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Healthy lifestyle could counteract effects of life-shortening genes

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Healthy lifestyle could counteract effects of life-shortening genes

NEW YORK, April 29 (UPI) -- A healthy lifestyle could counteract the effects of life-shortening genes by more than 60%, a new analysis of several large long-term studies suggests.

Plant-based diet may reduce risk of emphysema among smokers

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Plant-based diet may reduce risk of emphysema among smokers

Researchers identify genetic cause of rare movement disorder

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Researchers identify genetic cause of rare movement disorder

Blood test finds knee osteoarthritis up to 8 years before it appears on X-rays

Health News // 3 days ago

Blood test finds knee osteoarthritis up to 8 years before it appears on X-rays

Emotional toll of a stolen dog similar to losing a child, study shows

Health News // 3 days ago

Emotional toll of a stolen dog similar to losing a child, study shows

The emotional turmoil caused by a stolen dog is akin to that of a parent losing a child, a new study finds.

Cluster of HIV cases linked to microneedling treatments at New Mexico spa

Health News // 3 days ago

Cluster of HIV cases linked to microneedling treatments at New Mexico spa

A cluster of clients who had gotten "vampire facial" microneedling skin treatments at a New Mexico spa were diagnosed with HIV, probably via poorly cleaned instruments, a new report finds.

King Charles III to return to public duties as he continues cancer treatment

World News // 3 days ago

King Charles III to return to public duties as he continues cancer treatment

April 26 (UPI) -- King Charles III is returning to his public royal duties as the British monarch continues his recovery from cancer treatment.

Taking the stairs may up the odds for a longer life

Health News // 3 days ago

Taking the stairs may up the odds for a longer life

Folks who regularly climb stairs have a 24% reduced risk of dying from any cause, and a 39% reduced risk of dying from heart disease, compared to those who always take the elevator, researchers found.

Putting off surgery may be more risky for some seniors

Health News // 3 days ago

Putting off surgery may be more risky for some seniors

A new study seeks to sort out who might be at highest risk for a complication from emergency surgeries -- and which surgeries are more prone to trouble.

Vancomycin may be losing effectiveness against C. diff

Health News // 3 days ago

Vancomycin may be losing effectiveness against C. diff

A new study suggests that the leading antibiotic used to fight Clostridioides difficile, vancomycin, may be losing potency against this killer.

Use of antipsychotic meds for older adults drops after warning letter from Medicare

Health News // 3 days ago

Use of antipsychotic meds for older adults drops after warning letter from Medicare

Warning letters sent by Medicare officials can prompt a decline in antipsychotic prescriptions for seniors with dementia, a new study finds.

USDA finalizes new policy on salmonella in raw breaded chicken

U.S. News // 3 days ago

USDA finalizes new policy on salmonella in raw breaded chicken

April 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Friday finalized a rule regulating salmonella for the first time in raw breaded stuffed chicken products.

Bird flu virus in milk poses challenges for dairy industry

Science News // 3 days ago

Bird flu virus in milk poses challenges for dairy industry

April 26 (UPI) -- The discovery of fragments of avian flu virus in milk sold in U.S. stores, including in about 20% of samples in initial testing, suggests that the H5N1 virus may be more widespread in dairy cattle than previously known.

Democrats urge DEA to end delay, 'swiftly' reclassify status of marijuana

U.S. News // 4 days ago

Democrats urge DEA to end delay, 'swiftly' reclassify status of marijuana

April 25 (UPI) -- Twenty-one Congressional Democrats sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday, urging officials to "swiftly" reschedule marijuana's drug status.

U.S. births fall in 2023 to lowest number since 1979

Health News // 4 days ago

U.S. births fall in 2023 to lowest number since 1979

The short post-pandemic uptick in U.S. births may be over, with 2023 numbers showing a decline in births.

Emulsifiers in processed foods may increase risk of diabetes

Health News // 4 days ago

Emulsifiers in processed foods may increase risk of diabetes

Emulsifiers -- substances that are essential ingredients in processed foods -- appear to increase people's risk of Type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.

Gene variants linked to pesticide exposure may increase risk of Parkinson's

Health News // 4 days ago

Gene variants linked to pesticide exposure may increase risk of Parkinson's

It's long been known that exposure to agricultural pesticides can greatly raise a person's odds for Parkinson's disease. New genetics research now reveals those who might be most vulnerable.

U.S. food recalls rise to highest level since 2020

Health News // 4 days ago

U.S. food recalls rise to highest level since 2020

U.S. recalls of foods for salmonella, foreign objects or undeclared allergens are rampant nowadays and the highest they've been since 2020, a watchdog group warns.

Breast cancer survivors have higher risk for other cancers

Health News // 4 days ago

Breast cancer survivors have higher risk for other cancers

People lucky enough to survive a breast cancer may still face heightened risks for other cancers later, a new study shows.

Study: Women with heart disease prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs less often than men

Health News // 4 days ago

Study: Women with heart disease prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs less often than men

April 25 (UPI) -- Women with heart disease may be prescribed cholesterol-reducing statins less frequently than men, contravening recommended treatment guidelines, according to new research released Thursday.

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