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OB/GYNs remain in states with abortion bans as legal concerns persist

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OB/GYNs remain in states with abortion bans as legal concerns persist

A new study published in JAMA Network Open shows that most OB/GYNS didn't immediately leave states where abortion was banned after the 2022 Dobbs ruling.

Study finds rise in teen cannabis use following edibles rollout in Canada

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Study finds rise in teen cannabis use following edibles rollout in Canada

Study links early menopause to faster brain aging

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Study links early menopause to faster brain aging

Microscopic plastic levels far higher in those who suffer strokes, study finds

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Microscopic plastic levels far higher in those who suffer strokes, study finds

U.S. measles cases spike past 800 in 25 states, with more than 600 in Texas

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U.S. measles cases spike past 800 in 25 states, with more than 600 in Texas

April 22 (UPI) -- Texas health officials said Tuesday reported measles cases have now surpassed 600 with most of it affecting children and teenagers in a historic outbreak.

Loneliness more common among middle-aged than seniors In United States

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Loneliness more common among middle-aged than seniors In United States

Middle-aged people in the United States experience more loneliness than seniors, researchers reported Tuesday in the journal Aging and Mental Health.

RFK Jr.'s autism study to utilize private health records

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RFK Jr.'s autism study to utilize private health records

The National Institutes of Health will provide private health data to researchers for U.S. health chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new autism study.

Study: Immune therapy works as well in senior cancer patients as in younger adults

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Study: Immune therapy works as well in senior cancer patients as in younger adults

Seniors with cancer respond just as well as younger patients to immune checkpoint inhibitors -- drugs that take the brakes off the immune system so it can target and kill cancer cells more effectively, a study says.

Appealing flavors may help make e-cigarettes more addictive, research suggests

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Appealing flavors may help make e-cigarettes more addictive, research suggests

NEW YORK, April 22 (UPI) -- Vaping devices flavored with menthol, coffee and watermelon, among others, potentially drive addiction by making the products more appealing and increasing their use. Like cigarettes, nicotine is the addictive substance.

Three more states confirm measles cases

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Three more states confirm measles cases

April 20 (UPI) -- Three more states confirmed their first measles cases of the year over the weekend, as the United States battles a growing outbreak of the highly contagious disease that has now touched more than half of all U.S. states.

New White House website pushes COVID-19 lab leak theory

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New White House website pushes COVID-19 lab leak theory

April 19 (UPI) -- The federal government's covid.gov website has been replaced with a new page promoting the narrative the virus was manufactured in and was released from a Chinese lab.

Michigan confirms first measles outbreak since 2019

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Michigan confirms first measles outbreak since 2019

April 18 (UPI) -- Michigan health officials have confirmed the state's first measles outbreak of the year and its first outbreak of the highly contagious disease since 2019.

Experimental Eli Lilly weight loss drug proves promising for type 2 diabetics

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Experimental Eli Lilly weight loss drug proves promising for type 2 diabetics

April 17 (UPI) -- People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes might benefit soon from Eli Lilly's new orforglipron weight loss drug following its latest clinical testing, the Indianapolis-based drugmaker announced Thursday.

Hyaluronic acid eyedrops may help dogs fight infections more effectively

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Hyaluronic acid eyedrops may help dogs fight infections more effectively

Newfangled eyedrops for dogs might be better at helping them fight off infections, a new study says.

New study reaffirms strong link between hearing loss, dementia in seniors

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New study reaffirms strong link between hearing loss, dementia in seniors

ST. PAUL, Minn., April 17 (UPI) -- The authors of an analysis of thousands of medical records across four U.S. communities said Thursday they've found further evidence of a strong link between hearing loss and the onset of dementia in older adults.

Trump's executive order seeks to lower prescription drugs prices, including Medicare patients

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Trump's executive order seeks to lower prescription drugs prices, including Medicare patients

April 17 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Health and Human Services to standardize Medicare payments in an effort to curb prescription drug prices, including with private insurers.

WHO member states reach pandemic preparedness agreement

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WHO member states reach pandemic preparedness agreement

April 17 (UPI) -- World Health Organization member states have reached consensus on a draft agreement that aims to strengthen global preparedness for future pandemics.

NIH senior investigator resigns over 'censorship' of research findings

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NIH senior investigator resigns over 'censorship' of research findings

April 16 (UPI) -- A National Institutes of Health senior investigator said he was optimistic about recent leadership changes but now has resigned due to alleged censorship.

Target recalls 26,000 tubs of Good & Gather baby food because of lead

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Target recalls 26,000 tubs of Good & Gather baby food because of lead

April 16 (UPI) -- Target has recalled 25,600 tubs of Good & Gather baby food because of elevated lead levels.

CDC continuing cruise ship inspections despite staffing cuts

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CDC continuing cruise ship inspections despite staffing cuts

April 16 (UPI) -- The federal government's Vessel Sanitation Program continues its health inspections of cruise ships despite recent staff reductions at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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