All posts by LadyLively

  • Walk the Roads at Your Own Risk as Pedestrian Deaths Keep Climbing

    America’s roads are getting ever more dangerous for pedestrians, a new study finds. During the first six months of 2021, there was a 17% increase in pedestrian deaths in the United States — and that just continues...

    • Posted April 7, 2022
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  • Post-COVID Risk for Blood Clot Lasts at Least 6 Months

    COVID-19 increases people’s risk of dangerous blood clots and bleeding for months after infection, researchers say. The new findings suggest that COVID-19 is an independent risk factor for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and bleeding. “Our findings...

    • Posted April 7, 2022
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  • Study Uncovers Large Collection of Genes Behind Schizophrenia

    Researchers who identified 120 genes linked to schizophrenia say their findings are the strongest ever demonstrating the genetic basis of the psychiatric disorder and could lead to new treatments. “Previous research has shown associations between schizophrenia and...

    • Posted April 7, 2022
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  • L.A. Study Shows E-Scooter Injury Rate Soaring

    Electric scooters may be a boon for the environment but not so much for riders. A surprising study finds that the injury rate in one Los Angeles neighborhood for riders of e-scooters topped that for users of...

    • Posted April 7, 2022
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  • U.S. Medical Schools’ Faculty Still Lack Diversity: Study

    U.S. medical schools are not keeping pace with a nation that is more racially and ethnically diverse every day, a new study reports. The schools’ clinical faculty and leadership are not as diverse as the communities around...

    • Posted April 7, 2022
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  • Science Reveals Secrets of ‘Puppy Dog Eyes’

    If you’ve ever wondered how your pooch flashes those “puppy dog eyes” that melt your heart, a new study may provide some answers. The researchers identified certain muscle features that help dogs look so cute, and it...

    • Posted April 7, 2022
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  • Your Pet’s Food Bowl Is Big Infection Risk, Experts Warn

    Do you wash your dog’s food bowl every day? Do you wash your hands before and after you fill it up? Do you prepare Fido’s food in a different spot from where you prep your own? If...

    • Posted April 6, 2022
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  • New Charts Track ‘Normal’ Brain Growth, Decline Through the Life Span

    Doctors use all sorts of tools to determine if a person is fit and developing normally — charts tracking height and weight for growing children, tables showing healthy blood pressure and cholesterol in adults. Now an international...

    • Posted April 6, 2022
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  • Could Antibiotic-Resistant Germs Be Passed Between You & Your Pet?

    Humans and their pets tend to share a tight bond, but they may also share antibiotic-resistant bacteria, new research shows. Even worse for humans is the fact that these bacteria may contain antibiotic-resistant genes that can make...

    • Posted April 6, 2022
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  • Got A-Fib? Shed Pounds Before Treatment to Stop Its Return

    If you’re one of the millions of people with a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation (a-fib), losing weight before treatment may increase the odds that your a-fib doesn’t come back. In a new study, patients...

    • Posted April 6, 2022
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