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Quarantining homeless COVID-19 patients in hotels eased hospital strain

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Quarantining homeless COVID-19 patients in hotels eased hospital strain

March 2 (UPI) -- Isolating and quarantining homeless people in hotels during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in San Francisco reduced hospitalizations, a study published Tuesday by JAMA found.

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Choosing brand-name drugs over generics costs Medicare $1B a year

March 2 (UPI) -- Substituting generic medications for brand-name drugs requested by prescribing physicians would save the Medicare Part D program nearly $1 billion annually, an analysis published Tuesday by JAMA Network Open.

Masks won't impede your breathing, another study confirms

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Masks won't impede your breathing, another study confirms

Breathe easy, folks. A new study affirms that wearing a cloth or surgical face mask won't hamper your breathing, including for people with chronic health conditions such as asthma.

Study: More than 87,000 scientific papers already published on COVID-19

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Study: More than 87,000 scientific papers already published on COVID-19

The world's researchers have worked at a breakneck pace during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Statin meds not at fault for triggering muscle aches, study says

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Statin meds not at fault for triggering muscle aches, study says

People taking statin drugs often complain of muscle aches, but a new study finds the medications are unlikely to be the culprit.

Many women getting wrong antibiotic for UTI, study says

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Many women getting wrong antibiotic for UTI, study says

If you've gone to the doctor for a urinary tract infection, chances are that you've been given the wrong antibiotic or a longer-than-necessary treatment plan.

Study: Using cannabis for migraines increases risk for 'rebound' headaches

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Study: Using cannabis for migraines increases risk for 'rebound' headaches

March 1 (UPI) -- Cannabis may provide some relief for the symptoms of migraine, but it may be fleeting because of the potential onset of a "rebound" headache, according to an analysis released Monday by the American Academy of Neurology.

U.S. COVID-19 cases decline; Johnson & Johnson vaccine on the way

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U.S. COVID-19 cases decline; Johnson & Johnson vaccine on the way

March 1 (UPI) -- There were 51,200 new coronavirus cases in the United States on Sunday -- the fewest since the middle of October, according to updated data from Johns Hopkins University.

Under 50% of pregnant women in U.S. willing to get COVID-19 vaccine

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Under 50% of pregnant women in U.S. willing to get COVID-19 vaccine

March 1 (UPI) -- Under half of pregnant women in the United States are willing to get vaccinated against COVID-19, an analysis published Monday by the European Journal of Epidemiology found.

Black, Hispanic, Asian children less likely to be diagnosed, treated for ADHD

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Black, Hispanic, Asian children less likely to be diagnosed, treated for ADHD

March 1 (UPI) -- Black, Hispanic and Asian children in the U.S. with ADHD are significantly less likely to be diagnosed and treated the disorder compared to their White peers, according to a study published Monday by JAMA Network Open.

Study: 30,000 deaths in U.S. during pandemic linked to unemployment

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Study: 30,000 deaths in U.S. during pandemic linked to unemployment

With U.S. deaths from COVID-19 passing the grim milestone of a half-million, a new study suggests that another 30,000-plus Americans have died due to pandemic-related unemployment.

Mental health 'epidemic' threatens communities of color amid COVID-19

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Mental health 'epidemic' threatens communities of color amid COVID-19

Communities of color face a burgeoning wave of mental health problems as a result of how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people interact and grieve, experts warn.

Poll: Education level a prime driver of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

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Poll: Education level a prime driver of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

In the early weeks of the U.S. vaccine rollout, race looked like it would determine who was willing to get a shot in the arm, but education level now plays the most powerful role in that decision, new research shows.

Maternal diabetes increases obesity risk in children by age 10, study finds

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Maternal diabetes increases obesity risk in children by age 10, study finds

Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Children born to mothers with type 1 or type 2 diabetes have up to 10% higher body weight by age 10 years than those whose mothers did not have the disease, a study published by the journal Pediatric Obesity found.

Common antidepressants won't raise risk for bleeding stroke, study says

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Common antidepressants won't raise risk for bleeding stroke, study says

The most widely prescribed antidepressants in the United States don't appear to increase the risk of the deadliest type of stroke, according to a new preliminary study.

Study: One in 10 people exposed to COVID-19 at home tests positive

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Study: One in 10 people exposed to COVID-19 at home tests positive

Feb. 26 (UPI) -- One in 10 people exposed to COVID-19 in their home tested positive for the virus, according to a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open.

CDC: Israel's COVID-19 vaccine program lowers severe cases in older adults

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CDC: Israel's COVID-19 vaccine program lowers severe cases in older adults

Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Widespread acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine among older adults in Israel has led to a decline in mechanical ventilation during treatment for the disease, according to data released Friday by the U.S. CDC.

History of depression, anxiety linked to earlier Alzheimer's onset

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History of depression, anxiety linked to earlier Alzheimer's onset

People with Alzheimer's disease often have a history of depression or anxiety, which might mean an earlier emergence of memory and thinking problems, a preliminary study suggests.

Study: Mental illness not a factor in most mass shootings

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Study: Mental illness not a factor in most mass shootings

Contrary to what many believe, a new study finds that mental illness isn't a factor in most mass shootings or other types of mass murder.

Dogs, children are 'in sync,' study shows

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Dogs, children are 'in sync,' study shows

It is an image as heartwarming as any: Young children giggling as the family dog climbs all over them and licks their faces. But new research suggests the bond may be more than playful.

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