All posts by LadyLively

  • Too Much Caffeine Might Raise Your Odds for Glaucoma

    That third or fourth cup of coffee may do more than make your heart race: New research suggests it could significantly increase your risk of glaucoma if you’re genetically predisposed to the eye disease. The study included...

    • Posted June 7, 2021
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  • A Woman’s Diet Might Help Her Avoid Breast Cancer

    Women whose diets tend to feed inflammation may have a heightened risk of breast cancer, a preliminary study suggests. The study, of more than 350,000 women, found that the more “pro-inflammatory” foods women consumed, the higher their...

    • Posted June 7, 2021
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  • Two Common Eating Habits That Can Really Pile on Pounds

    The portion of food that you put on your plate and how fast you eat it could determine how much you’re eating — or potentially overeating. A new study found that when people were given larger portions...

    • Posted June 7, 2021
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  • FDA Approves Alzheimer’s Drug Despite Expert Panel’s Objections

    The first new Alzheimer’s drug in nearly two decades was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday, despite opposition from the agency’s own independent advisory committee and some experts who said there wasn’t enough...

    • Posted June 7, 2021
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  • AHA News: As the Pandemic Wanes, Get Kids on the Road to Good Health This Summer

    MONDAY, June 7, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Nice weather and a receding pandemic should make for a joyous, memorable summer, especially after a year of lockdowns, frustration and discouraging news. For kids, and their parents,...

    • Posted June 7, 2021
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  • Declining Vaccination Rates Threaten Biden’s July 4 Goal

    Plunging vaccination rates are imperiling President Joe Biden’s goal of getting COVID shots into the arms of at least 70% of American adults by July 4, while public health experts worry that Southern states, where immunization numbers...

    • Posted June 7, 2021
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  • Health Highlights: June 7, 2021

    FDA Approves a Diabetes Drug for Use as Aid to Weight Loss Wegovy — a high-dose version of the diabetes drug semaglutide — has been approved as a new aid to weight loss by the U.S. Food...

    • Posted June 7, 2021
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  • Can You Keep Your Bladder After Bladder Cancer Strikes?

    After being diagnosed with bladder cancer, some patients face an almost impossible decision — have their bladder removed or take a risk knowing that the cancer may be more likely to spread if the bladder is left...

    • Posted June 7, 2021
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  • New Disabilities Plague Half of COVID Survivors After Hospital Discharge

    People hospitalized for COVID-19 are often discharged in much worse shape than before their illness — underscoring the value of preventing severe cases with vaccination. In a new study, researchers found that during the pandemic’s early months,...

    • Posted June 7, 2021
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  • Antibiotics Won’t Help Fight Lung-Scarring Disease IDF: Study

    Antibiotics do not reduce the risk of hospitalization or death in patients with a lethal lung disease known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a new study finds. “We were certainly disappointed in the results,” said study co-author Dr....

    • Posted June 7, 2021
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