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CDC: U.S. coronavirus death toll could reach 143K by June 27

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CDC: U.S. coronavirus death toll could reach 143K by June 27

June 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday forecast the U.S. death toll from the coronavirus could reach as high as 143,000 by the end of the month.

Poor sleep may increase risk for heart disease, atherosclerosis, study finds

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Poor sleep may increase risk for heart disease, atherosclerosis, study finds

WHO resumes hydroxychloroquine tests; study shows drug doesn't prevent COVID-19

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WHO resumes hydroxychloroquine tests; study shows drug doesn't prevent COVID-19

Authors retract journal studies on hydroxychloroquine use for COVID-19

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Authors retract journal studies on hydroxychloroquine use for COVID-19

20% of ER visits are for people older than 60, CDC analysis finds

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20% of ER visits are for people older than 60, CDC analysis finds

June 4 (UPI) -- One in five visits to hospital emergency rooms in the United States involve seniors 60 years and older -- and 7 percent of patients in hospital ERs come from nursing homes -- according to new CDC data.

$Kids break fewer bones during pandemic, but fractures at home rise$

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Kids break fewer bones during pandemic, but fractures at home rise

There's been a nearly 60 percent drop in broken bones among U.S. children during the coronavirus pandemic, but the rate of fractures that occur at home has climbed, a new study finds.

Long-term birth control use nearly 3 times higher in states that expanded Medicaid

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Long-term birth control use nearly 3 times higher in states that expanded Medicaid

June 4 (UPI) -- Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act increased access to more effective birth control methods for women beneficiaries, according to a study published Thursday by JAMA Network Open.

Depression, anxiety up 3-fold since start of COVID-19 pandemic

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Depression, anxiety up 3-fold since start of COVID-19 pandemic

June 4 (UPI) -- The number of Americans suffering from mental health disorders like anxiety and depression have more than tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey.

Summit aims to raise $7 billion for global vaccinations

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Summit aims to raise $7 billion for global vaccinations

June 4 (UPI) -- A global summit to raise more than $7 billion to fund vaccinations in low-income nations began Thursday with a $337 million contribution from the European Union.

Study finds no evidence marijuana use increases stroke risk

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Study finds no evidence marijuana use increases stroke risk

Whether pot use increases the risk of stroke has been hotly debated, and now a new study adds to evidence that it doesn't.

Plasma helps recovery of seriously ill COVID-19 patients, study shows

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Plasma helps recovery of seriously ill COVID-19 patients, study shows

The blood plasma of people who have recovered from the new coronavirus infection may help critically ill COVID-19 patients recover, a new study finds.

Valium, Xanax linked to higher risk for ectopic pregnancy

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Valium, Xanax linked to higher risk for ectopic pregnancy

Taking benzodiazepines -- drugs such as Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, Halcion or Ativan -- to treat anxiety or insomnia before pregnancy boosts the risk of an ectopic pregnancy, new research suggests.

Domestic violence may have risen under stay-at-home rules

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Domestic violence may have risen under stay-at-home rules

Domestic violence cases rose after Los Angeles and Indianapolis introduced stay-at-home rules to help stop the spread of COVID-19, researchers say.

At-home gene test for breast, ovarian cancers looks effective

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At-home gene test for breast, ovarian cancers looks effective

Screening for breast and ovarian cancer genes might be added to the list of medical tests that can be safely and effectively done from home, new research suggests.

COVID-19 pandemic causes 42% drop in ER visits nationwide

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COVID-19 pandemic causes 42% drop in ER visits nationwide

June 3 (UPI) -- Visits to hospital emergency rooms across the country have dropped by more than 40 percent so far in 2020, compared to the same period last year, according to figures released Wednesday by the CDC.

Cancer risk for non-daily smokers 4 times higher than non-smokers

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Cancer risk for non-daily smokers 4 times higher than non-smokers

June 3 (UPI) -- Occasional smokers are nearly four times as likely to die from smoking-related cancers as non-smokers, a study published Wednesday has found. Daily smokers are nearly five times as likely to die, researchers said.

Obese children 3 times more likely to need a ventilator with COVID-19, study finds

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Obese children 3 times more likely to need a ventilator with COVID-19, study finds

June 3 (UPI) -- Children age 2 or older who met the criteria for obesity were three times more likely to require a ventilator to treat their COVID-19 than those who had a healthy weight. Severe illness remains rare in kids.

Living near oil, gas wells during pregnancy tied to low birth weight

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Living near oil, gas wells during pregnancy tied to low birth weight

Pregnant women who live near active oil and gas wells may be at risk for having low birth weight infants, a new study suggests.

South Korea vaunts COVID-19 know-how amid new outbreaks

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South Korea vaunts COVID-19 know-how amid new outbreaks

SEOUL, June 3 (UPI) -- Pride and anxiety are mingling in South Korea, following the country's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

U.N. chief calls for protection of migrants, refugees amid pandemic

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U.N. chief calls for protection of migrants, refugees amid pandemic

June 3 (UPI) -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for increased protections for migrants and refugees amid the coronavirus pandemic, reminding countries of their obligations to people on the move.

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