All posts by LadyLively

  • Could Depression Make Dry Eye Worse?

    When people have both chronic dry eye and depression, their eye symptoms may be worse, a new study finds. Researchers said the exact nature of the link is not clear: Does depression affect the severity of dry...

    • Posted March 14, 2022
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  • When Will Americans With Diabetes Get Relief From High Insulin Prices?

    Katherine Stewart, 16, must take six to 10 insulin shots a day to properly manage her type 1 diabetes. Her Highland, Utah, family pays $500 a month out of pocket for her insulin. Before they meet their...

    • Posted March 14, 2022
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  • Health Highlights: March 14, 2022

    Americans with diabetes still struggling with high insulin bills. It’s a century-old drug, but insulin prices just keep rising and some patients are endangering their health by skipping doses. Will federal price cap legislation come soon enough...

    • Posted March 14, 2022
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  • ‘Deltacron’ Variant Rare and Not a Major Concern

    A recently identified hybrid of the Omicron and Delta coronavirus variants is unlikely to become a serious threat, scientists say. The new hybrid, first found in samples collected in France in January, is formally called the AY.4/BA.1...

    • Posted March 14, 2022
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  • About 1 in 6 U.S. Couples Disagrees on COVID Vaccination

    Vaccine politics can apparently lead to some mismatched bedfellows, a new study suggests. It found that about 1 in 6 U.S. couples have one partner who is vaccinated against COVID-19 and one who is not, and there...

    • Posted March 14, 2022
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  • COVID Meds Appear to Work Against BA.2 Omicron Variant

    A number of COVID medications have proven their mettle against the “stealth” BA.2 Omicron variant in lab tests, but it’s not clear how effective they would be in real-world use, researchers report. Some evidence suggests that BA.2...

    • Posted March 14, 2022
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  • Warming World Means More Cases of Dangerous Low-Salt Condition

    A spike in hospitalizations for a dangerous low-salt condition is the latest in a growing list of health threats linked to climate change. An average global temperature increase of 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit could lead to a 14%...

    • Posted March 14, 2022
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  • Scientists Discover Cause of Swallowing Disorder in German Shepherds

    German shepherds are one of the most noble dog breeds on the planet, but they can fall prey to an often deadly swallowing disorder. Now, researchers report they have not only identified a gene variant that explains...

    • Posted March 14, 2022
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  • Talking to Your Kids About the War in Ukraine

    If Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left your children confused and frightened, there are several ways to help them feel more secure, a psychologist says. First and foremost: Talk to your kids, and be honest, said Christopher...

    • Posted March 11, 2022
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  • AHA News: Stroke Survivor Never Lost Fluency in the Language of Dance, Art and Song

    FRIDAY, March 11, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — When Paula Gallagher arrived at a rehabilitation center five days after her stroke, she felt overwhelmed and devastated. She also couldn’t speak. The clot that reached her brain...

    • Posted March 11, 2022
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