All posts by LadyLively

  • Pandemic Has Blocked Access to Treatment for Many Americans Hooked on Opioids

    The COVID-19 pandemic may have kept some Americans from getting vital medication to treat opioid addiction — possibly contributing to the national surge in overdose deaths, a new study suggests. Researchers found that in the early months...

    • Posted April 21, 2021
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  • Do You Live in One of America’s Unhealthiest Cities for Polluted Air?

    More than 40% of Americans live with unhealthy air, according to the American Lung Association’s annual “State of the Air” report. Certain cities, and certain types of Americans, are far more prone to be affected. People of...

    • Posted April 21, 2021
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  • AHA News: Cancer May Cause Changes to the Heart Before Treatment

    WEDNESDAY, April 21, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Some types of cancer may alter the appearance and function of the heart, according to new research that analyzed people’s hearts before cancer treatment. An estimated 1.9 million...

    • Posted April 21, 2021
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  • Supply May Soon Outstrip Demand in U.S. Vaccine Rollout: Report

    Since the first COVID-19 vaccine was approved in December, millions of Americans have eagerly sought to find and receive one. But a new report finds that that could change over the next few weeks, as the pool...

    • Posted April 21, 2021
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  • Could Chronic Sinusitis Affect Brain Health?

    As if the headaches and stuffy nose aren’t bad enough, chronic sinus trouble often leaves patients foggy-headed and depressed. Now, new research suggests one possible reason why: Sinusitis may trigger changes in brain activity. “Chronic sinusitis is...

    • Posted April 21, 2021
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  • Workers’ Deaths From Paint Stripping Chemicals Are on the Rise

    A deadly chemical in paint strippers continues to kill workers despite its known dangers, a new study finds. The chemical methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane (DCM), is a solvent found in paint strippers, cleaners, degreasers, adhesives...

    • Posted April 21, 2021
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  • ‘Nerve Zap’ Pain Treatment Could Cut Need for Opioids After Surgeries

    An emerging technology could zap your post-op pain away — little or no opioids needed. The technique is called percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation. It involves inserting a small wire next to a nerve and using a stimulator...

    • Posted April 21, 2021
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  • Have Allergies? See If You’re at Risk for Severe COVID Vaccine Reaction

    Only certain people with high-risk allergy histories need to consult an allergist before they get a COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research. Investigators have updated their prior guidelines after analyzing data from more than 65,000 people who...

    • Posted April 21, 2021
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  • Eviction Bans Helped Stop COVID’s Spread in Cities: Study

    Eviction bans during the COVID-19 pandemic reduced infection rates not only in people who avoided displacement but also in their communities, according to a new study. “When it comes to a transmissible disease like COVID-19, no neighborhood...

    • Posted April 21, 2021
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  • Brain Injuries Raise Long-Term Risk of Stroke

    People who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) have a significantly higher risk for stroke for years afterward, U.K. researchers say. Previous studies have linked brain injury with a long-term risk of neurological diseases including dementia, Parkinson’s...

    • Posted April 21, 2021
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