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Opioid treatment for cancer patients can lead to addiction

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Opioid treatment for cancer patients can lead to addiction

An analysis of medical records for more than 100,000 adult cancer patients reveals that 3 percent were diagnosed with abuse or dependence after treatment -- suggesting more attention be paid to the risks opioids carry.

WHO calls for 'urgent' change after study finds high child inactivity

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WHO calls for 'urgent' change after study finds high child inactivity

Seven states, Puerto Rico experiencing high flu activity, CDC says

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Seven states, Puerto Rico experiencing high flu activity, CDC says

Obesity rates fall for children in WIC federal nutrition program

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Obesity rates fall for children in WIC federal nutrition program

Study links parental use of marijuana to abuse of drugs by children

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Study links parental use of marijuana to abuse of drugs by children

Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Roughly one in 10 parents in the U.S. uses marijuana. A new study suggests partaking in the drug increases the risk that their kids may later abuse substances, including a 50 percent increase that they'll use pot.

More than 75,000 pounds of salad recalled amid E. coli outbreak

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More than 75,000 pounds of salad recalled amid E. coli outbreak

Nov. 22 (UPI) -- A New Jersey-based food producer has recalled more than 75,000 pounds of salad products after at least 17 people have been infected with E. coli in eight states, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.

Yoga brings relief to people with depression

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Yoga brings relief to people with depression

New evidence bolsters the belief that yoga can offer real and lasting relief to people with depression.

Mothers' antibodies don't reliably protect infants against measles

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Mothers' antibodies don't reliably protect infants against measles

A surprising new study upends the notion that antibodies passed from mother to fetus protect infants from measles for as much as a year.

Inducing labor may reduce risk in late-term pregnancies

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Inducing labor may reduce risk in late-term pregnancies

The risk of newborn death in late-term pregnancies may be lower if labor is induced rather than taking a wait-and-see approach, a new study suggests.

U.S. health officials warn of eastern equine encephalitis outbreak

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U.S. health officials warn of eastern equine encephalitis outbreak

Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Officials from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases note that, as of Nov. 12, there have been 36 confirmed cases of eastern equine encephalitis this year, 14 of which were fatal.

Miami-area health officials issue alert for dengue

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Miami-area health officials issue alert for dengue

Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Health officials in Miami-Dade County, Fla., issued a mosquito-borne illness alert after doctors diagnosed another resident with dengue, a virus that has been seen in record numbers in the Americas this year.

Reported U.S. vaping deaths taper off; popcorn lung diagnosed in Canada

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Reported U.S. vaping deaths taper off; popcorn lung diagnosed in Canada

Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Reported vaping-related deaths and injuries appear to be tapering off in the United States, but a case with a new type of lung symptom was reported this week in a Canadian teenager.

Psychedelic brew ayahuasca may cause hallucinations

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Psychedelic brew ayahuasca may cause hallucinations

An ingredient in the psychedelic brew ayahuasca causes "waking dreams" by significantly changing brain activity, a new study says.

Rising rates of anal cancer linked to HPV

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Rising rates of anal cancer linked to HPV

Anal cancer rates have surged in the past 15 years, and the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) may be to blame, a new study suggests.

Omega-3 fish oil doesn't reduce risk for early signs of colon cancer, study finds

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Omega-3 fish oil doesn't reduce risk for early signs of colon cancer, study finds

Nov. 21 (UPI) -- In a trial results published in JAMA Oncology, researchers at the T.H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard found that adding 1 gram per day of omega-3s fish oils failed to reduce development of colon polyps.

Great American Smokeout sees record lows in cigarette use, high levels of vaping

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Great American Smokeout sees record lows in cigarette use, high levels of vaping

Nov. 21 (UPI) -- The annual "Great American Smokeout," which will be observed across the U.S. on Thursday. According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's, cigarette smokin

Ultrasound wave to brain may ease common hand tremor

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Ultrasound wave to brain may ease common hand tremor

Nov. 21 -- A treatment that delivers ultrasound waves to the brain may bring lasting relief to some people with debilitating hand tremors, a new study finds.

FDA: Multi-state hepatitis A outbreak linked to blackberries

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FDA: Multi-state hepatitis A outbreak linked to blackberries

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it is investigating a multi-state outbreak of hepatitis A connected to non-organic blackberries purchased at Fresh Thyme Farmers Market stores.

Study finds college students may benefit from more sleep

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Study finds college students may benefit from more sleep

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Even with late-night study sessions, late night parties and early-morning classes, a study published this week in the journal Sleep Health suggests they may benefit from even an hour of extra shut-eye per night.

Affordable Care Act insurance enrollment down 200K from last year

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Affordable Care Act insurance enrollment down 200K from last year

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services "week 3" enrollment snapshot shows more than 737,000 consumers selected a plan between Nov. 10 and 16 in the 38 states that use the federal health exchange.

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