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COVID-19 Can Cause New Health Problems Three Years After Infection

New findings reveal that COVID-19 patients who were hospitalized within the first 30 days after infection face a 29% higher risk of death in the third year post-infection compared with people who have not had the virus.
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Study Identifies Individuals Susceptible to Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections and Sepsis

A major challenge for the healthcare industry is predicting who may develop catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and new research may have identified a risk factor.
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Genetic Links Between Type 2 Diabetes and Gut Disorders Uncovered

Researchers at Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) Centre for Precision Health have uncovered a significant genetic connection between Type 2 Diabetes and certain gut disorders, which could pave the way for more effective therapies.
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Older Fathers Have Worse Cardiovascular Health Than Non-Fathers of Similar Age

Among fathers, heart health was worse for men who became fathers under the age 25. First U.S. multiethnic longitudinal study to analyze cardiovascular health outcomes of fathers.
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How Repeat COVID-19 Vaccinations and Infections Boost the Immune System

New research from scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) suggests people who received COVID-19 vaccines and then experienced “breakthrough” infections are especially well armed against future SARS-CoV-2 infections.
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Genetic Risk Factors for Autism Linked to Distinct Cellular Changes

A new single-cell study from the PsychENCODE initiative links genetic risk factors to cellular changes in ASD brains. The research, published in Science, provides insight on the potential causal mechanisms behind ASD.
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Previously Unknown Changes in the Right Atrium Linked to Heart Disease Progression Uncovered

The study reveals how various forms of heart disease drive changes in the right atrial tissue and pericardial fluid, potentially contributing to the disease progression.
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Epidural Associated With a Reduction in Serious Post-Birth Complications

In a new study, researchers have found that receiving an epidural during childbirth may reduce the risk of serious complications in the first few weeks after giving birth.
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Sex-Specific Changes Identified in the Cortex of Autistic Children

A new study finds widespread differences in brain development between autistic boys and girls ages 2-13.
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The COVID-19 Pandemic Caused a Surge in a Rare Health Condition

A rare condition surged among previously unaffected groups of people during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers report.
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