All posts by LadyLively

  • Gene Therapy Uses HIV to Rescue Kids Born Without Immune System

    Cora Oakley is a rough-and-tumble 4-year-old who loves gymnastics and outdoor activities, particularly if it involves bouncing on a trampoline. It’s hard to tell from looking at her that she was born without an immune system. Kids...

    • Posted May 12, 2021
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  • Health Highlights: May 12, 2021

    American Medical Association Vows to Confront Racism Among Doctors The AMA has released a plan on Tuesday to confront structural racism inside the organization and the entire U.S. medical establishment. The plan has been in the works...

    • Posted May 12, 2021
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  • Rural U.S. Schools Are Bringing Back In-Person Learning Faster Than Urban Schools

    Rural school districts in the United States have led the way back to in-person instruction during the pandemic, a survey of school leaders finds. About 42% of rural school districts were fully back to in-school learning by...

    • Posted May 12, 2021
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  • Humans Started Loving Carbs a Very Long Time Ago

    Not only have humans and their ancient ancestors been eating carbs for longer than was realized, but a new study finds these starchy foods may actually have played a part in the growth of the human brain....

    • Posted May 12, 2021
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  • For the Poor, Even a Small Medical Bill Can Trigger Coverage Loss

    (HealthDay News) – When people with low incomes are asked to help pay for their health insurance, some drop their coverage, even when bills as low as $20 per month arrive. That’s the upshot of a new...

    • Posted May 12, 2021
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  • U.S. Seniors Are Getting Fewer Abdominal Surgeries

    Older Americans, especially those 85 and older, are having fewer abdominal surgeries than in decades past, a new study finds. The study examined data from 2002 to 2014, and was not able to tell the exact reasons...

    • Posted May 12, 2021
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  • Grief Can Strike Even Before a Loved One Is Gone

    Feelings of grief are expected after the loss of a loved one, but having those feelings when your loved one has a terminal illness is also real and can fluctuate over time, experts say. Individuals can adjust...

    • Posted May 12, 2021
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  • AHA News: These ‘Concrete Steps’ Could Help Fight Racism in Health Care

    WEDNESDAY, May 12, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Doctors, hospitals and medical schools should take specific actions to fight the structural racism that threatens the health of millions of Americans, according to a new report meant...

    • Posted May 12, 2021
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  • New Insights Into Treating Mild Head Injuries

    It may be possible to treat the thinking problems that result from repeated hits to the head, a new laboratory study suggests. The new experiments with mice are the first to offer a molecular analysis of what...

    • Posted May 11, 2021
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  • Any COVID-19 Infection Raises Odds for Lingering Symptoms, Study Finds

    Serious cases of “long-haul COVID-19” are rare in patients who were not hospitalized after their infection, but these patients still report more doctor or health care visits after recovery,. Danish researchers report. The new six-month study found...

    • Posted May 11, 2021
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