All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Highlights: April 25, 2022

    Could climate change be worsening ‘sneezin’ season’? In a new Harris/HealthDay poll, 74% of respondents said their symptoms negatively impact their overall quality of life. Read more Acute hepatitis outbreak now totals 169 children across 11 countries....

    • Posted April 25, 2022
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  • Among Minority Women, Low Vitamin D May Raise Breast Cancer Risk

    Insufficient vitamin D may play a role in breast cancer, especially among minority women, new research indicates. Black and Hispanic American women with low vitamin D levels have a higher risk of breast cancer than those with...

    • Posted April 25, 2022
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  • Heart Risk Factors Can Be Recipe for Dementia

    The faster you pile up heart disease risk factors, the greater your odds of developing dementia, a new study suggests. Previous research has linked heart health threats such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity with mental...

    • Posted April 25, 2022
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  • Fewer Adults With ADHD Have ‘Excellent’ Mental Health

    Two in five adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder say their mental health is excellent, which is significantly lower than people without the disorder, but still an encouraging finding, according to the authors of a new study. Their analysis...

    • Posted April 25, 2022
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  • As Pandemic Continues, Advice for Parents on How to Manage Anxiety in Kids

    Anxiety over the COVID-19 pandemic is common among young children, and parents may wonder how to quell those concerns. An expert from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston has some advice. “Parents should have a clear idea...

    • Posted April 24, 2022
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  • Online Program Helps Stroke Survivors Recover

    A healthier lifestyle is recommended for stroke survivors, but that’s often easier said than done. Now, online programs are coming to the rescue, according to a new study. “Online platforms are a viable and impactful model to...

    • Posted April 23, 2022
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  • Philadelphia Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate Enacted 4 Days Ago

    The indoor mask mandate that was reinstated in Philadelphia on Monday due to rising coronavirus cases has now been lifted because the situation is improving, the city’s health department said Thursday. The city’s Board of Health voted...

    • Posted April 22, 2022
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  • AHA News: Confused About COVID-19 Boosters? Experts Answer 6 Common Questions

    FRIDAY, April 22, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — When the Food and Drug Administration recently authorized a second COVID-19 booster shot for some people, many of those eligible wondered whether to get one – and when,...

    • Posted April 22, 2022
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  • AHA News: Air Pollution Exposure May Cause Heart Attack Within an Hour

    FRIDAY, April 22, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Exposure to air pollutants – even at levels below World Health Organization air quality guidelines – may trigger a heart attack within the hour, according to a new...

    • Posted April 22, 2022
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  • New Combo Immunotherapy Prolongs Survival in Patients With Advanced Kidney Cancer

    The use of immunotherapy and/or targeted drugs revolutionized the treatment of many cancers, but some people grow resistant to immunotherapy drugs and relapse as a result. For cases of advanced kidney cancer, a new drug in combination...

    • Posted April 22, 2022
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