All posts by LadyLively

  • Rising COVID-19 Cases in U.S. Not Yet Cause for Alarm: Fauci

    Rising numbers of coronavirus infections in the United States are not surprising and not yet a cause for alarm, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious doctor, said Sunday. There are an average of 31,000 new cases...

    • Posted April 11, 2022
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  • Can AI Predict Cardiac Arrest Better Than a Doctor Can?

    A new artificial intelligence approach can predict if and when heart patients might die of sudden cardiac arrest far more accurately than a doctor can, and could improve survival rates, according to its developers. “Sudden cardiac death...

    • Posted April 11, 2022
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  • Older Kids More Vulnerable to MIS-C: Study

    Older children and teens are the most vulnerable to severe cases of a rare inflammatory disorder that can occur in youngsters who’ve had COVID-19, a new study finds. It included 232 children aged 18 and younger who...

    • Posted April 11, 2022
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  • Black Cancer Patients Frailer Than Their Peers

    Older Black American cancer patients have higher rates of frailty and disability than their white peers, which may help explain why Black patients also have higher cancer death rates, new research suggests. The researchers noted that Black...

    • Posted April 11, 2022
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  • Some Sick Patients Get Cosmetic Surgery to Boost Appearance

    Some patients with serious illnesses get cosmetic surgery to look healthier and be more comfortable in social situations or at work, a small study finds. Researchers interviewed 12 patients who had cosmetic surgery at the start or...

    • Posted April 11, 2022
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  • Sitting Tai Chi Helps Stroke Survivors Recover

    Sitting tai chi provides stroke survivors with recovery benefits similar to those achieved with standard rehabilitation, a new study finds. Tai chi involves a series of slow movements of the hands, arms, neck, legs and core combined...

    • Posted April 11, 2022
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  • Walking: Your Best Step to a Healthier Heart

    When the world gets you down, go for a walk and make your heart happy. Physical activity is one of the best ways to manage stress and boost your mood, while reducing your risk for heart disease...

    • Posted April 10, 2022
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  • Devices That Can Help You Get a Restful Night’s Sleep

    If you’re thinking about getting a device to help you sleep better, an expert offers some advice. Sleep-tracking devices range from those that record how much you sleep to those that monitor your sleep stages, but it...

    • Posted April 9, 2022
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  • Battling Mom-to-Be’s Preexisting High Blood Pressure Brings No Harm to Baby

    When women go into pregnancy with mild high blood pressure, treating the condition can cut the risk of health threats to themselves and their babies, a new clinical trial has shown. Experts said the findings could change...

    • Posted April 8, 2022
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  • Significant Shortages of Baby Formula Seen in U.S.

    Supply chain problems are causing significant shortages of baby formula in the United States, and some retailers are now limiting how much people can buy at one time. About three-quarters of U.S. babies receive formula within their...

    • Posted April 8, 2022
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