All posts by LadyLively

  • As One Spouse’s Blood Pressure Rises, So Does the Other’s: Study

    In sickness and in health — and in blood pressure, too? A new international study finds that if your blood pressure rises with time, your spouse’s might, also. “Many people know that high blood pressure is common...

    • Posted December 6, 2023
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  • Folks at High Risk of Heart Disease May Gain From Eating Mackerel, Tuna

    Folks with a family history of heart disease might benefit from eating more oily fish like salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines, a new study finds. Oily fish contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which cannot be...

    • Posted December 6, 2023
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  • Minorities Expect and Prepare for Unfair Health Care, Survey Shows

    Few people look forward to doctor visits, but a new survey shows that many minorities feel a deep sense of dread. Some even try to dress especially well for their visit, to try and ward off the...

    • Posted December 6, 2023
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  • Women Need Better Guidance on Exercise & the Menstrual Cycle, Study Shows

    “Cycle syncing” – the notion that women should adapt their diet and exercise patterns to their menstrual cycle – has become a trendy topic online. Some experts argue that it can reduce a woman’s symptoms prior to...

    • Posted December 6, 2023
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  • State Abortion Bans Have New Doctors Staying Away

    States that ban abortion could be headed to a brain drain when it comes to up-and-coming medical professionals. Three out of four future U.S. doctors say state access to abortion is a key factor in choosing where...

    • Posted December 6, 2023
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  • Mind, Body Symptoms Can Precede MS Diagnosis for Years

    Patients in the earliest stages of multiple sclerosis might develop certain symptoms that offer an early clue to the degenerative nerve disease, researchers report. Depression, constipation, urinary tract infections and sexual problems are all more likely in...

    • Posted December 6, 2023
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  • Starting Periods Early Linked to Higher Odds for Diabetes, Stroke

    Girls whose periods begin before the age of 13 are at higher risk of becoming adult women with diabetes, compared to girls who start menstruation later, new research shows. An earlier onset of periods also appears to...

    • Posted December 6, 2023
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  • Spotting Epilepsy in Kids Isn’t Always Easy: Know the Signs

    Neurologist Dr. Deborah Holder says she often has parents come to her with kids who’ve experienced what they call “funny spells.”  “Sometimes I start talking to a parent and find out the parent has had ‘funny...

    • Posted December 6, 2023
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  • New Syndrome May Be Affecting Babies Exposed to Fentanyl

    Doctors report they are seeing what they think is a new syndrome in babies who are exposed to fentanyl while in the womb. All of the infants have cleft palates and unusually small heads, and all were...

    • Posted December 5, 2023
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  • Wasabi Shows Memory-Boosting Powers in Study

    Wasabi, that green condiment that spices up your sushi, may possess memory-boosting powers, a new Japanese study suggests. Lead researcher Rui Nouchi, an associate professor at Tohoku University’s Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, said the strength...

    • Posted December 5, 2023
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