All posts by LadyLively

  • U.S. Airplane, Train and Transit Mask Mandates Extended to April 18

    Mask mandates for airplanes, trains and transit hubs that were set to expire next week will be extended to April 18, the Biden administration is expected to announce Thursday. Between now and mid-April, the U.S. Centers for...

    • Posted March 10, 2022
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  • Science Brings Shortcut to Spotting 50 Rare Genetic Diseases

    Scientists have developed a single test that can rapidly detect a collection of rare genetic diseases — an advance they hope will shorten the “diagnostic odyssey” that people with these conditions can face. The test diagnoses conditions...

    • Posted March 10, 2022
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  • Lymphedema in Legs Strikes 1 in 3 Female Cancer Survivors

    After surviving cancer, many older women suffer severe leg swelling that interferes with everyday life, a new study finds. About one-third of older women develop this chronic condition — called lymphedema — after treatment for colon, uterine...

    • Posted March 10, 2022
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  • Health Care Under Siege: Voices From the War in Ukraine

    As the war in Ukraine enters its third week, the scale of the devastation is placing the health of all Ukrainians — and the country’s health care system itself — in peril. “It’s mind-boggling,” said James Elder,...

    • Posted March 10, 2022
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  • Pooch Power: Therapy Dogs Bring Quick Relief in the ER

    A day that includes a trip to the emergency room is probably a high-stress one, but man’s best friend could help you cope, new research finds. The study found a reduction in pain, anxiety and depression that...

    • Posted March 10, 2022
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  • Anxious? Try Hugging Your ‘Breathing Pillow’

    Could hugging a soft, mechanized pillow that simulates slow breathing help test-stressed students ward off anxiety and stress? British researchers are betting on it. The pillow in question looks like any typical cushion, noted study author Alice...

    • Posted March 10, 2022
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  • Biden Administration Says California Can Set Tough Auto Emission Standards Again

    California will once again be able to set its own car emission standards under a waiver approved Wednesday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The move reverses a Trump administration decision to revoke the state’s authority to...

    • Posted March 10, 2022
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  • Health Highlights: March 10, 2022

    Health care under siege: Voices from the war in Ukraine. As the conflict enters its third week, the scale of the devastation is placing the health of all Ukrainians — and the country’s health care system itself...

    • Posted March 10, 2022
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  • Trouble Paying Bills Could Mean Worse Outcomes After Heart Attack

    A healthy bank account pays dividends after a heart attack, with new research indicating severe financial strain increases survivors’ risk of death. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 3,000 people, 75 and older, whose health was tracked after...

    • Posted March 10, 2022
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  • Your Houseplants May Help You Breathe Easier

    Want to breathe better air indoors? Go green. Houseplants can make your home or office air cleaner, according to British researchers. In lab tests, they found that three common houseplants — peace lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii), corn plant...

    • Posted March 10, 2022
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