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Study: Mediterranean diet cuts odds for diabetes in women

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Study: Mediterranean diet cuts odds for diabetes in women

Overweight women who eat a Mediterranean-like diet may reduce their odds of developing type 2 diabetes by 30%, compared with women who don't, a new study suggests.

Viruses related to coronavirus found in Japan, Cambodia bat samples

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Viruses related to coronavirus found in Japan, Cambodia bat samples

Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Scientists in Cambodia and Japan have found coronaviruses in bats related to SARS-CoV-2, as countries around the world experience a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.

Anxiety may speed Alzheimer's disease progression, study says

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Anxiety may speed Alzheimer's disease progression, study says

Older adults with memory problems may progress to Alzheimer's more quickly if they are also suffering from anxiety symptoms, a preliminary study suggests.

Russia says COVID-19 vaccine showing to be 91% to 95% effective

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Russia says COVID-19 vaccine showing to be 91% to 95% effective

Nov. 24 (UPI) -- A week after extremely promising news about two U.S. vaccines, developers of Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine said Tuesday it has shown an efficacy rate better than 91%.

U.S. adds 170,000 COVID-19 cases; California faces new stay-home order

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U.S. adds 170,000 COVID-19 cases; California faces new stay-home order

Nov. 24 (UPI) -- The United States has added almost 170,000 COVID-19 cases but the most recent one-day death toll saw a rare decline, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

COVID-19 mild in most children, study finds

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COVID-19 mild in most children, study finds

COVID-19 is mild is most children, a new study says, but certain children have a higher risk of severe illness.

Study: Age of parents key to whether kids get vaccinated against COVID-19

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Study: Age of parents key to whether kids get vaccinated against COVID-19

Younger parents are much less likely than older ones to plan to vaccinate their children and themselves against COVID-19.

Popular movies reflect unhealthy U.S. diet, Stanford study finds

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Popular movies reflect unhealthy U.S. diet, Stanford study finds

Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Foods displayed on screen in popular movies in recent decades have reflected a mostly unhealthy U.S. diet, Stanford researchers said in study published Monday.

$Vegan, other meatless diets linked to higher bone fracture risk$

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Vegan, other meatless diets linked to higher bone fracture risk

Chew on this: Vegans face a 43% higher risk for bone fractures than meat eaters, a large British study warns.

Medicaid expansion likely improved colon cancer care, study finds

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Medicaid expansion likely improved colon cancer care, study finds

Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Researchers said Monday that Medicaid expansion is likely to improve care of colon cancer.

Law change allowed greater access to opioid addiction treatment, study finds

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Law change allowed greater access to opioid addiction treatment, study finds

Nov. 23 (UPI) -- A 2017 law change allowing nurse practitioners to prescribe drugs for opioid overdose and addiction treatment improved access for people in rural areas, a new study found.

Model: U.S. COVID-19 cases could reach 20M before Biden takes office

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Model: U.S. COVID-19 cases could reach 20M before Biden takes office

Nov. 23 (UPI) -- COVID-19 cases in the United States could reach 20 million before President-Elect Joe Biden is inaugurated, a new model forecasts.

Study: 'Hidden' cancer on prostate biopsy usually means better outcome

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Study: 'Hidden' cancer on prostate biopsy usually means better outcome

Negative biopsies among early-stage prostate cancer patients who've chosen active surveillance are associated with a low risk of disease progression, but they aren't a sign that their cancer has completely vanished.

U.S. adds 143,000 COVID-19 cases; over 2 million in last two weeks

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U.S. adds 143,000 COVID-19 cases; over 2 million in last two weeks

Nov. 23 (UPI) -- The United States has added almost 143,000 new COVID-19 cases and close to 1,000 more deaths, according to updated data Monday from Johns Hopkins University.

Parental concern about teen screen time overblown, study says

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Parental concern about teen screen time overblown, study says

Parents' constant refrain, telling their teens to turn off the TV, stop playing video games or put down the cellphone, may not be necessary.

Merck to acquire U.S. biotech with experimental COVID-19 drug

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Merck to acquire U.S. biotech with experimental COVID-19 drug

Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Pharmaceutical company Merck said Monday it will acquire a small, privately-held biotech firm that has developed a promising drug candidate for treating severe cases of COVID-19.

AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine has average efficacy of 70%

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AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine has average efficacy of 70%

Nov. 23 (UPI) -- AstraZeneca announced Monday that a vaccine it's been developing with Oxford University has shown to be "highly effective" at preventing COVID-19, with an average efficacy of 70%.

Toolkit may help hospitals reduce falls, fall-related injuries, study says

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Toolkit may help hospitals reduce falls, fall-related injuries, study says

A new toolkit to help reduce falls and fall-related injuries among hospital patients is highly effective, a new study shows.

Study: More childbearing women having suicidal thoughts

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Study: More childbearing women having suicidal thoughts

The number of women who contemplate suicide or self-harm during or after pregnancy may be on the rise, a large, new study suggests.

MMR vaccine may protect against severe illness from COVID-19, study finds

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MMR vaccine may protect against severe illness from COVID-19, study finds

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine appears to offer at least some protection against COVID-19, possibly preventing severe illness from the disease, a study published Friday by the online journal mBio found.

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