All posts by LadyLively

  • Some Kids Snore, and It Could Affect Behavior

    Snoring just isn’t for adults, and behavior problems in kids who regularly snore may be due to changes in their brain structure, researchers say. Prior studies have found a link between regular snoring and behavior problems such...

    • Posted April 13, 2021
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  • Most Parents OK About School Rules for Kids’ Return to Sports: Poll

    Though playing youth sports comes with new pandemic-era precautions and some experts are linking these activities to community spread of COVID-19, many kids are still participating, according to a parent survey. In the survey, about three-quarters of...

    • Posted April 13, 2021
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  • You’re Not Imagining It: Dogs Do Get Jealous

    Most dog owners have seen this dynamic in action, but a new study confirms that your canine companion can become jealous when you pay attention to another dog. Researchers put 18 dogs in situations where they could...

    • Posted April 13, 2021
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  • Sluggish Coworker? Maybe They ‘Pigged Out’ Last Night

    Midnight snacks might feel satisfying in the moment — but they can also knock people off their game at work the next day, a new study suggests. The study, which followed nearly 100 employees, found a connection...

    • Posted April 12, 2021
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  • Could Widely Used Blood Pressure Meds Raise Skin Cancer Risk?

    Most people are familiar with common sun-protection advice, from wearing and reapplying sunscreen to putting on a hat. But a new Canadian study finds that for people who take certain blood pressure medications, that advice becomes even...

    • Posted April 12, 2021
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  • AHA News: Instructed in CPR By 911 Dispatcher, Nebraska Couple Saves 13-Day-Old Son

    MONDAY, April 12, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — During a nightly TV newscast in January, anchor Bill Schammert’s voice broke as he described why he’d been off the air for a few days. It started when...

    • Posted April 12, 2021
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  • Antibody Cocktail May Curb Infection in Unvaccinated Who Are Exposed to COVID-19

    People living with someone who has COVID-19 appear to get powerful protection against infection when they are given Regeneron’s antibody cocktail, a new study shows. The findings suggest that beyond preventing the worst outcomes for coronavirus infection...

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

    Chinese COVID-19 Vaccines Not Very Effective: Official Chinese COVID-19 vaccines “don’t have very high protection rates,” the director of the China Centers for Disease Control admitted over the weekend. At a conference on Saturday, Gao Fu also...

    • Posted April 12, 2021
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  • Had Facial Fillers? What You Need to Know About COVID Vaccines

    Once you’ve landed that coveted coronavirus vaccine appointment, you’ll likely have to fill out a form on your medical history and whether you’re allergic to any of the vaccine’s ingredients. But there could be another question waiting...

    • Posted April 12, 2021
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  • Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis Can Take Big Toll on Women’s Mental Health

    Ovarian cancer is a tough diagnosis to cope with, and now a new study finds these patients face a much higher risk of depression and other mental health issues. And the emotional anguish exacted a significant toll:...

    • Posted April 12, 2021
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