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Regular coffee consumption is associated with a significantly lower risk for arrhythmias

Daily Coffee May Lower Risk for Developing Arrhythmia

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Each additional cup tied to further decrease in arrhythmia risk
A total of 10

CDC: Deaths From Exposure to Heat-Related Conditions Identified

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Total of 10,526 deaths identified during 2004 to 2018; rates up for men, older adults, AI/ANs
There are sociodemographic gaps in the reported incidence of COVID-19 and knowledge regarding its spread and symptoms

Sociodemographic Gaps Found in COVID-19 Incidence, Knowledge

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Knowledge of fomite spread lower among African-Americans, Hispanics, those younger than 30
Cardioprotective therapies

Cardioprotective Therapy Use Lower With Cancer History

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Utilization rate of antiplatelet therapies and statins significantly lower for patients with cancer history
Mayors in Houston

Nine Texas Mayors Ask Governor for Power to Mandate Face Masks

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Growing number of studies show face masks reduce the spread of the new coronavirus
The U.S. government does not have the legal authority to force drug companies to disclose prices in their TV ads

Court Rules Against Drug Price Disclosures in TV Ads

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Judges said HHS exceeded its legal authority by requiring drug price disclosure as part of its stewardship of Medicare, Medicaid
Artificial stone silicosis progresses rapidly

Rapid Progression Noted in Artificial Stone Silicosis

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Progressive massive fibrosis increased from 6.6 to 37.7 percent after mean follow-up of 4.1 years
A healthy lifestyle is associated with a reduced risk for Alzheimer dementia

Healthy Lifestyle May Lower Risk for Alzheimer Dementia

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Risk down by 37, 60 percent for two to three, four to five versus zero to one healthy lifestyle factors
Higher medical and nonmedical financial hardships are associated with a greater number of emergency department visits and lower receipt of some preventive services among cancer survivors

Financial Hardship Linked to More ED Visits in Cancer Survivors

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Medical financial hardship linked to lower uptake of influenza vaccine, lower breast cancer screening
Requiring face-mask use in public may help to mitigate the spread of COVID-19

Face-Mask Use May Mitigate Spread of COVID-19

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Daily COVID-19 growth rate significantly decreased after face-mask use mandated in public