All posts by LadyLively

  • Nestle, Other Food Companies Vow to Ban Artificial Colors

    Nestle has joined a growing list of major food companies pledging to voluntarily eliminate artificial colors from their U.S. products by the middle of next year amid mounting health concerns. “We are always looking for different ways...

    • Posted June 30, 2025
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  • Need A ‘Eureka’ Moment? Take A Good Nap, Study Says

    Do you enjoy “eureka” moments, when sudden insight or inspiration strikes seemingly from nowhere? Then you definitely need to sleep on it, a new study says. People are more likely to have sudden “eureka” moments on nagging...

    • Posted June 30, 2025
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  • Could Your Address Determine Your Dementia Risk?

    Your address might influence your risk for dementia, a new study says. People living in poor neighborhoods appear to be more likely to have biological risk factors for inflammation and Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported June 25 in...

    • Posted June 30, 2025
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  • Exercise Helps Kids’ Mood Disorders, Can Serve As Alternative To Meds, Review Finds

    Regular exercise can ease mood disorders in children and teens, offering an alternative to medications like antidepressants, a new evidence review has concluded. Both anxiety and depression decrease when kids take part in structured exercise programs, researchers...

    • Posted June 30, 2025
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  • Severe Bleeding After Delivery Linked To Long-Term Heart Health Problems

    The health of women who experience severe bleeding after giving birth can remain in peril for up to 15 years afterward, a major new evidence review says. Women who survive postpartum hemorrhage are 76% more likely to...

    • Posted June 30, 2025
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  • New Test Can Predict, Help Prevent Miscarriage

    An experimental test can predict a woman’s risk of miscarriage, based on problems in the womb lining that occur prior to pregnancy. In some women, an essential biological process that prepares the endometrium for pregnancy doesn’t progress...

    • Posted June 30, 2025
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  • ‘Pill-On-A-String’ Could Revolutionize Testing For Throat Cancer

    The thought of swallowing a pill on a thread isn’t the most pleasant notion, but it could be a vastly better alternative for people at increased risk of throat cancer, a new study says. For nearly 20...

    • Posted June 30, 2025
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  • Toxic Mercury in Gators Is a Warning Sign for Other Species

    The swamps of Georgia and South Carolina harbor something more dangerous than the alligators for which they’re best known. Researchers studying the ancient reptiles found high levels of mercury, a potent neurotoxin. Their discovery — reported in...

    • Posted June 29, 2025
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  • Want To Run Better? Try Focusing Your Eyes Straight Ahead

    If you’re looking to boost your running performance, try this simple tip: Keep your eyes on the finish line. New research shows that narrowing your focus while running — especially as you get closer to the end...

    • Posted June 28, 2025
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  • From Transgender Care To Vaping: Key Takeaways From SCOTUS 2025 Term

    From allowing states to ban gender-transition care and sales of flavored vapes to minors to rolling back the landmark Clean Air Act, the U.S. Supreme Court had a consequential term. The Washington Post cites these as among...

    • Posted June 27, 2025
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