All posts by LadyLively

  • Amazon Tribe Could Hold Key to Health of Aging Brains

    A native South American population that lives a pre-industrial lifestyle may have a slower rate of brain aging than the typical Westerner, a new study finds. The study focused on the Tsimane population, whose roughly 16,000 members...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Debunking Myths That Have Some Parents Resisting COVID Vaccines for Teens

    Many health experts hailed the recent approval of the Pfizer vaccine for those aged 12 to 15, but some parents have been hesitant to take their kids in for a shot. “Parents naturally worry more about their...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Poll Finds Herd Immunity in U.S. Possible by Summer

    Seventy percent of American adults could be vaccinated by this summer, a new poll suggests. The survey results bode well for the country and likely mean that President Joe Biden’s goal of 70 percent vaccine coverage for...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Health Highlights: May 28, 201

    Few Cases of Heart Inflammation in Big Ten Athletes with COVID-19 Heart inflammation was detected in just over 2% of nearly 1,600 Big Ten Conference athletes who’ve had COVID-19, a new study says. Of those 37 athletes,...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Don’t Delay Lung Cancer Surgery, Study Suggests

    Surgery soon after a diagnosis of early-stage lung cancer is crucial in reducing the risk of recurrence and death, a new study finds. “Patients with early-stage cancer have the best chance for survival,” said senior author Dr....

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Another Study Finds Routine Vaccines Safe for Kids, Adults

    If more proof of the safety of vaccines is needed, a new study delivers fresh evidence that they carry few harms for children, adults and pregnant women. “This in-depth analysis found no evidence of increased risk of...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Massive Gene Study Probes Origins of Depression

    Researchers who pinpointed 178 gene variants linked to major depression say their findings could improve diagnosis and treatment of a disorder that affects 1 in 5 people. The study draws on a huge database, analyzing the genetic...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Skin-to-Skin Contact Could Boost Survival of Very Premature Babies

    In a finding that demonstrates the power of a mother’s touch, new research shows that immediate and continuous skin-to-skin contact with mom reduces the risk of death for low-weight newborns in poorer nations. “The idea of giving...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Out-of-Pocket Costs Delay Cancer Follow-Up Care, Even for the Insured

    About 1 in 10 U.S. cancer survivors delays follow-up care because they can’t afford associated medical bills, even if they’re insured. That’s the conclusion from an analysis of data from more than 5,400 survivors of various cancers....

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Having OCD May Triple a Person’s Odds for a Stroke

    Adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder, a common mental health condition known as OCD, may have more than triple the risk of having a stroke, according to a new report from Taiwanese researchers. As to why, the study authors...

    • Posted May 27, 2021
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