All posts by LadyLively

  • Texas Governor Blocks THC Ban, Keeping Gummies and Vapes Legal

    THC-infused gummies and vape pens will stay legal in Texas — at least for now. Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill on Sunday that would have banned the sale and use of THC consumables across the state,...

    • Posted June 25, 2025
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  • Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Tears Achilles in Game 7 of NBA Finals

    Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton tore his right Achilles tendon during the team’s loss in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the team confirmed. The injury happened with about five minutes left in the first quarter. Haliburton...

    • Posted June 25, 2025
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  • Monthly Obesity Shot Shows Big Weight Loss in Trial

    Alternatives to weekly injections of weight-loss drugs may on the way. A monthly dose of a new drug called MariTide helped participants in a phase 2 clinical trial shed about 20% of their body weight over a...

    • Posted June 25, 2025
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  • Fitness Trackers Aren’t Accurate For People With Obesity

    Fitness trackers aren’t accurately assessing the physical activity of people with obesity, a new study argues. Differences in walking gait, speed, energy burn and other factors mean that folks with excess weight aren’t getting an accurate read...

    • Posted June 25, 2025
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  • 1 in 5 U.S. Food Products Contain Synthetic Dyes

    Synthetic food dyes are added to 1 in 5 packaged foods and drinks sold by top U.S. food manufacturers, a new study says. The most common dye was Red 40, which was present in 1 out of...

    • Posted June 25, 2025
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  • Autoimmune Diseases Increase Risk Of Mood Disorders

    People living with an autoimmune disease are nearly twice as likely to suffer from mood problems like depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder, a new large-scale study says. The risk of mood disorders is 87% to 97% higher...

    • Posted June 25, 2025
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  • What Does Science Say About Pet Allergies?

    If spending time around dogs or cats makes your eyes water, your nose run, your skin itch or your breathing difficult, you’re not alone. Pet allergies — allergic reactions to proteins found in an animal’s skin cells,...

    • Posted June 25, 2025
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  • Acupuncture Can Make IVF More Comfortable, Study Says

    Ancient Chinese medicine techniques could prove extremely helpful in modern fertility treatment, a new study says. Acupuncture significantly relieved stress and pain in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), researchers report. “Our study demonstrates that acupuncture and...

    • Posted June 25, 2025
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  • Heading A Soccer Ball Alters Brain Chemistry, Study Says

    Heading the ball can be a dramatic, game-changing play during a soccer match. Unfortunately, soccer players pay a price every time they make this move, a new study argues. Bouncing a soccer ball off your head disrupts...

    • Posted June 25, 2025
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  • New Texas Law Could Change How Food Additives Are Labeled Nationwide

    Texas has become the first state to require warning labels on thousands of food and beverages containing common 44 dyes or additives. The new law — signed Sunday by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott — is expected to...

    • Posted June 24, 2025
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