All posts by LadyLively

  • Signs of Autism Differ in Brains of Boys, Girls

    Researchers have discovered differences between the brains of girls and boys with autism that they say may improve diagnosis of the developmental disorder in girls. “We detected significant differences between the brains of boys and girls with...

    • Posted February 21, 2022
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  • Got Hives? Here’s How to Relieve Them at Home

    When you break out in hives, you want relief fast. This common skin reaction is characterized by itchy bumps or raised, swollen patches. Fortunately, hives are usually harmless and short-lived, a Chicago dermatologist says. “A single hive...

    • Posted February 20, 2022
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  • These Simple Steps Can Help Seniors Manage Their Health Care

    Navigating the health care system can be challenging, but an expert urges older people not to try to go it alone. “It’s common for someone who hasn’t had any health problems suddenly to be faced with their...

    • Posted February 19, 2022
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  • Risk for Parkinson’s Disease Falls After a Heart Attack

    A new study hints that heart attack survivors may have an unusual advantage over other people: a slightly lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Researchers found that compared with similar people who had never suffered a heart...

    • Posted February 18, 2022
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  • FDA Warns of Infant Formula Powders Tied to Infections

    Several powdered infant formula products have been recalled by Abbott Inc., following reports of four infants developing bacterial infections after consuming the products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday. “As this is a product used...

    • Posted February 18, 2022
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  • As Fentanyl Overdoses Rise, So Does Use of ‘Party Drug’ Test Strips

    Potent and poisonous, the synthetic opioid known as fentanyl has infiltrated nearly every corner of the U.S. illegal street drug market, experts warn. In the process, it’s killing addicts and recreational “party drug” users alike. “This is...

    • Posted February 18, 2022
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  • AHA News: Black Running Group Members Want Others to Follow in Their Healthy Footsteps

    FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — No matter how you look at them, Janita Poe and D. L. Dean are standout long-distance runners. Poe, 58, of Atlanta, estimates she’s completed 17 half-marathons, three full...

    • Posted February 18, 2022
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  • AHA News: Research Says Fad Diets Don’t Work. So Why Are They So Popular?

    FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Two years into a pandemic that landed people in their living rooms, generating countless hours of television bingeing and stress eating, the nation has a new problem to...

    • Posted February 18, 2022
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  • ‘Fact Check’ Notes Work Best to Counter COVID Lies Online

    Journalistic fact checks do more to combat the spread of COVID-19 misinformation than false tags used by social media companies, a new study finds. Journalistic fact checks not only flag a post as false, but also provide...

    • Posted February 18, 2022
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  • Supplements for Menopausal Symptoms — Solutions or Snake Oil?

    Women struggling with the change of life often head to the supplements section of their pharmacy to deal with menopause symptoms like hot flashes and sleeplessness. But experts say they’d be better off going to their doctor...

    • Posted February 18, 2022
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