All posts by LadyLively

  • Scientists Find Clue to Links Between Autism, Epilepsy

    Kids with autism have low levels of a protein that quiets overactive brain cells, which may explain why so many have epilepsy, according to a new study. Because the protein can be detected in cerebrospinal fluid, it...

    • Posted December 20, 2021
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  • Animal Study Suggests Link Between Obesity and Gum Disease

    It is likely a connection few have considered, but new research in mice suggests that obesity may up your risk of gum disease. Specifically, chronic inflammation caused by obesity may trigger the development of cells called osteoclasts...

    • Posted December 20, 2021
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  • Silent Killers: Space Heaters, Generators Bring Carbon Monoxide Danger

    If you’re among the many people who use space heaters and generators during the winter, you need to guard against fire and carbon monoxide (CO) hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says. In the United...

    • Posted December 19, 2021
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  • Don’t Let Heartburn Ruin Your Holiday Feast

    Like Mr. Grinch, heartburn can crush your holiday, but there are easy ways to prevent it. “Heartburn is caused by acidic stomach content moving into the esophagus, or gullet, which is much less resistant to acid,” said...

    • Posted December 18, 2021
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  • CDC Supports ‘Test-to-Stay’ Strategy for Schools

    Unvaccinated students exposed to COVID-19 can remain in the classroom as long as they’re regularly tested for the virus at school, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. The CDC pointed to two new...

    • Posted December 17, 2021
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  • Pfizer Vaccine Disappoints in Kids Ages 2 to 5

    Two doses of a pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine failed to spur an adequate immune response in children aged 2 to 5, the companies announced Friday. That’s a setback for parents hoping to get their youngest children immunized...

    • Posted December 17, 2021
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  • Chemicals in Hair, Beauty Products May Interfere With Hormones During Pregnancy

    Pregnant women who use hair dyes or straighteners may have relatively lower levels of pregnancy-supporting hormones, a recent study suggests. Researchers found that among more than 1,000 pregnant women they followed, those who used certain hair products...

    • Posted December 17, 2021
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  • Vaccination Plus Breakthrough Infection Might Give ‘Super Immunity’ Against New Variants

    Breakthrough infections in people who’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 may trigger “super immunity” against coronavirus variants, including Omicron, according to a new study. “The key is to get vaccinated. You’ve got to have a foundation of protection,”...

    • Posted December 17, 2021
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  • AHA News: Can the Cold Really Make You Sick?

    FRIDAY, Dec. 17, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Zip up your coat or you’ll catch a cold! Most people have probably heard some variation of that parental plea while growing up, or even directed such advice...

    • Posted December 17, 2021
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  • Masking Up Again? Here’s What Protects Best

    By this time, roughly 21 months into the pandemic, everyone should have masks and know how to wear them. Yet, go into a grocery store, a church or a holiday event where masks are required and you’re...

    • Posted December 17, 2021
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