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Study: Breast-conserving surgery offers better survival than mastectomy for cancer

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Study: Breast-conserving surgery offers better survival than mastectomy for cancer

May 5 (UPI) -- Women who undergo breast-conserving surgery and radiation therapy for breast cancer are more likely to survive the disease than those who receive a full mastectomy, a study published Wednesday by JAMA Surgery found.

CDC predicts spring peak in COVID-19 cases before 'sharp' decline in July

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CDC predicts spring peak in COVID-19 cases before 'sharp' decline in July

May 5 (UPI) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention projected Wednesday that COVID-19 cases and deaths will reach another peak in May and July before declining amid rising vaccination rates.

Study: Female students' graduation rates improve with better birth control access

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Study: Female students' graduation rates improve with better birth control access

May 5 (UPI) -- Colorado has seen an uptick in high school graduation rates in female students since the implementation of a statewide program to expand access to birth control among teens and young adults, a new study shows.

Canada approves Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds

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Canada approves Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds

May 5 (UPI) -- Health Canada on Wednesday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children ages 12 to 15.

CDC: COVID-19 variant strains increasingly circulating in New York, Colorado

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CDC: COVID-19 variant strains increasingly circulating in New York, Colorado

May 5 (UPI) -- A new COVID-19 variant became the predominant one in circulation in New York City by early April and it tends to infect younger adults, according to data released Wednesday by the CDC.

Study: 'Prediabetes' raises risk for heart attack, stroke

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Study: 'Prediabetes' raises risk for heart attack, stroke

Prediabetes -- where blood sugar levels are high, but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes -- significantly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious heart problems, new research shows.

North Korea getting ready for COVID-19 vaccines after reporting 'zero' cases

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North Korea getting ready for COVID-19 vaccines after reporting 'zero' cases

May 5 (UPI) -- North Korea is preparing to receive deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines from the World Health Organization's COVAX facility amid delays, according to the WHO.

U.S. birth rate in 2020 saw largest decline in almost 50 years, CDC says

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U.S. birth rate in 2020 saw largest decline in almost 50 years, CDC says

May 5 (UPI) -- Birth and fertility rates in the United States declined again last year, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed Wednesday -- with births down 4% to the lowest level in more than 40 years.

Eating issues common in people with autism, girls more susceptible

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Eating issues common in people with autism, girls more susceptible

A new study found that autistic traits predict eating problems, but the link was more pronounced particularly among girls or women, and this may increase their risk for social isolation.

Freezing tumors may be new treatment for low-risk breast cancer

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Freezing tumors may be new treatment for low-risk breast cancer

A first-of-its-kind study suggests that slow-growing breast cancers can be treated with a highly targeted tumor-freezing technique, eliminating the need for invasive surgery.

Biden aims to have 70% of Americans receive at least one vaccine dose by July 4

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Biden aims to have 70% of Americans receive at least one vaccine dose by July 4

May 4 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced a new goal to administer at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose to 70% of Americans and 160 million people fully vaccinated by July 4.

Circadian rhythm-controlling 'clock genes' could be tweaked to alter sleep

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Circadian rhythm-controlling 'clock genes' could be tweaked to alter sleep

May 4 (UPI) -- Researchers have identified a complex combination of genes that control the human body's circadian rhythms, the rhythms that help synch a variety of biological processes with both day-night and seasonal patterns.

One-quarter of U.S. adolescents, teens have had a concussion, study finds

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One-quarter of U.S. adolescents, teens have had a concussion, study finds

May 4 (UPI) -- Up to one in four adolescents and teens in the United States has suffered a concussion at some point during their life, an analysis published Tuesday by JAMA found.

1 in 3 neighborhoods in major U.S. cities is a 'pharmacy desert'

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1 in 3 neighborhoods in major U.S. cities is a 'pharmacy desert'

One-third of neighborhoods in the 30 largest U.S. cities are "pharmacy deserts," and this is much more common in Black and Hispanic communities, a new study finds.

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Rising out-of-pocket drug costs linked to increase in brand-name prices

May 4 (UPI) -- When drug manufacturers raise prices for brand-name prescription medications, consumers see a corresponding increase in out-of-pocket costs above and beyond their insurance co-pays, a JAMA analysis found.

Pfizer seeks full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine, awaits OK for adolescents

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Pfizer seeks full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine, awaits OK for adolescents

May 4 (UPI) -- Pfizer said Tuesday that it plans to ask federal regulators for full approval of the shot by the end of this month, while officials said an emergency use authorization for adolescents age 12-15 could come within days.

Study: High-dose fish oil may raise A-fib risk in heart patients

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Study: High-dose fish oil may raise A-fib risk in heart patients

Many people take fish oil to protect their heart, but a new study suggests that prescription versions may raise the risk of a common heart rhythm disorder.

COVID-19 anxieties still high in U.S. one year into pandemic, poll shows

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COVID-19 anxieties still high in U.S. one year into pandemic, poll shows

Americans' anxiety and concerns about COVID-19 remain high a year into the pandemic, and mental health effects of the health crisis are on the rise, a new survey shows.

Study: Nasal spray-like flu vaccine effective against the virus in mice

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Study: Nasal spray-like flu vaccine effective against the virus in mice

May 3 (UPI) -- A new flu vaccine administered through the nose prevents infection and offers broad protection against multiple strains of the virus, a study published Monday by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found.

Finding a doctor in rural America getting tougher, experts say

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Finding a doctor in rural America getting tougher, experts say

Health care in rural America has become ever more scarce during the coronavirus pandemic, with folks finding it increasingly difficult to find a doctor or get to a hospital.

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