotics needs to reconsidered, given questions about their efficacy and safety, as well as their possible role in increasing antibiotic resistance, according to the authors of a stud

COVID-19 cases, deaths highest in regions with greatest income inequality

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COVID-19 cases, deaths highest in regions with greatest income inequality

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Regions of the United States with greater levels of income inequality have higher rates of COVID-19 infections and deaths, according to an analysis published Wednesday by JAMA Network Open.

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